Salvation From the Eye of the Storm
In times of difficulty do we doubt, and in times of success, do we try to be self-sufficient? Or do we look to Christ?
Author Fr Vladimir Echalas SOLT
Fr Vladimir Echalas SOLT
Fr Vladimir Echalas SOLT, is parish priest of St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Wyong, NSW.
Poverty that Enriches
In his homily, Fr Vlad reflects on how the miracle of the fish and loaves foreshadowed an even greater one: Christ feeding us with His own self in the Eucharist, and the challenge that follows.
What Are You Willing to Give?
In the Gospel for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time we hear about the treasure and the pearl that one would sell everything in order to possess. Why would someone do such a thing? What does it mean for us as followers of Christ? Fr Vlad reflects…
Which Wolf Did You Feed Today?
In his homily for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr Vlad reflects on the struggle between good and evil that is happening in the world and within ourselves.
The Word, Creation & the Mass
In his homily for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr Vlad reflects on the Creative Word of God which even now speaks to us, especially in the liturgy.
Suffering & the Meaning of Life
In his homily for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr Vlad reflects on some differences between atheism and Christianity in regard to questions of the meaning of life and response to suffering.
What the Life & Death of Sts Peter & Paul Teach Us
In his homily for the Solemnity of Sts Peter and Paul, Fr Vlad looks at the contributions of these two very different men to the Gospels and the historical narrative of our Church.
Christ, Our Food and Sacrifice
In his homily for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, Fr Vlad shares his own awe at the gift of Christ in the Eucharist…