This homily was delivered on a visit to St. Peter’s Parish, Calgary.5th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Lk. 5: 1-11) “Another Chance at Greatness”https://swordsoftruth.files.wordpress.com/2019/02/homily-5th-sunday-o.t..m4aPDF Version

#SorrynotSorry – Homily by Fr. Cristino

Feb 3rd, 2019

This homily was delivered on a visit to St. Bonaventure Parish, Calgary.4th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Jer. 1: 4-5, 17-19; 1 Cor. 13: 4-13; Lk. 4: 21-30) #SorrynotSorryhttps://swordsoftruth.files.wordpress.com/2019/02/homily-fourth-sunday-ot.m4

“The Last Stone Jar” – Homily by Fr. Cristino

Jan 20th, 2019

2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time (Jn. 2: 1-11) “The Last Stone Jar”https://swordsoftruth.files.wordpress.com/2019/01/homliy-2nd-sunday-o.t..m4aPDF Version

“Christmas in the Police Station” – Homily by Fr. Cristino

Dec 25th, 2018

This homily was delivered in the headquarters of Calgary Police Services on Christmas Eve where Fr. Cristino replaced the chaplain to the CPS while he recovers from surgery. Solemnity of the Nativity of our Lord (Lk. 2: 1-16) “Christmas in the

“Subjects of an Invisible Throne” – Homily by Fr. Cristino

Nov 25th, 2018

This homily was preached on the occasion of Fr. Cristino’s visit to the Calgary seminarians studying at St. Joseph’s Seminary, Edmonton.Solemnity of our Lord Jesus Christ, Universal King (Jn. 18: 33b-37) “Subjects of an Invisible Throne”https

“Apprentices of the Sacred Mysteries” – Homily by Fr. Cristino

Nov 11th, 2018

This homily was delivered at St. Patrick’s Parish, Calgary, on the occasion of the inauguration of a newly added Mass at 7:00pm Saturday evenings in the weekly parish schedule. 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time – “Apprentices of the Sacred Mysterie

“Selling the Priesthood” – Homily by Fr. Cristino

Oct 28th, 2018

This homily was delivered as part of a vocational promotion weekend at St. Michael’s parish, Calgary. 30th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Heb. 5: 1-6; Mk. 10: 46-52) “Selling the Priesthood”https://swordsoftruth.files.wordpress.com/2018/10/homily-3

“The Redeemer of Man, Rich in Mercy” – Homily by Fr. Cristino

Oct 23rd, 2018

This homily was delivered on the occasion of the feast of St. John Paul II, the 40th anniversary of the inauguration of his papacy.The Redeemer of Man, Rich in Mercyhttps://swordsoftruth.files.wordpress.com/2018/10/st-john-paul-ii-homily.mp3

“Only Priests Crucified With Christ” – Homily by Fr. Cristino

Sep 23rd, 2018

This homily was preached on the occasion of a vocation promotion weekend at St. Patrick’s Parish, Calgary.25th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Wis. 2: 12, 17-20 & Mk. 9: 30-37) “Only Priests Crucified With Christ”https://swordsoftruth.files.wordpres

“The Tireless Priest” – Homily by Fr. Cristino

Jul 22nd, 2018

This homily was delivered at Holy Spirit Parish, Calgary.16th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Mk. 6: 30-34) “The Tireless Priest”https://swordsoftruth.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/homily-16th-sunday-ot.mp3PDF Version

“Friends in High Places” – Homily by Fr. Cristino

Jul 15th, 2018

This homily was preached on the titular feast of St. Bonaventure in St. Bonaventure Parish, Calgary.Solemnity of St. Bonaventure (Is. 52: 7-10; Eph. 3: 14-19; Mt. 23: 8-12) “Friends in High Places” https://swordsoftruth.files.wordpress.com/20

“A Vocation to Weakness?” – Homily by Fr. Cristino

Jul 8th, 2018

This homily was preached at St. Thomas More Parish, Calgary, during a vocation promotions weekend. 14th Sunday of Ordinary Time (2 Cor. 12: 7-10) “A Vocation to Weakness?”https://swordsoftruth.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/14th-sunday-ot-vocati

“Overwhelming Death” – Homily by Fr. Cristino

Jul 1st, 2018

This homily was delivered in All Saints Parish, Lethbridge, Alberta. 13th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Wis. 1: 13-15; 2: 23-24 & Mk. 5: 21-43) “Overwhelming Death”https://swordsoftruth.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/13th-sunday-ot.mp3PDF Version

“The Serpent’s Crushed Head” – Homily by Fr. Cristino

Jun 10th, 2018

This homily was preached in the Carmel of the Divine Heart to the Carmelite Sisters in Mississauga, ON, during their annual retreat, preached by Fr. Cristino.10th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Gn. 3: 9-15 & Mk. 3: 20-35) “The Serpent’s Crushed Head

“The Bread that Masters Sinew and Limb” – Homily by Fr. Cristino

Jun 3rd, 2018

This homily was preached to the young adults gathered at the Singles For Christ “Crossroads Vocation Discernment Retreat.”Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ- Corpus Christi (Ex. 24: 3-8; Heb. 9: 11-15; Mk. 14: 12-16, 22-26) “T

“Smelling, Tasting & Touching God” – Homily by Fr. Cristino

May 27th, 2018

This homily was preached at St. Albert the Great Parish, Calgary, on the occasion of the First Holy Communion of my goddaughter. Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity (Dt. 4: 32-34, 39-40; Rom. 8: 14-17; Mt. 28: 16-20) “Smelling, Tasting & Touchi

“I Chose You” – Homily by Fr. Cristino

May 6th, 2018

This homily was delivered at St. Peter’s Parish on a weekend in promotion of vocations to the priesthood, religious and single life.Sixth Sunday of Easter (Jn. 15: 9-17) “I Chose You”https://swordsoftruth.files.wordpress.com/2018/05/may-5-6-h

“Reluctant Shepherds Are Hired Hands” – Homily by Fr. Cristino

Apr 23rd, 2018

Fourth Sunday of Easter- Day of Prayer for Vocations to the Priesthood (Jn. 10: 11- 16) “Reluctant Shepherds Are Hired Hands”https://swordsoftruth.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/homily-fourth-easter-vocations.mp3PDF Version

“You Are Witnesses of These Things” – Homily by Fr. Cristino

Apr 15th, 2018

This Homily was preached to the students of Catholic Christian Outreach prior to their end-of-the-year Spring Banquet.Third Sunday of Easter (Lk. 24: 35-48) “You Are Witnesses of These Things”https://swordsoftruth.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/

“Miserando Atque Eligendo” – Homily by Fr. Cristino

Apr 8th, 2018

This homily was delivered at St. Luke’s Parish, Calgary, on the occasion of their “Priest Appreciation Weekend”.Second Sunday of Easter – Divine Mercy Sunday – (Jn. 20: 19-31) “Miserando Atque Eligendo”https://swordsoftruth.files.wordpress.co

“Veiled in Glory” – Homily by Fr. Cristino

Apr 1st, 2018

Vigil of the Solemnity of the Resurrection of the Lord, The Paschal Triduum “Veiled in Glory” https://swordsoftruth.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/easter-vigil-homily.mp3PDF VersionThe tomb of Christ

“The Naked Altar” – Homily by Fr. Cristino

Mar 30th, 2018

Commemoration of the Passion of the Lord, Sacred Paschal Triduum “The Naked Altar”https://swordsoftruth.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/good-friday-homily.mp3PDF Version

“The Consequence of and Solution for Sin” – Homily by Fr. Cristino

Mar 30th, 2018

Mass of the Lord’s Supper (Jn. 13: 1-15) Holy Thursday of the Sacred Paschal Triduum “The Consequence of and Solution for Sin”https://swordsoftruth.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/holy-thursday-homily.mp3PDF Version

“Healed by Faith, Not Mud” – Homily by Fr. Cristino

Mar 11th, 2018

This homily was preached as part of the parish mission at St. Mary’s Church, Brooks.Fourth Sunday of Lent- Second Scrutiny (Jn. 9: 1-41) “Healed by Faith, Not Mud”https://swordsoftruth.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/homily-fourth-sunday-lent.mp3

“Taking Authority Over the Temple” – Homily by Fr. Cristino

Mar 4th, 2018

This homily was preached in the parish of Sacred Heart, Strathmore, at the start of the Lenten Mission there, delivered by Fr. Cristino.3rd Sunday of Lent (Jn. 2: 13-25) “Taking Authority Over the Temple”https://swordsoftruth.files.wordpress.