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First Sunday of Advent

Today is considered the first day of the new year in the Church! Fr. MD will explain everything including the seasons of the Church. You will learn a lot from this vlog. Based on the readings of Jeremiah 33:14-16; 1 Thessalonians 3: 12 - 4: 2; Luke 21: 25 - 36.

Feast of Christ the King

Today we honor Jesus Christ as our King. In this vlog, Fr. MD discusses how easily we forget Jesus in our lives especially during the religious holidays and how the upcoming Advent helps us focus more on Jesus Christ who is our King. Based on the readings of Daniel 7: 13-14; Revelation 1:5-8; John 18: 33-37.

Homily for November 15

Fr. MD, in this vlog, discusses two viewpoints on the gospel which Jesus talks about signs of the end of the world. May this vlog help you know that God is always with you in spite of difficult times we face in our life. Based on the readings of Daniel 12: 1=3; HEBREWS 10: 11-18; MARK 13: 24-32.

Deaf Ladies of the Visitation

Fr. MD has driven two hours from Chicago through farmlands to a town named Dixon in western Illinois. Why? He wants you to meet Cathy Signor and her group called the Deaf Ladies of the Visitation. May the group, in this vlog, inspire you to pray more and serve other people

Our Lady of Czestochowa

People in Poland have a deep devotion to Our Lady of Czestochowa - also known as the Black Madonna. Viewers watching this vlog will feel inspired by many amazing stories behind this icon. This vlog also talks about a pilgrimage for deaf people to Poland which will occur in September 2010. Enjoy!