Fr. Brendan Curran, OP

about Laura, a tamale vendor who was deported, and how her community responded with inspiring solidarity.

In this week's reflection, Father Brendan explores the themes of perseverance and resilience found in the day's readings.

Reflections on the readings for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, connecting them to the current realities of injustice and oppression, particularly the aggressive actions of ICE in Chicago. Calling for a commitment to justice, prayer for all, and a rejection of vengeance, urging viewers to be beacons of hope in a world thirsting for it.

Father Brendan Curran delivers a prophetic message about Jesus's parable of new wine and new wineskins, applying it to today's crises in Ukraine, Gaza, and US immigration policy. This Friday devotional from the Dominican Promoter for Justice and Peace doesn't shy away from difficult topics - it confronts how 'old wineskin' approaches to conflict and human rights are failing worldwide. Are you ready to be part of the 'new wine' of hope and transformation? This isn't your typical feel-good devotional - it's a call to prophetic witness in our broken world.

Feeling discouraged? Ready to give up? Father Brendan Curran shares a powerful message from the Gospel of Luke about Jesus calling his disciples to 'go deeper' after a night of empty nets. This Thursday devotional explores how God calls us to persevere through failed exams, financial struggles, health challenges, and social division. Join the Dominican Promoter for Justice and Peace as he reminds us that God never gives up on us, even when we're ready to quit. Perfect for anyone facing difficult times and seeking spiritual encouragement.

Connecting Luke's Gospel about the "narrow gate" to modern immigration issues, the Ukraine war, and Christian social justice. Speaking from Chicago's Martin dePorres Community Chapel, Fr. Curran challenges Catholics to see refugees and immigrants as God's messengers, drawing parallels between Isaiah's "fugitives" and today's displaced peoples. This Catholic sermon addresses real-world applications of Gospel teachings on dignity, inclusion, and Christian responsibility in times of crisis.