October 2017

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.



September 2017

Sunday, September 24th, 2017 The 25th Sunday of Ordinary Time

Fr. Corwin Low, O.P. preaches at St. Dominic's on the 25th Sunday of Ordinary Time. The parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard.



Sunday, September 17th, 2017 Fr. Charles from Nigeria

Daily Decisions Determine Destiny! Fr. Charles Onwordi, OP visits St. Dominic's in Benicia from Nigeria and preaches on forgiveness in the face of persecution and trusting God. The moment we seek revenge we become aggressors and God tells us "vengeance is mine". But how do we do this when in the face of such injustice, it is a constant struggle to commit to the 4 Ds of Love.



Sunday, September 10th, 2017 Admonish the Sinner

How can admonishing another persons sin be an act of Mercy? Br. Christopher Wetzel, O.P. preaches at St. Dominic's on the Spiritual Act of Mercy that is Admonishing The Sinner.



Sunday, September 3rd, 2017 22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time

Deacon Errol Kissinger preaches on the 22nd Sunday of Ordinary timeabout the trans-formative ability of suffering and how our Catholic faith solves this challenge.



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.



The Transfiguration (Fr. David) Sunday, August 6th, 2017

Fr. David Farrugia, OP preaches on the significance of the spiritual mountaintop of the Transfiguration. The transfiguration gives us the why of suffering and the courage to keep walking with Jesus so that we may share in his Glory.





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