Province of St. Albert the Great, USA

Videos

11 Sept • Going Beyond Justice, Moved by Others

Father Charlie Bouchard continues his reflection on St. Paul's letter to the Colossians, urging us to "put on" compassion, kindness, humility, and patience. Explore the call to go beyond ordinary justice, forgive others, and love our enemies, moved by grace and the example of others. Discover how these acts of generosity and mercy bind us together and foreshadow the reign of God.

Meals, from Fast Food to Eucharist | 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

In this Know Before You Go video, Fr. Charlie Bouchard explores the deeper meaning of meals in scripture, moving beyond simple etiquette to understand sacramental dining. This Sunday reflection on the 22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time examines three types of meals: functional, social, and sacramental - focusing on how Jesus's four meals with the Pharisees in Luke's Gospel reveal the transformative power of humble encounter. Learn why humility, not humiliation, is essential for authentic spiritual transformation and how every Eucharist calls us to "come as you are" while leaving pretense behind.