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The Strength of Faith

Posted on October 4, 2025October 4, 2025 by Tony Crescio

https://youtu.be/MtztvzfJZ0c In his Gospel reflection for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Tony discusses Jesus' confusing response to the Apostles' request for an increase in faith. As he explains, on the one hand, Jesus is emphasizing th...
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Taking Hold of Life

Posted on September 27, 2025September 27, 2025 by Tony Crescio

https://youtu.be/Ev4dbuB0SiQ In this Commentary Clip Exclusive, Tony explores Jesus' Parable of Lazarus and the rich man by focusing on the all-important detail that one of these men is named while the other, in effect, remains anonymous. A...
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The Virtues of Humility & Magnificence

Posted on August 31, 2025August 31, 2025 by Tony Crescio

https://youtu.be/F7KldV480nU In this Commentary Clip Exclusive, Tony discusses our readings for this weekend, pointing out two virtues that are key to living out our purpose as creatures created in God's image. Namely, the virtues of humili...
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We Become What We Love

Posted on August 6, 2025August 6, 2025 by Tony Crescio

https://youtu.be/AiDcZc99ZI0 In this Commentary Clip Exclusive, Tony discusses the central character of the parable of the rich man Jesus taught on the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time. As he explains, by using the generic name of "rich man," J...
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The Harmony of Spiritual Detachment & Work

Posted on August 2, 2025August 6, 2025 by Tony Crescio

https://youtu.be/A8MeJzwEeMg Our readings for this 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time seem to undermine the efforts of hard work. However, as Tony explains, the emphasis on spiritual detachment in our readings for this weekend are not meant to un...
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Independence Day: True Freedom & The Beautiful Life

Posted on June 27, 2025June 27, 2025 by Tony Crescio

https://youtu.be/sOGHRl-POAI As we celebrate Independence Day, Tony invites us to reflect upon how we understand the gift of freedom that has been won and defended for us by so many from a Christian perspective, and how the Gospel calls us ...
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Staying Focused on the Good Shepherd

Posted on May 11, 2025May 11, 2025 by Tony Crescio

https://youtu.be/6v8xVnOV1iA In this Commentary Clip Exclusive, Tony compares the conversation we witnessed last week between Jesus and Peter to what Jesus tells us about listening to the Good Shepherd's voice this weekend. As Tony explains...
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Imitating the Good Thief

Posted on April 13, 2025April 13, 2025 by Tony Crescio

https://youtu.be/LVTraGTCGUI In this Commentary Clip Exclusive, Tony focuses on the figure of the Good Thief, known traditionally as St. Dismas. As Tony explains, in this remarkable figure we see the desired effect of the Crucifixion of the...
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Temptation in the Desert: A Scriptural Debate

Posted on March 9, 2025March 9, 2025 by Tony Crescio

https://youtu.be/Ob83MKzlydw In this Commentary Clip, Tony discusses how what we witness in the temptation of Christ in the desert by the Devil is really a scriptural debate between the two. Ultimately, Jesus overcomes the threefold temptat...
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The Temptation of Christ & Authentic Human Living

Posted on March 8, 2025March 8, 2025 by Tony Crescio

https://youtu.be/LBqK6Gjg7sE In this Commentary Clip, Tony discusses how Jesus' being led into the desert by the Holy Spirit both emphasizes the reality of the Incarnate and teaches two things central to understanding authentic human living...
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