Reflections from St. Ann DC
By St. Ann Catholic Church
Reflections from St. Ann DCMar 29, 2020
153. God Wants to Be Close to Us - Seventh Sunday of Easter - Msgr Watkins Homily
This Sunday Msgr Watkins reminds us and the children receiving their First Holy Communion that God wants to be close to us. The Eucharist brings God so close, that He is within us.
152. I Know Who I Am when I Remember Whose I Am - Fourth Sunday of Easter - Sunday, April 21, 2024 - Msgr. James Watkins Homily
Msgr. Watkins speaks on our need for a Good Shepherd who knows us and whose voice is known to us. A recent convert shares his experience encountering that Shepherd.
Made For the Joy of Heaven – Fr. Maximo Stock Homily – Third Sunday of Easter – April 14, 2024
Christ expresses His resurrection in our lives by sharing with us authentic, pure joy.
The Tomb is Empty – Fr. Joseph Piper Homily – First Sunday of Easter – March 31, 2024
The primary fact of Easter is that Jesus Christ is risen from the dead, and we have lots of time to contemplate how it changes our lives. But first we have to believe in the resurrection.
151. Second Sunday of Easter, Sunday of Divine Mercy - Sunday, April 7, 2024 - Msgr. James Watkins Homily
We wish you a blessed Divine Mercy Sunday! Learn from St. John Paul II and St. Peter about the incredible mercy of God and the Resurrection of Jesus.
Love Shines Forth From Christ - Fr. Joseph Piper Homily - Second Sunday of Lent - February 25, 2024
We are called to forgive not for the other person's sake, but for our own.
Honored Through Service - Fr. Joseph Piper Homily - Fifth Sunday of Lent - March 17, 2024
God the Father's blessing gives us the freedom to serve others without self-consciousness or shame.
Christ's Authority in Us - Fr. Joseph Piper Homily - Fourth Sunday of Lent - March 10, 2024
Our union with Christ gives us authority to participate in salvation.
The Gravitational Pull of Sin - Fr. Joseph Piper Homily - Third Sunday of Lent - March 3, 2024
Jesus seeks to drive out the false ideas that are embedded in our souls, just as He drove out the moneychangers from the temple.
150. God is For Us, Never Against Us - Msgr. James Watkins Homily - Fourth Sunday of Lent - Sunday, March 10, 2024
This Sunday, Msgr. Watkins shares how great our God's love is for us. He is always there for us and never forgets us.
God Created Us For Freedom - Fr. Joseph Piper Homily - First Sunday of Lent - Sunday, February 18, 2024
Repentance frees us from sin, but we are often scared that it is too much a part of us to give up.
In the World But Not of It - Fr. Maximo Stock Homily - Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Sunday, February 11, 2024
Making the Most of Every Day - Fr. Joseph Piper Homily - Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Sunday, February 4, 2024
We recognize that God has created us for a great purpose, but we can become frustrated when our daily lives do not reflect that.
149. Catholic Sacrifice and the Important Work of the Annual Appeal - Msgr. James Watkins Homily - Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Sunday, February 4, 2024
Msgr. Watkins raises the importance of self-sacrifice in the Catholic Faith and discusses the Archdiocese of Washington's work to build and preserve a strong Catholic community through the support of the Annual Appeal. The Appeal supports over 90 Catholic Schools, as well as Catholic Charities, and the ordination of new priests.
148. Jesus Christ Knows You By Name - Msgr. James Watkins Homily - Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Sunday, January 28, 2024
How many of us struggle every day to remember the names of those we interact with? Isn't it impressive when someone remembers your name from years and years ago? Well Jesus knows your name, your full name, and so much more about you. He loves you that much. Take a moment to meditate on that beautiful fact.
What Are You Looking For? - Fr. Ivan Pertner Homily - Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024
God offers us great things, and we should open our hearts to ask for and accept them.
147. Being Relative to an Absolute God - Msgr. Watkins Homily - Sunday, January 14, 2023
Msgr. Watkins discusses our relationship as imperfect individuals with the Lord, who is the absolute to which we are all relative.
What The Family Protects - Fr. Joseph Piper Homily - Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023
The Holy Family and all families exist to protect against three key dangers.
146. Thy Will Be Done - Msgr. Watkins Homily - Sunday, December 31, 2023 - Mass Live at St. Ann DC
The life of the holy family was not perfect, and even a little bit messy. Meditate with us on what they faced through this moving homily podcast today on the #Feast of the Holy Family.
145. The Art of Waiting in Advent - Msgr. James Watkins Homily - Sunday, December 24, 2023
We are often not taught to wait, anticipate, expect with joy. Today, the last Sunday of Advent, we do exactly that to welcome our King the Christ Child this Christmas! Listen now to hear the benefits of patiently waiting.
The Peace That Comes From God - Fr. Joseph Piper Homily - Second Sunday in Advent - Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023
We naturally seek out true peace and justice, and those can only come from God.
Made To Serve - Fr. Teo Brea Homily - Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time - Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023
God forms and saves us so that we can live unique lives of service to Him and each other.
144. Invest in Your Relationship with Christ - Msgr. James Watkins Homily - Sunday, November 19, 2023
We come to Mass to deepen and strengthen our relationship with Christ. During this season of Thanksgiving, we must be sure to continue to invest our time, talent, and treasure in our relationship with Christ.
Remaining Attentive to Christ - Fr. Teo Brea Homily - Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time - Sunday, November 12, 2023
Fr. Teo Brea explains how an ancient custom shows us the importance of being aware of God in our lives.
Fr. Joseph Piper Homily - Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time - Sunday, November 5, 2023
Fr. Joseph Piper preaches on the responsible use of power and how it impacts those in authority.
143. Msgr. James Watkins Homily - Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time - Sunday, November 5, 2023
Pride goes before the fall...let us rise in humility, not in further ego
Fr. Teo Brea Homily - Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Sunday, October 29, 2023
The More You Share Your Faith, The More It Grows.
142. Msgr. James Watkins Homily - Solemnity of All Saints - Wednesday, November 1, 2023
The saints are our friends...call upon them!
Fr. Teo Brea Homily - Twenty-Ninth Sunday In Ordinary Time - Sunday, October 22, 2023
Fr. Teo Brea explains how evangelizing for Christ can change our culture, using the example of St. Peter's entry into Jerusalem.
The Mass is Our Thank You Note - Msgr. James Watkins Homily - Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Sunday, October 22, 2023
Do not wait to say "Thank you," "I love you," and "I'm sorry."
Why You Should Think about Life Eternal - Fr. Joseph Piper Homily - Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Sunday, October 15, 2023
Fr. Joseph Piper preaches on Christ's promise of eternal life, and explains why we do not spend enough time thinking about it.
Fr. Joseph Piper Homily - Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time - Sunday, October 8, 2023
Fr. Joseph Piper preaches on the worldly benefits of Christian living, notably the experience of pleasure and intellectual growth.
141. Msgr. James Watkins Homily - Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time - Sunday, October 8, 2023
St. Paul reminds us that through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, the peace of God will guard our hearts and minds.
Fr. Teo Brea Homily - Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Sunday, October 1, 2023
This podcast episode contains Fr. Teo Brea's homily from October 1, the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
140. Msgr. James Watkins Homily - Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Sunday, October 1, 2023
Let your yes mean yes and your no mean no
Fr. Joseph Piper Homily - Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Sunday, September 17, 2023
This podcast episode contains Fr. Joseph Piper's homily from September 17, the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
139. Msgr. James Watkins Homily - Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time - Sunday, September 10, 2023
Msgr. James Watkins reflects on confrontation and explains how Jesus gives us a model to follow that ensures humility and love comes through when we choose to confront others.
Fr. Joseph Piper Homily - Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time - Sunday, September 3, 2023
This podcast episode contains Fr. Joseph Piper's homily from the Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Fr. Joseph Piper Homily - Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time - Sunday, August 27, 2023
This podcast episode contains Fr. Joseph Piper's homily from the Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time.
138. Msgr. James Watkins Homily - Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time - Sunday, August 27, 2023
Msgr. Watkins reflects on our identities and how our work is not the height of who we are.
Fr. Ivan Pertine Homily - Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Sunday, August 20, 2023
In this episode, Fr. Ivan Pertine delivers a homily on the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
137. Msgr. James Watkins Homily - Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Msgr. James Watkins discusses the Assumption of Mary.
Fr. Lucas Laborde Homily - Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Sunday August 13, 2023
Fr. Lucas Laborde delivers a homily on the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Msgr. James Watkins Homily - Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Sunday August 13, 2023
Monseigneur Watkins discusses keeping our eyes on Christ and putting our trust in him to stay afloat on the sea of life.
Fr. Ivan Pertine Homily - Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord - Sunday, August 6, 2023
This episode features Fr. Ivan Pertine's homily delivered on the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord.
Fr. Teo Brea Homily - Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Sunday, July 30, 2023
This episode features Fr. Teo Brea's homily delivered on the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Fr. Ivan Pertine Homily - Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Sunday, July 23, 2023
This episode features Fr. Ivan Pertine's homily delivered on the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
135. Msgr. James Watkins Homily - the Feast of Sts. Joachim and Anne - Wednesday, July 26, 2023
As we celebrate our patronal feast, Msgr. Watkins reflects on the importance of family in our lives and the life of Christ.
134. Msgr. James Watkins Homily - Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Sunday, July 23, 2023
He will separate the wheat and the weeds. We should be patient.
Fr. Ivan Pertine Homily - Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Sunday, July 16, 2023
This episode features Fr. Ivan Pertine's homily delivered on the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.