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In anticipation of Ash Wednesday, Fr. Eric speaks about we might engage in the penitential practices of prayer, fasting and almsgiving in a more purposeful and intentional way, focusing specifically on sins involving speech. As a key example, Fr. Eric refers to the Lord's words about becoming a good tree and being mindful that speech arises out of the abundance of one's heart (cf. Lk 6:43-45).

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Join Fr. Eric as he does a series of one-minute reflections coiciding with each of the forty days of Lent.

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Fr. Eric reflects on a recent conversation with people in the parish about participation in the community. This is a clip from a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on Feb. 16, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario.

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Fr. Eric refers to an example from the film "Crazy Rich Asians" (2018) in speaking about the need for creativity in the midst of tense relationships. Major spoiler alert.

This is a clip from a homily that Fr. Eric gave at St. James in Colgan, Ontario on Feb. 23, 2025.

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This is a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on Feb. 23, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario. Fr. Eric reflects on the exhortation to pray for our enemies (Lk 6:27-28) in speaking about how specifically we might pray for our enemies and what we might pray for.

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Fr. Eric recalls a moment where a previously tense relationship became something beautiful and life giving.

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Fr. Eric reflects on the exhortation to pray for our enemies (Lk 6:27-28) in speaking about how specifically we might pray for our enemies and what we might pray for.

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This is a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on Feb. 16, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario. Fr. Eric reflects on the Beatitudes (Mt 5:3-12 and Lk 6:20-22) in speaking about how we are called to live in the world but not be of the world in the sense of setting our hearts on spiritual things as opposed to the things of this world.

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Fr. Eric recalls a conversation with his spiritual director about the concern about not becoming your true self because of fear. This is a clip from a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on Feb. 16, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario.

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Fr. Eric reflects on the Beatitudes (Mt 5:3-12 and Lk 6:20-22) in speaking about how we are called to live in the world but not be of the world in the sense of setting our hearts on spiritual things as opposed to the things of this world.

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Fr. Eric reflects on a conversation between Brett Powell and an anonymous bishop about the various challenges facing the Church. This is a clip from a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on Feb. 2, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario.

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This is a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on Feb. 9, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario. Fr. Eric reflects on the story of the calling of St. Peter (Lk 5:1-11) in speaking about how the Lord can use difficult circumstances to bring us to a place of healing and redemption.

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Fr. Eric reflects on the example of his mother in terms of courageously fighting aganist fear to follow the Lord and become the witness and leader He calls you to be. This is a clip from a live recording that Fr. Eric gave on Feb. 9, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario.

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Fr. Eric reflects on the calling of St. Peter (Lk 5:1-11) in speaking about the invaluable role of the Cross in exposing our need for healing and bringing about that same healing. This is a clip from a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on Feb. 8, 2025 at St. James Parish in Colgan, Ontario.

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Fr. Eric reflects on the story of the calling of St. Peter (Lk 5:1-11) in speaking about how the Lord can use difficult circumstances to bring us to a place of healing and redemption.

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Fr. Eric reflects upon an observation by Msgr. James Shea that all sin stems from unrelated grief. This is a clip from a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on Feb. 2, 2024 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario.   Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

This is a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on Feb. 2, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario on the Feast of the Presentation.

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Fr. Eric recalls a story of a friend coming back to Mass after a long period of time. This is a clip from a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on Feb. 2, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario on the Feast of the Presentation.

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On the Feast of the Presentation, Fr. Eric reflects upon the story of the Presentation of the Lord (Lk 2:23-24), focusing specifically on the words of the prophet Simeon.

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Fr. Eric speaks about our identity in Christ. This is a clip from a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on July 7, 2024 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario.

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This is a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on Jan. 26, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario. Fr. Eric reflects upon St. Paul's description of the Mystical Body of Christ (cf. 1 Cor 12:12-30) in speaking about how the passage guides us in the sense of building and living out of an authentic sense of Christian community.

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This is a clip from a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on Jan. 26, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario. Fr. Eric reflects upon the need to open oneself up to the possibility of being helped as a means of embodying the suffering Christ for others.

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Fr. Eric reflects upon St. Paul's description of the Mystical Body of Christ (cf. 1 Cor 12:12-30) in speaking about how the passage guides us in the sense of building and living out of an authentic sense of Christian community.

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This is a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on Jan. 19, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario. Fr. Eric reflects upon the story of the Wedding of Cana (Jn 2:1-11) in speaking about what the story reveals to us about the maternal heart of the Virgin Mary, as well as the identity of Christ as the Divine Bridegroom.

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This is a clip from a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on Jan. 19, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario. Fr. Eric reflects upon the story of the Wedding of Cana (Jn 2:1-11) in speaking about what the story reveals to us about the maternal heart of the Virgin Mary.

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Fr. Eric reflects upon the story of the Wedding of Cana (Jn 2:1-11) in speaking about what the story reveals to us about the maternal heart of the Virgin Mary, as well as the identity of Christ as the Divine Bridegroom.

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Fr. Eric reflects upon the significance of the word “arose” in the context of the story of the Visitation (Lk 1:39-45).

This is a clip from a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on Jan. 5, 2025 on the Feast of the Epiphany at St. James in Colgan, Ontario.

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This is a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on Jan. 5, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario. Fr. Eric reflects on what the Feast of the Epiphany reveals about the nature of Christ and His mission.

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Fr. Eric reflects on what the Feast of the Epiphany reveals about the nature of Christ and His mission.

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This is a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on Jan. 1, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario. On the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God and the World Day of Peace, Fr. Eric reflects upon the invitation to cultivate peace of heart as a means of cultivating peace in the world.

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This is a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on Dec. 29, 2024 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario. On the Feast of the Holy Family, Fr. Eric reflects upon the story of Jesus being lost for three days (Lk 2:41-52) in giving practical tips for the formation of our young people.

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This is a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on Dec. 25, 2024 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario.

On the Nativity of Our Lord, Fr. Eric reflects upon the movie "The Terminal" (2004) starring Tom Hanks and Catherine Zeta-Jones and directed by Steven Spielberg. Major spoilers.

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On the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God and the World Day of Peace, Fr. Eric reflects upon the invitation to cultivate peace of heart as a means of cultivating peace in the world.

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Fr. Eric reflects upon a school visit to a Grade 7 class during the season of Advent.

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Fr. Eric gives an extended reflection on the film "The Terminal" (2004) starring Tom Hanks and Catherine Zeta-Jones and directed by Steven Spielberg. Major spoilers.

This reflection is taken from a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on Dec. 25, 2024 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario.

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On the Feast of the Holy Family, Fr. Eric reflects upon the story of Jesus being lost for three days (Lk 2:41-52) in giving practical tips for the formation of our young people.

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On the Nativity of Our Lord, Fr. Eric reflects upon the movie "The Terminal" (2004) starring Tom Hanks and Catherine Zeta-Jones and directed by Steven Spielberg. Major spoilers.

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This is a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on Dec. 22, 2024 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario. On the Fourth Sunday of Advent, Fr. Eric reflects upon the Visitation (Lk 1:39-45) in speaking about the Biblical foundation for Marian devotion.

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On the Fourth Sunday of Advent, Fr. Eric reflects upon the Visitation (Lk 1:39-45) in speaking about the Biblical foundation for Marian devotion.

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This is a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on Dec. 14, 2024 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario.

On the Third Sunday of Advent, Fr. Eric speaks about how we are called at times to process our pain and suffering with the Lord to become conduits of healing and grace. Fr. Eric focuses specifically on St. Paul's exhortation to make our requests known to the Lord in prayer as a prerequisite to finding peace and joy in Christ (cf. Phil 4:4-7).

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Fr. Eric reflects on how he worked through issues of shame and false identity during his time in the seminary through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin. This is a clip from a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric did on Dec. 14, 2024 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario.

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On the Third Sunday of Advent, Fr. Eric speaks about how we are called at times to process our pain and suffering with the Lord to become conduits of healing and grace.

Fr. Eric focuses specifically on St. Paul's exhortation to make our requests known to the Lord in prayer as a prerequisite to finding peace and joy in Christ (cf. Phil 4:4-7).

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Fr. Eric reflects on how we can be addicted or otherwise attached to psychological noise as an unhealthy coping strategy to deal with problems and stress.

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This is a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on Dec. 8, 2024 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario. On the Second Sunday of Advent, Fr. Eric reflects on the example of navigating a situation of burnout in expounding upon the exhortation by St. John the Baptist to "prepare the way of the Lord [and] make straight His paths" (Lk 3:4).

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Fr. Eric reflects on how to address demands from people who are acting out of a sense of unresolved pain or trauma.

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On the Second Sunday of Advent, Fr. Eric reflects on the example of navigating a situation of burnout in expounding upon the exhortation by St. John the Baptist to "prepare the way of the Lord [and] make straight His paths" (Lk 3:4).

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During the First Sunday of Advent, Fr. Eric reflects upon how the structure of the liturgical seasons of Advent and Christmas can inform us as to how to conduct ourselves during the first week of Advent.

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This is a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on Nov. 23, 2024 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario.

Fr. Eric reflects on the need to revisit our priorities both individually and collectively in speaking about the origins of the Solemnity of Christ the King, particularly in reference to the papal encyclical, Quas Primas (Latin for "in the first"), by Pope Pius XI, which was published on December 11, 1925. Here is a link to the encyclical on the Vatican website: https://www.vatican.va/content/pius-xi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_p-xi_enc_11121925_quas-primas.html.

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Fr. Eric reflects on some of his favourite scenes from the movie "The Wild Robot" (2024) starring Lupita Nyong'o, Kit Connor and Pedro Pascal to explain why he thinks it's one of the best animated films of all time. Major spoilers.

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Fr. Eric reflects on the example of his dear friend Fr. Craig Cameron from the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth.

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