Unlike some Christian groups which require or encourage giving ten percent, the Catholic Church operates differently. Learn about the history of tithing, giving, rules, and requirements and an incredible freeing way of living when it comes to generosity.

While we are grateful for the smooth election of Donald Trump as the 47th president of our country, there are still wide divisions in our families and beyond that remain. Learn how to navigate these difficulties with joy.

If you find yourself discouraged by saints who seem to have lived unreachable almost mythical lives, this homily is for you. Learn about the many failures of the saints and the overlooked way they responded to these dark spots in their lives.

Our beloved Fr. Ernie reflects on Bartimaeus leaping up to follow Jesus even though he doesn't know that Jesus is headed to the cross. Are you willing to follow Jesus into the unknown?

Jesus taught his disciples the secret to achieving greatness, a lesson that is 100% applicable to the mission of St.James. Find inspiration and courage to go the distance and build something that lasts.

Jesus taught and exemplified what a simple life looked like. Something that is often overlooked in our culture of incredible wealth. By inspired to simple, unselfish living.

Jesus elevated marriage to a sacrament and yet 28% of Catholic marriages fail. Learn why this is and how to support those in these situations as well as all sacramental marriages.

Pride and irritability can easily lead to mistakes when pointing out where someone else is wrong. However, depending on who you are correcting, there may be far worse and even eternal results of a bad correction. Listen to this important warning, given by the Lord.

Be inspired by the teaching of our Lord and the lives of the saints when it comes to work! Discover how to transform your worst, most dreaded tasks into tasks of divine joy.

Denial of impending death and suffering is rampant in our culture and this leads to dire situations. Learn the matter of fact and healthy way of responding to difficulties, exemplified by Jesus, a way that leads one beyond suffering, to new life.

Comparing yourself to others leads to depression, anxiety, and loneliness, there is good news. Jesus showed another way that leads to freedom. Learn all about it.

Find yourself too busy for prayer, running on empty, feeling scattered and divided? Discover how to cultivate a reservoir that will transform you from the core of your being and overflow into all that you do. Discover the importance of the interior life.

Learn about the Roman Canon, the most revered of the Eucharistic prayers that is used during the second part of the Mass. Learn about the stories behind the names, and the beautiful poetry and how it can move your heart to the heavens. Deepen your understanding so that you can pray the Mass well.

Just as the main course serves as the focal point of a meal, essential for satiating hunger, the Eucharistic celebration holds a central position in the Mass. How do we receive reminders of the Lord's presence during the Mass, and in what ways does the Lord refresh and renew us?

The appetizer can create excitement for the main course, similar to the beginning of Mass. It can engage the senses, like the smell of incense or the opening hymn.

St. James the Greater willingly dropped everything at the seashore to follow Jesus as his first Apostle. Have a listen to how the community of St. James is alive and active as James the Greater was when he became the first Apostle.

People often interrupted the plans that Jesus and the disciples had, yet the way that he responded was utterly fascinating and unconventional. Learn Jesus' surprising method for dealing with people when they interrupt you, especially when you are tired or busy with many other things.

We were privileged to be visited by the Bishop of the Diocese of St. Augustine who joined the community of St. James on July 14, 2024 and delivered this homily. St. James would not be in existence if it were not for the support of the local diocese and we are grateful for the ongoing support and good relationship with the new Bishop of the Diocese of St. Augustine.

If you are hesitant about sharing the gospel with your family, this homily is for you. Learn from our Lord and prophets before him how God has approached those who are resistant to hearing what he has to say.

If you are mad at God and have issues with his sovereignty and him allowing horrible things to happen, you will want to hear this homily. This is especially true if you are tired of hearing unhelpful, trite responses such as “its all because of free will” or “God willed your abuse” or “everything has a meaning.”

Learn about the elusive virtue of patience and why it is so central to the Catholic faith. There is an easy way to begin experiencing growth in this virtue, a way that many people fear unnecessarily. With this simple way, you can instead begin excelling in this virtue.

Many Christians think of their relationship with God to be relegated to the spiritual realm alone, but imagine what it would be like to be able to touch God! This is exactly the gift that Jesus gave to his Church through the Eucharist. Learn about the fascinating history behind the bread and the wine at Mass being transformed at Mass into the body and blood of Christ and why the Lord wanted us to experience him in this way. Learn also how Christians are called to respond to this gift.

There is a Christian teaching that is the source of all other Christian beliefs, the foundation upon which everything else is built. You might think that this is love or service or belief or Jesus' sacrifice. The truth is that all of these point to a deeper and little understood truth among many Christians. Learn what this doctrine is and why it has and continues to transform the world into a better place.

Some Christians have figured out how to tap into an amazing source of power, that moves them forward with seemingly unstoppable energy and verve. If you are missing this dynamism in your life, there may be a blockage that is stopping Pentecost power from flowing in and through you.