The baptism of Jesus is a profound mystery. Yet we do know Christ's baptism, and our own, opened the door to God's grace for us. In this homily, Bishop DeGrood reflects on the mystery and the extraordinary gift of the Sacrament of Baptism.

Is the joy and presence of God alive in your heart? In this homily, Bishop DeGrood explains how it is possible to be filled with the joy of the Lord even in the midst of hardship and reminds us that we are called to rejoice at all times and entrust ourselves to God and to live in union with him.

In an unjust world, we can take confidence in our Lord who is perfectly just. In this homily, Bishop DeGrood reminds us of God's justice and encourages us to grow in the cardinal virtue of justice so we may treat those around us with the love of God, and rid our hearts of anything preventing us from loving others as God loves us.

On this first weekend of November where we remember the faithful departed, especially the souls in purgatory, Bishop reminds us that we are always in need of purification in this life and that we are not ready for heaven... yet.

The Lord hears the cry of the poor. He hears the cry of those living in poverty, and of those who are poor in spirit. This weekend in his homily, Bishop reflected on how we are called to hear the cry of the poor and to be the hands and feet of Jesus to them, but we are also to remember our own poverty and need for the Lord.

There is an ongoing battle raging for life. A battle over the protection or destruction of life. This weekend in his homily, Bishop reflected on the ways life is under attack, from the unborn, sick and the elderly. But we are not without hope! Bishop also reminds us that the people of God are called to be like Aaron and Hur, who held up the arms of Moses, and support and stand beside our leaders fighting to defend and protect life.

Are you struggling in your faith? Does it feel like the fire for your faith has started to go out? This weekend in his homily, Bishop reminds us that sometimes God challenges us in ways that require us to stir the fire of our faith so it can grow into an ever stronger passion and steadfast faith.

Are you disheartened by all the evil in the world? This weekend in his homily, Bishop reminded us that evil is overcome by good, and how humility and putting others before oneself combats evil. Never forget God will triumph in the end.