February 2017

Sunday, February 5th, 2017 Fr. David Farrugia, O.P.

Fr. David Farrugia, O.P. preaches at St. Dominic's in Benicia. We are to be the sword intended to bring the flavor of God's love to the world around us and the world He made. However, salt is to be used in moderation, "moderation in all things" as St.Thomas Aquinas said. How do we achieve this balance? Listen and learn.



January 2017

Sunday, January 22nd, 2017 Fr. David’s Homily

Fr. David Preaches on Sunday, January 22nd about the Gospel of Matthew when Jesus calls his disciples to follow him. Starting with 12 apostles that represent the 12 tribes of Israel. He is establishing a new Kingdom of Israel. Why did he go to fisherman, rather than scholars or philosophers? Listen and learn.



December 2016

Sunday December 4th, 2016 Second Sunday of Advent

Fr. David Farrugia, OP preaches on the Second Sunday of Advent on the prophecies of a Kings, but that on the decent of David the Spirit will descend upon. When John the Baptist comes, he promises and offers hope that for the first time in 400 years they will soon hear the voice of God again.



November 2016

Sunday, November 13th, 2016 Fr. David Farrugia, OP

Fr. David Preaches on Sunday, November 13th, 2016. In today's Gospel Jesus gives us signs of his coming glory and he wants us to be prepared to see his Glory. We are destined to die someday, but we are to be joyful and harmonious if we live by the Gospel.



August 2016

August 21st, 2016 Fr. David’s Homily “The Narrow Gate”

Fr. David preaches at St. Dominic's on the lock out of salvation that could happen if we don't take Jesus' teachings seriously. The gate is open, narrow, but open. Everyone is welcome.



June 2016

June 19th, 2016 Father’s Day (Fr. David)

Fr. David's Homily from June 19th, Father's Day at St. Dominic's. The light of Christ and how we transmit it to one another.



April 2016

April 17th, 2016 Fr. David on Sheep and Shepherd

Sheep and Shepherd. Fr. David explains the role of the Shepherd in our lives and how we recognize their voice and follow only the voice of the one we belong to, our Lord Jesus. Jesus wants to lead us, and he will do anything to protect His flock out of love.



March 2016

March 13th, 2016 5th Sunday of Lent (Fr. David Farrugia)

Fr. David preaches on the 5th Sunday of Lent on the resurrection of Lazarus. It is a story of Spring, longer days, flowers, birds building nests, new life and hope. Jesus shares good news about tomorrow that helps us accept what we face today. He offers the most consoling statement to us in our state of grief or despair, "I am the Resurrection and the Life, he who believes in me will never die."



November 2015

November 15th, 2015 Coming to the end of Ordinary Time

Fr. David preaches about the approaching conclusion to Ordinary Time and the Church calendar. This week's reading from the Book of Daniel talks about the End of Times and the Four Visions. The goal of history is the coming of God's Kingdom at His time and His will. What can we expect.



October 2015

October 18, 2015 Called to Serve

Fr. David's homily talks about we each seek a time of glory in our lifetime. We all want to make our mark on the world and be first and second to none at some point. The disciples in today's Gospel wanted special favors from Jesus, but granting places of honor was not what Jesus had in mind. He wants us to be in a posture of humility and service.





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