Fr. Mark Hamlet

We are “Christmas people”

Fr. Mark Hamlet — Sun, 20 Dec 2015 18:06:05 +0000

We are “Christmas people”. This is not our club or association, it is our identity. This is our Truth. This is our Hope. There are no realistic, alternative choices for us. This is our true citizenship. We are children of God. That is who we are because of our Baptism. We hear a great deal […]

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Our Lady of Guadalupe – 2015

Fr. Mark Hamlet — Sat, 12 Dec 2015 21:15:44 +0000

Our Lady of Guadalupe Pastoral Center December 11, 2015 I want to introduce you to the greatest evangelist in the history of the Americas. No other person has brought more people to Jesus Christ than Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe. This is why she is the symbol of the New Evangelization. Almost 500 years ago […]

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Fr. Victor’s 20th Anniversary

Fr. Mark Hamlet — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 20:43:56 +0000

We are here this evening to thank God for the priesthood of Fr. Victor Mayorga. When Fr. Victor asked me to be here this evening to celebrate his 20th anniversary as a priest, I was honored. First, because I want to be here for this event for my brother and friend. Second, because Fr. Victor […]

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Jack Gilgun’s Funeral Homily

Fr. Mark Hamlet — Sat, 14 Nov 2015 19:00:59 +0000

Jack Gilgun lived for this day. Jack prepared for this day. Jack Gilgun was not afraid of death. Jack Gilgun lived his faith. Don’t accuse me of making Jack into a Saint! Only God can do that. Jack believed Jesus’ promise of eternal life. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, […]

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Selfish Ambition

Fr. Mark Hamlet — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 17:17:14 +0000

Jesus’ Passion and Crucifixion was not a surprise for those who paid attention. His Passion and Crucifixion were predicted in prophesies throughout the Old Testament, and even by Jesus himself. The Gospel reading from St. Mark today was Jesus’ second prediction of his Passion. But the world did not pay attention. He was teaching his […]

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When Your Child Is Afraid

Fr. Mark Hamlet — Sun, 06 Sep 2015 19:52:44 +0000

Say to those whose hearts are frightened: Be strong, fear not! Here is your God, …. Frequently a parent will come up to me with their young child and ask me to pray for that child. They will explain to me that the child is afraid. In Spanish they may say to me, “Padre, […]

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Baby Number One

Fr. Mark Hamlet — Sun, 23 Aug 2015 17:31:27 +0000

A gynecologist went to teach a Pre-Cana class to a group of couples preparing for marriage. He began by saying, “Ladies, before I get started I want you to turn and look into the eyes of your fiancé.” The doctor waited a minute and then said, “Ladies, you are looking into the eyes of […]

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I Can’t Do It

Fr. Mark Hamlet — Sun, 26 Jul 2015 17:18:37 +0000

Sometimes, when I am saying Mass, consecrating the bread and the wine to become the Body and Blood of Christ, I look at myself inwardly and say, “Who do you think you are?” And, I look at the people and wonder how on earth can I provide for you what all of you need? […]

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Missionary Call to Unity

Fr. Mark Hamlet — Sun, 12 Jul 2015 23:00:30 +0000

One of the most challenging tasks facing a Pastor is how to create unity in a parish. There are so many forces pulling apart or dividing the community. However, this is so very human. People tend to remain within the groups that make them comfortable. They gather in their favorite groups. Often it is […]

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Death – Life – Marriage

Fr. Mark Hamlet — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 17:09:46 +0000

Someone dies. Someone really close to us is no longer here with us because they died. It is not unusual that the response of the loving survivor is anger at God: “How could a loving God do this?” We have to be reminded constantly about our Judeo-Christian beliefs as written by the author of the […]

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