2019 28th Sunday of Ordinary time Year C
Fr. Bryan explains how the situation in Ephesus evolved, and how Paul understood his imprisonment. Suffering that we endure for the Gospel today can help our lives bear fruit for others.
Oct 13, 2019•10 min
Fr. Bryan Ochs' Weekly Homily
Weekly Homilies from St. Rose Catholic Church in Longview, WA by Very Rev. Bryan Ochs.
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2019 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Fr. Bryan explains the difference between comfort that comes from wealth and the comfort that comes from faith and explains the purpose of suffering.
Oct 04, 2019•12 min
2019 25th Sunday of Ordinary TIme
Fr. Bryan explains why it is important to pray for our leaders and to avoid constant conflict with the world around us.
Oct 04, 2019•7 min
2019 24th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Fr. Bryan explains why St. Paul wrote to Timothy and how the conversion of St. Paul and the story of the Prodigal Son can give us hope for the Church.
Sep 18, 2019•12 min
2019 23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time
Fr. Bryan explains what Jesus means when he says, "If anyone comes after me without hating his father and mother, husband or wife, or even his own life he cannot be my disciple," and encourages us to preach good news to those who are discouraged.
Sep 08, 2019•12 min
2019 22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C
Fr. Bryan explains the wisdom that dwells in the poor, and encourages our parishioners to ensure they have a place of honor in our lives.
Sep 01, 2019•17 min
2019 16th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Fr. Bryan explains why we need uninterrupted time with our family and friends and with God in order cultivate the love we need for service.
Jul 21, 2019•14 min
2019 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Fr. Bryan explains how we "weasel" our way out of the Law by questioning the meaning of words. We need redemption, not rules, to bring about peace and justice in the world.
Jul 21, 2019•11 min
2019 13th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C
Fr. Bryan explains that the difference between what Americans mean by freedom and what Christians mean by freedom. Freedom exists so love can exist.
Jun 30, 2019•11 min
2019 Feast of Corpus Christi
Fr. Bryan shares an interesting message about a certain group of parishioners that inspires him to take the Eucharist very seriously.
Jun 24, 2019•14 min
2019 Feast of the Most Holy Trinity
Fr. Bryan talks about the Communion within the Trinity, baseball, and the love that fathers pass onto their kids.
Jun 16, 2019•15 min
Feast of Pentecost 2019
Fr. Bryan explains how the lies we believe leads to isolation, and how the Holy Spirit speaks the truth of our identity before God.
Jun 10, 2019•14 min
2019 Feast of the Ascension
Fr. Bryan explains the realities of Heaven and Hell in a way you may not have considered.
Jun 03, 2019•15 min
2019 Easter Sunday
On Palm Sunday, the nature of evil is revealed to us. On Easter Sunday, the power of God is revealed. Jesus has defeated evil, and he gives us all apart to play in this battle. Recent tragedies in our own community show us we need to get in the fight.
Apr 22, 2019•14 min
2019 Holy Thursday
Fr. Bryan explains the true nature of the priesthood and why he responded to God's call to serve as a priest.
Apr 19, 2019•17 min
2019 Palm Sunday
Fr. Bryan explains the nature of evil and why the crucifixion happened.
Apr 14, 2019•9 min
2019 5th Sunday
Fr. Bryan explains the story of the woman caught in adultery.
Apr 07, 2019•10 min
2019 5th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Fr. Bryan talks about Kindness. The goal of our faith, concerning kindness, is to be kind to our family, friends, enemies, and strangers in thoughts, words, and actions at all times. This even includes showing kindness to God.
Feb 03, 2019•14 min
2019 2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time year C
Fr. Bryan shares one thing he loves about the Catholics of Cowlitz County.
Feb 02, 2019•12 min
2019 3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time Year C
Fr. Bryan reflects on diversity in the Church and how this especially applies to age.
Feb 02, 2019•13 min
2019 Mary Mother of God
In a somewhat "strange" homily, Fr. Bryan explains how the feminine form proclaims the Gospel, how and why the evil one attacks femininity and how this plays out in the life of the Church.
Feb 02, 2019•14 min
2019 Feast of Epiphany
Fr. Bryan ponders why the Magi travelled so far to encounter Jesus, and asks us all to be more aware of simple things we take for granted.
Jan 07, 2019•12 min
2018 Holy Family
Marriage and Family are the foundation of society. Men have been stepping back from their role as Fathers. Father Bryan calls on all men to teach their children virtue.
Jan 02, 2019•16 min
2018 33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time year B
Fr. Bryan explains how Jesus' prophetic words in Mark 13 apply to our own lives today. It is a message of hope for those in difficult moments.
Nov 19, 2018•13 min
21st Sunday of Ordinary Time Year B
Fr. Bryan reflects again on the horrible scandals of abuse in the Church, and asks us to draw ourselves into communion with the suffering members of the body by listening to their stories.
Aug 27, 2018•13 min
2018 OT 20th Sunday Year B
Fr. Bryan reflects on the awful revelations of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church in light of the Gospel.
Aug 20, 2018•15 min
18th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B
Fr. Bryan explains the significance of the Holy Eucharist in our life of faith. The Eucharist forces us to confront the fact that we have desires within us that nothing in the created world can fulfill.
Aug 06, 2018•12 min
2018 Nativity of John the Baptist
Fr. Bryan explains the role of John the Baptist, and how the Church is called to fulfill that role today.
Jun 25, 2018•14 min
2018 Tenth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B
Fr. Bryan explains the wisdom contained in the book of genesis. Sin has consequences. It makes us feel ashamed and isolated. It then leads to blame, which only makes it worse. In order to reverse sins consequences, we must admit fault and ask God for mercy.
Jun 14, 2018•11 min
2018 Feast of the Holy Trinity
Fr. Bryan explains that we best understand the Holy Trinity by entering into it. Through a process of healing, the love of the Father raises us, his sons and daughters, up out of sin and death.
May 28, 2018•11 min
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