FMMar 25, 2021
Homily May 5, 2024
Imagine that God wants to give you ALL of his love, ALL of his power, and ALL of his joy! Do you want that? In today's message, Fr. Mark teaches us about the Holy Spirit and how we might be ready to recieve the Holy Spirit.
Notes for today's homily here: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-may-05-2024
Homily April 21, 2024
Ever feel lost? Ever been lost? There's good news. In today's message, Fr. Mark unpacks the Gospel of John and the image of Jesus as the Good Shepherd.
Click here for notes to today's homily: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-april-21-2024
Homily April 14, 2024
Where do you "go" with the controversial questions? Take a deep breath. Here's some encouragement.
Click here for notes to today's homily: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-april-14-2024
Homily Divine Mercy Sunday, April 7, 2024
In today's message, Fr. Mark offers encouragement and teaching regarding the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Confession. "Peace be with you!" Be not afraid!
Here are the notes for today's message: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-april-7-2024
Homily Good Friday 2024
Fr. Mark leads us through a guided meditation. It's as if you are there, at the Cross, with Jesus as he gives life for the world.
Dr. Al Timothy: Medical analysis of crucifixion
Dr. Al Timothy describes from a physician's perspective all that Jesus endured during the crucifixion. Recorded live at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church on Good Friday, March 29, 2024.
Homily Holy Thursday 2024
Fr. Mark leads us through an intimate guided meditation. It's as if you are there, in the Upper Room, with Jesus and the Apostles.
Homily Palm Sunday 2024
Today, we unpack the greatest story ever told: the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ. This morning was moving. Enjoy the message.
Homily March 17, 2024
Today, we continue the Journey to Jerusalem. A potential life-changing moment is about to be presented to you. Do you want to miss it?
Homily March 10, 2024
Another anointed morning! Today, we continue the Journey to Jerusalem and appreciate how personal things were for those following Jesus. And, things get personal for us!
Homily for March 3, 2024
Perhaps one of the best homilies I've preached in the past several years. This morning was anointed. I pray the Lord speaks to you. Remember: It's never too late to start the journey.
Homily for February 25, 2024
Lent 2024 Episode 2: "The Journey to Jerusalem." In today's message, Fr. Mark helps us appreciate how God is for us! Do you believe your best days are in front of you?!
Click here for notes to today's homily: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-february-25-2024
Homily for February 18, 2024
Lent 2024 Episode 1: "The Journey to Jerusalem." In today's message, Fr. Mark helps us appreciate the reality of temptation in our lives, especially when our temptation seeks to claim our identity.
Click here for notes to today's homily: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-february-18-2024
Homily for February 11, 2024
In today's homily, Fr. Mark helps us appreciate that without saying "no" we may never be able to truly say "yes" to the Lord.
Click here for notes for today's homily:
https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-february-11-2024
Homily for February 4, 2024
In today's message, Fr. Mark invites us on a journey this Lent, a journey guaranteed to change our lives.
See notes for today's homily here: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-february-4-2024
Homily for January 21, 2024
In today's message, Fr. Mark offers fatherly wisdom on the shadow of the death of Bishop Mario Dorsonville.
Homily for January 14, 2024
In today's message, Fr. Mark offers a vision for church restoration, as well as spiritual direction for us until we finish.
Here are the notes for today's homily:
https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-january-14-2024
Homily for Christmas 2023
Christmas is more than a baby. Christmas is about a God who is searching for us. Let's celebrate being found by God.
Homily for December 24, 2023
What's the one last thing that will affect your experience on Christmas? Expectations. Today, in the Fourth Sunday of Advent, Fr. Mark offers help and coaching of how we can let go of expectations.
Homily for December 17, 2023
Is Confession really in the Bible? Is there any Biblical evidence to support Catholics going to Confession to a priest? Today, in the Third Sunday of Advent, Fr. Mark offers help and clarity for us to prepare for Christmas.
Here are the notes for today's homily:
https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-december-17-2023
Homily for December 10, 2023
There's a question. There's a story. And, there's some tension. Today, in the Second Sunday of Advent, Fr. Mark offers help and clarity for us to navigate the reality of sin.
Here are the notes for today's homily:
https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-december-10-2023
Homily for December 3, 2023
How do you feel about "empty?" Today, in the First Sunday of Advent, Fr. Mark helps us how and why our hearts need to be empty so that Christ can be born anew in our hearts this Christmas.
Here are the notes for today's homily:
https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-december-3-2023
Homily for November 26, 2023
Sometimes saying "thank you" isn't enough. But, we have to start there. In today's homily Fr. Mark takes us deep into our hearts to help us appreciate the reality of Jesus Christ.
Here are the notes for today's homily:
https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-november-26-2023
Homily for November 19, 2023
How does change affect us? And, most importantly, do you believe God is leading you in the change? Today, Fr. Mark concludes week 5 of a 5 week series on the history of Grand Isle and what it can teach us. Today, we learn about how much the island has changed, the grief experienced in change, and how to follow God in the change.
Here are the notes for today's homily:
https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-november-19-2023
Homily for November 12, 2023
How does change affect us? Most of us experience grief. Today, Fr. Mark continues week 4 of a new 5 week series on the history of Grand Isle and what it can teach us. Today, we continue to learn about how much the island has changed, how change affects us all, and the reality of grief when things change.
Here are the notes for today's homily:
https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-november-12-2023
Homily for November 5, 2023
How does change affect us? What's changing in your life? Today, Fr. Mark continues week 3 of a new 5 week series on the history of Grand Isle and what it can teach us. Today, we continue to learn about how much the island has changed and how change affects us all.
Here are the notes for today's homily:
https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-november-5-2023
Homily for October 29, 2023
Today, Fr. Mark dives deep into the local, national, and international tragedies that have affected so many with anxiety. Today, we ask "Where is God?" and "What can we do to know his presence with us?"
Here are the notes for today's homily:
https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-october-29-2023
Homily for October 22, 2023
Today, Fr. Mark continues week 2 of a new 5 week series on the history of Grand Isle and what it can teach us. Today, we learn that nothing can determine our identity other than God. And, we learn about the history of the pirates in Grand Isle.
Here are the notes for today's homily:
https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-october-22-2023
Homily for October 15, 2023
Today, Fr. Mark starts week 1 of a new 5 week series on the history of Grand Isle and what it can teach us. Today, we learn how to "be where we are in life."
Here's the notes for today's homily:
https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-october-15-2023
Homily for October 8, 2023
Today is our birthday! Today is the 105th birthday of Our Lady of the Isle! In today's message, Fr. Mark helps us appreciate how we can weather the storms.
Here's the notes for today's homily: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-october-8-2023
Homily for October 1, 2023
In today's message, Fr. Mark answers the question: "Why do bad things happen to good people."
Here's the notes for today's homily: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-october-1-2023
The Art of Living Episode 15: Rediscover Forgiveness
In today's message, Fr. Mark continues the Summer Series entitled "The Art of Living." Today we are reminded of the importance of forgiveness - both receiving and giving.
Notes for today's message can be found here: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-august-20-2023
Homily for August 13, 2023
In today's message, Fr. Mark pivots from the teaching entitled "The Art of Living" due to the timely nature of today's Gospel. Today, we hear that: "Even though Peter took his eyes off of Jesus, Jesus never took his eyes off of Peter."
Homily for August 6, 2023
In today's message, Fr. Mark pivots from the teaching entitled "The Art of Living" due to extraordinary circumstances which caused him to ask God "Why?" Ever asked "Why?" Join us today as we here God's response.
Here are the notes for today's message: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-august-6-2023
The Art of Living Episode 14: Rediscover the Bible
In today's message, Fr. Mark continues the Summer Series entitled "The Art of Living." Today we learn how familiarity with the Bible helps us hear God's voice daily.
Click here for today's notes: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-july-30-2023
The Art of Living Episode 13: Rediscover Jesus
In today's message, Fr. Mark continues the Summer Series entitled "The Art of Living." Today we experience the mercy of God in the midst of our failure, amidst the "weeds" within our "wheat."
Click here for today's notes: www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-july-23-2023
The Art of Living Episode 12: Rediscover perseverance
In today's message, Fr. Mark continues the Summer Series entitled "The Art of Living." Today we are reminded that adversity is part of the spiritual life. Let us rediscover perseverance.
Click here for today's notes: www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-july-16-2023
Homily for July 9, 2023
In today's message, Fr. Mark pivots from the teaching entitled "The Art of Living" so as to encourage those who are experiencing burdens in life. If that's you, if you are carrying a burden, imagine if Jesus was carrying it for you.
Here are the notes for today's message: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-july-9-2023
The Art of Living Episode 11: Rediscover pace
In today's message, Fr. Mark continues the Summer Series entitled "The Art of Living." Today we learn how the pace with which we live life influences our capacity to live with God.
Click here for today's notes: www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-june-25-2023
Homily for June 25, 2023
In today's message, Fr. Mark pivots from the teaching entitled "The Art of Living" so as to remind us that tragedy often reminds us what is most important in life.
The Art of Living Episode 9: Rediscover balance (Part 1)
In today's message, Fr. Mark continues the Summer Series entitled "The Art of Living." Using the image of "the fridge," today Fr. Mark invites us to consider whether we are living with balance.
Click here for today's notes: www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-june-18-2023
Amazed Episode 5: Holy Thursday and Good Friday as the New Passover of the New Lamb
In episode 5, Fr. Mark continues a the before-Mass teaching entitled "Amazed." The teaching is designed to help grow amazed by the gift of the Eucharist. Today is teaching 5, the final teaching in part 1. In today's teaching, we unpack the Last Supper, the Garden, and the Cross thru the lens of the New Passover, the New Covenant, and the New Lamb..
Click here for today's notes: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/amazed-episode-5
The Art of Living Episode 8: Rediscover priorities
In today's message, Fr. Mark continues the Summer Series entitled "The Art of Living." What is the relationship between our priorities and our relationship with God?
Click here for today's notes: www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-june-11-2023
Amazed Episode 4: How the Passover developed up to time of Jesus
In episode 4, Fr. Mark continues a the before-Mass teaching entitled "Amazed." The teaching is designed to help grow amazed by the gift of the Eucharist. Today is teaching 4 in part 1. In today's teaching, look at the development of the Passover ritual from its conception to the time of Jesus.
Click here for today's notes: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/amazed-episode-4
The Art of Living Episode 7: Rediscover happiness
In today's message, Fr. Mark continues the Summer Series entitled "The Art of Living." Are you happy? What it take to live happy?
Click here for today's notes: www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-june-4-2023
Amazed Episode 3: What did God do in the Passover experience and why is that so important to understand the Eucharist?
In episode 3, Fr. Mark continues a new before-Mass teaching entitled "Amazed." The teaching is designed to help grow amazed by the gift of the Eucharist. Today is teaching 3 in part 1. In today's teaching, we unpack the Book of Exodus chapter 12. Understanding the three keys of the Passover helps us understand the Eucharist!
Click here for today's notes: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/amazed-episode-3
Amazed Episode 2: What is "sacrifice" and why did God choose it as the "way" to worship?
In episode 2, Fr. Mark continues a new before-Mass teaching entitled "Amazed." The teaching is designed to help grow amazed by the gift of the Eucharist. Today is teaching 2 in part 1. In today's teaching, we learn that from the very beginning, all the way back in the Book of Exodus, God established it such that the offering of sacrifice is the way to worship him. What is "sacrifice" and why did God choose it as the "way" to worship?
Click here for today's notes: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/amazed-episode-2
The Art of Living Episode 6: "How" we live determines "where" we live
In today's message, Fr. Mark continues the Summer Series entitled "The Art of Living." Imagine what your life would look like if you lived "with" and "in" God! Today Fr. Mark unpacks "how" we live influences "where" we live.
Click here for today's notes: www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-may-28-2023
Amazed Episode 1: Who determines how we worship God? Us? God?
In episode 1, Fr. Mark introduces a new before Mass teaching entitled "Amazed." The teaching is designed to help grow amazed by the gift of the Eucharist. Today is teaching 1 in part 1. In today's teaching, we learn that from the very beginning, all the way back in the Book of Exodus, God established it such that God, and God alone, determines how we worship him.
Click here for today's notes: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/amazed-episode-1
The Art of Living Episode 5: How to keep Sunday holy AND enjoy it as you do!
In today's message, Fr. Mark continues the Summer Series entitled "The Art of Living." Chapter 1 of the series focuses on the Sabbath. Today is teaching 5 of 5 regarding the Sabbath. In today's teaching, we learn about how to keep the rest of Sunday holy. What do you do after Mass?
Click here for today's notes: https://www.ourladyoftheisle.com/post/homily-may-21-2023