October 2017
Sunday, October 15th, 2017 Reformation Theology: Sola Gratia
Fr. Jerome Cudden, O.P. preaches again on Reformation Theology and the basic belief that Christians are saved by God's Grace alone and nothing we do can alter that grace even our merits. This week we talk about the cooperation between God and humans with grace vs. merits and how these two affect our salvation. What does our Catholic faith demonstrate regarding God grace?
Sunday, October 8th, 2017 Reformation Theology: Sola Fide
Fr. Jerome Cudden, O.P. preaches this weekend again on the Reformation and the Protestant argument for Sola Fide, Faith Alone. Can we be saved by faith alone or do our works have any bearing on our salvation?
Sunday, October 1st, 2017 Reformation Theology: Sola Scriptura
Fr. Jerome Cudden, O.P. preaches at St. Dominic's about the 5 reasons, or pillars, that caused the Protestant Reformation and the split with the Catholic Church. Once we understand what divided us, we can begin the work to reunite us. He describes the five major points of division of the faith here. Listen, share with a Protestant friend and enjoy a Spirit-filled conversation.
August 2017
August 27th, 2017 Who do you say that I am?
Fr. Jerome Cudden, OP preaches on the 21st Sunday of Ordinary Time at St. Dominic's Benicia. The Gospel reading asking the disciples who others say that he is, and then asking them directly who they say that he is? How do we know that Jesus is the Christ. Listen and learn.
Sunday, August 20th, 2017 Jesus and The Canaanite Woman
Fr. Jerome Cudden, O.P. preaches about Jesus' encounter with the Canaanite woman, she calls out to him as the Son of David. Her faith in Jesus as the Messiah becomes so clear even though it is still so unclear for his own people. What can we learn about faith from Jesus' exchange with this outsider.
Sunday, August 13th, 2017 Solemnity of Saint Dominic (Mass on the Grass)
Fr. Jerome Cudden, OP preaches about Saint Dominic at the annual celebration of our patron saint. In this homily he, Fr. Jerome encourages us to follow in Saint Dominic's tradition and spend more time in personal prayer building our relationship with God and then extending the fruits of that time spent in prayer by reaching out to speak with our neighbors, friends and family and work to share the truth of our Faith.
July 2017
Sunday July 9th, 2017 The 14th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Why do some people accept God in their lives while others do not believe? Fr. Jerome preaches at St. Dominic's on Sunday, July 9th, 2017. Listen and consider if you are one of the wise and the learned or the little ones.
June 2017
Sunday, June 18th, 2017 Corpus Christi
Fr. Jerome's homily on Father's Day and the Solemnity of Corpus Christi at St. Dominic's in Benicia. A good father instructs and leads but also has to correct when it is necessary. Our fathers work hard to provide and sacrifice their needs for wants, just as God does for us as well.
Sunday, June 4th, 2017 Pentecost
Fr. Jerome preaches on Pentecost, the birthday of the Church as One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic. The Holy Spirit came down on the apostles to enliven them to do the work of Christ and spread the good news of the Gospel.
May 2017
Sunday, May 7th, 2017 First Communion Weekend
Fr. Jerome Cudden, O.P. preaches about God's use of bread and wine throughout the scriptures that eventually lead to the institution of the Eucharistic. Enjoy this entertaining and lively homily that reaches all ages on this First Communion Sunday for our parish second graders and their families.
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