In times of difficulty do we doubt, and in times of success, do we try to be self-sufficient? Or do we look to Christ? In this homily for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time , Fr Vlad reflects on the Gospel account of Christ walking on water. https://cradio.org.au/assets/frvladhomilies/FrVlad-140810-19thSundayOTA.mp3 (9:11) DOWNLOAD (Right click to save) (8:50) For more information about the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity visit: http://www.societyofourlady.net The post Salvation From ...
Aug 09, 2014
In the Gospel for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time we hear of the miracle of the multiplication of the fish and loaves. In his homily, Fr Vlad reflects on how this miracle foreshadowed an even greater one: Christ feeding us with His own self in the Eucharist, and the challenge this sets for us. https://cradio.org.au/assets/frvladhomilies/FrVlad-140803-18thSundayOTA.mp3 (7:50) DOWNLOAD (Right click to save) (8:20 mins) For more information about the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity vi...
Aug 03, 2014
In the Gospel for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time we hear about the treasure and the pearl that one would sell everything in order to possess. Why would someone do such a thing? What does it mean for us as followers of Christ? Fr Vlad reflects… https://cradio.org.au/assets/frvladhomilies/FrVlad-140727-17thSundayOTA.mp3 (8:24) DOWNLOAD (Right click to save) (8:20 mins) For more information about the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity visit: http://www.societyofourlady.net The post What...
Jul 27, 2014
In his homily for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time , Fr Vlad reflects on the struggle between good and evil that is happening in the world and within ourselves. https://cradio.org.au/assets/frvladhomilies/FrVlad-140720-16thSundayOT.mp3 (8:01) DOWNLOAD (Right click to save) (8:01) For more information about the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity visit: http://www.societyofourlady.net The post Which Wolf Did You Feed Today? appeared first on Cradio ....
Jul 20, 2014
In his homily for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time , Fr Vlad reflects on the Creative Word of God which even now speaks to us, especially in the liturgy. https://cradio.org.au/assets/frvladhomilies/FrVlad-140714-15thSundayOTA.mp3 (7:48) DOWNLOAD (Right click to save) (7:48 mins) For more information about the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity visit: http://www.societyofourlady.net The post The Word, Creation & the Mass appeared first on Cradio ....
Jul 13, 2014
In his homily for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr Vlad reflects on some differences between atheism and Christianity in regard to questions of the meaning of life and response to suffering. https://cradio.org.au/assets/frvladhomilies/FrVlad-140706-Homily.mp3 (7:27) DOWNLOAD (Right click to save) (7:39) For more information about the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity visit: http://www.societyofourlady.net The post Suffering & the Meaning of Life appeared first on Cradio ....
Jul 06, 2014
In his homily for the Solemnity of Sts Peter and Paul, Fr Vlad looks at the contributions of these two very different men to the Gospels and the historical narrative of our Church. https://cradio.org.au/assets/frvladhomilies/FrVlad-StsPeterandPaulYrC.mp3 (6:42) DOWNLOAD (Right click to save) (6:04 mins) For more information about the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity visit: http://www.societyofourlady.net The post What the Life & Death of Sts Peter & Paul Teach Us appeared fir...
Jun 28, 2014
In his homily for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, Fr Vlad shares his own awe at the gift of Christ in the Eucharist… https://cradio.org.au/assets/frvladhomilies/FrVlad-140622-CorpusChristi.mp3 (7:50) DOWNLOAD (Right click to save) (7:50 mins) For more information about the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity visit: http://www.societyofourlady.net The post Christ, Our Food and Sacrifice appeared first on Cradio ....
Jun 22, 2014
In his homily for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, Fr Vlad explores what it means to say that God is One, and God is Three. https://cradio.org.au/assets/frvladhomilies/FrVlad-140614-Trinity.mp3 DOWNLOAD (Right click to save) (8:17 mins) For more information about the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity visit: http://www.societyofourlady.net The post Father, Saviour & Sanctifier appeared first on Cradio ....
Jun 14, 2014
“Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire, which parted and came to rest on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in different tongues, as the Spirit enabled them to proclaim.” Acts 2:3-4 In his homily for the Feast of Pentecost, Fr Vlad explores what both the Old and New Testament teach us about the Holy Spirit, and what Pentecost means for us today. https://cradio.org.au/assets/frvladhomilies/FrVlad-140608-PentecostA.mp3 DOWNLOAD (Right click ...
Jun 08, 2014
“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.” (Matt 28:19) In his homily for the Feast of the Ascension Fr Vlad reflects on this new chapter in Salvation History: the call of the Body of Christ to make disciples of all the nations. https://cradio.org.au/assets/frvladhomilies/FrVlad-140601-AscensionA.mp3 DOWNLOAD (Right click to save) (7:20 mins) For more...
Jun 01, 2014
“I will not leave you orphans; I will come to you.” (John 14:18) In his homily for the Sixth Sunday of Easter, Fr Vlad reflects on our own struggle with loneliness, and Christ’s promise to be always with us. https://cradio.org.au/assets/frvladhomilies/FrVlad-140525-6thSundayEaster.mp3 DOWNLOAD (Right click to save) (7:40 mins) For more information about the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity visit: http://www.societyofourlady.net The post He Will Never Abandon You appeared first on Cra...
May 26, 2014
In his homily for the Fifth Sunday of Easter, Fr Vlad reflects on part of what sets Christianity apart from all other religious traditions. https://cradio.org.au/assets/frvladhomilies/FrVlad-140518-5thSundayEaster.mp3 DOWNLOAD (Right click to save) (8:10 mins) For more information about the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity visit: http://www.societyofourlady.net The post Following The Way, The Truth & the Life appeared first on Cradio ....
May 18, 2014
In his homily for the fourth Sunday of Easter Fr Vlad reflects on the gift of the priesthood and the priest’s call to be a servant-leader after the example of Christ. https://cradio.org.au/assets/frvladhomilies/FrVlad-140511-4thSundayEasterA.mp3 DOWNLOAD (Right click to save) (7:30 mins) For more information about the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity visit: http://www.societyofourlady.net The post Men After Christ’s Own Heart appeared first on Cradio ....
May 11, 2014
When things don’t seem to have gone according to plan we can feel as though God has abandoned us – but we are relying merely on human hope. In his homily for the third Sunday of Easter Fr Vlad reflects on the story of the disciples on the road to Emmaus and what it teaches us about the theological virtue of hope. https://cradio.org.au/assets/frvladhomilies/FrVlad-140504-3rdSundayEasterA.mp3 DOWNLOAD (Right click to save) (8:10 mins) For more information about the Society of Our Lady of the Most ...
May 04, 2014
“Then the other disciple also went in, the one who had arrived at the tomb first, and he saw and believed.” John 20:27-28 In his homily for the Second Sunday of Easter Fr Vlad reflects on the temptation of each of us to doubt, and how we can grow in faith like Thomas. https://cradio.org.au/assets/frvladhomilies/FrVlad-2ndSundayEasterA.mp3 DOWNLOAD (Right click to save) (7:10 mins) For more information about the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity visit: http://www.societyofourlady.net T...
Apr 26, 2014
“Then the other disciple also went in, the one who had arrived at the tomb first, and he saw and believed.” John 20:9 In his homily for Easter Sunday Fr Vlad reflects on the Church reflected in St Peter and St John on Easter morning. https://cradio.org.au/assets/frvladhomilies/FrVlad-EasterA.mp3 DOWNLOAD (Right click to save) For more information about the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity visit: http://www.societyofourlady.net The post The Empty Tomb & the Church on Easter Mornin...
Apr 19, 2014
“Your king comes to you triumphant and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey”. Zachariah 9:9 In his homily for Passion Sunday, Fr Vlad links King David, the Ark of the Covenant, and Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem. https://cradio.org.au/assets/frvladhomilies/FrVlad-140413-PassionSunday.mp3 DOWNLOAD (Right click to save) (6:40 mins) For more information about the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity visit: http://www.societyofourlady.net The post Your King Comes Triumphant ap...
Apr 12, 2014
“I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die.” In his homily for the 5th Sunday of Lent, Fr Vlad reflects on the Gospel account of Christ raising Lazarus from the dead. https://cradio.org.au/assets/homilies/FrVlad-5thSundayLentA.mp3 DOWNLOAD (Right click to save) (9:50 mins) For more information about the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity visit: http://www.societyofourlady.net The post...
Apr 05, 2014
“I came into this world for judgment, so that those who do not see might see, and those who do see might become blind.” (John 9:39) In his homily for the 4th Sunday of Lent, Fr Vlad reflects on the story of Christ healing the blind man, and how He continues to restore our sight through our encounters with Him. https://cradio.org.au/assets/frvladhomilies/FrVlad-4thSundayLentA.mp3 DOWNLOAD (Right click to save) (9:20 mins) For more information about the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity...
Mar 29, 2014
“…anyone who drinks the water that I shall give will never be thirsty again: the water that I shall give will turn into a spring inside him, welling up to eternal life.” (John 4:14) In his homily for the 3rd Sunday of Lent, Fr Vlad reflects on the story of the Samaritan woman at the well, and how Christ seeks us out offering us continual conversion and fulness of life. https://cradio.org.au/assets/frvladhomilies/FrVlad-3rdSundayLentA.mp3 DOWNLOAD (Right click to save) (9:20 mins) For more inform...
Mar 22, 2014
In his homily for the 2nd Sunday of Lent, Fr Vlad reflects on Christ’s salvific mission, and our own experience of transfiguration through Christ. https://cradio.org.au/assets/frvladhomilies/FrVlad-2ndSundayLentA.mp3 DOWNLOAD (Right click to save) (9:40 mins) For more information about the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity visit: http://www.societyofourlady.net The post Transfiguration & Salvation appeared first on Cradio ....
Mar 16, 2014
In his homily for the 1st Sunday of Lent, Fr Vlad looks at the link between the experience of the Israelites in the desert and the temptation of Christ. https://cradio.org.au/assets/frvladhomilies/FrVlad-1stSundayLentA.mp3 DOWNLOAD (Right click to save) (6:40 mins) For more information about the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity visit: http://www.societyofourlady.net The post The Temptations of Christ & Redeeming Israel appeared first on Cradio ....
Mar 08, 2014
“Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given you besides. Do not worry about tomorrow; tomorrow will take care of itself.” In his homily for the 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr Vlad reflects on the Christian perspective on coping with anxiety. https://cradio.org.au/assets/frvladhomilies/FrVlad-8thSundayOTA.mp3 DOWNLOAD (Right click to save) (7:20 mins) For more information about the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity visit: http://www.society...
Mar 01, 2014
“‘You have learnt how it was said: You must love your neighbour and hate your enemy. But I say this to you: love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you…” In his homily for the7th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr Vlad reflects on the challenge Christ has given us: not to seek revenge when others have wronged us, but to do good, to forgive and to love. https://cradio.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/FrVlad-7thSundayOTA.mp3 DOWNLOAD (Right click to save) (7:40 mins) For more information abou...
Feb 22, 2014
“Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets. I have come not to abolish but to fulfill.” In his homily for the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr Vlad reminds us that we are not to follow the law of God out of fear or obligation, but in freedom and love. https://cradio.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/FrVlad-6thSundayOTA.mp3 DOWNLOAD (Right click to save) (6:40 mins) For more information about the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity visit: http://www.societyofourlady...
Feb 15, 2014
“You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its taste, with what can it be seasoned? It is no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden.” In his homily for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr Vlad reflects on the special mission given to each of us: to be revolutionaries in the secular world; to be a light in the darkness of the culture of death. https://cradio.org.au/wp-content/uploads/20...
Feb 08, 2014
“…my eyes have seen your salvation, which you prepared in the sight of all the peoples: a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and glory for your people Israel.” In his homily for the feast of the Presentation Fr Vlad reflects on the prophecy of Symeon, and how each of us are consecrated to Christ at Baptism. https://cradio.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/FrVlad-PresentationYrA.mp3 DOWNLOAD (Right click to save) (6:05 mins) For more information about the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy T...
Feb 01, 2014
Can we provide Jesus with a new Galilee to spark a light once more among our people who are sitting in darkness? Are we ready to hear the word spoken to us, inviting us to leave the nets of our security? Are we ready to break our hearts to give way for the adventure of a lifetime? Fr Vlad reflects on Christ’s call to the first apostles in his homily for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. https://cradio.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/FrVlad-3rdSundayOT3.mp3 DOWNLOAD (Right click to save) (4:15 m...
Jan 27, 2014
In his homily for the 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Fr Vlad reflects on the role of the lamb in the Old Testament, and John the Baptist’s proclamation of Christ as ‘the Lamb of God’. https://cradio.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/FrVlad-2ndSundayOTA.mp3 DOWNLOAD (Right click to save) (4:11 mins) For more information about the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity visit: http://www.societyofourlady.net The post Behold the Lamb appeared first on Cradio ....
Jan 18, 2014
