Father Ed Wills

Immaculate Conception

Fr. Ed takes the occasion of the Second Week of Advent to discuss not only John the Baptist, which is the customary reading for the week, but also the Immaculate Conception. Both are great themes for the preparation of the Nativity. 

Christ Will Appear on the Last Day

On the first Sunday of Advent 2019, Fr. Ed discusses some misconceptions about Christ's second coming.

Thanksgiving Day 2019

Join Father Ed for his Thanksgiving Day homily.

Christ the King 2019

On this celebration of Christ the King, Father Ed discusses the responsibilities of being king, and how Jesus accomplishes his role as King of the Universe.

Who is our Center

Jesus shocked the crowd when he predicted the destruction of Jerusalem. How could God allow such an outrage. But God, having given his people free will, placed the destiny of Jerusalem into the hands of its inhabitants. Would they live in obedience and peace? Or, live in rebellion and destruction? What about us?

Promises of "I AM"

Jesus proves the resurrection by appealing to God's Divine Name, I AM. God says "I AM the God of Abraham." Not "I was..." Therefore, Abraham is still living. Join Father Ed as he reflects on the power and promises of the Divine Name.

If Jesus Came to Your House

Passing through Jericho, Jesus stopped to visit the home of Zacchaeus. Join Father Ed as he reflects on the imaginative journey of Jesus paying us a visit. How would we prepare? How would we react? This homily invites us all to pause and think.

Understanding Purgatory

On the occasion of All Souls Day, 2019, Father Ed takes the opportunity to explain the doctrine of purgatory. It is one of the most misunderstood teachings of the Church. Many Protestants find it particularly confusing. Father Ed explains it simply and erases many of the misconceptions about the doctrine. He also explains why it is important to pray for the souls in purgatory, which is the purpose for gathering on All Souls Day.

Feast of All Saints 2019

Father Ed's homily given on All Saints day discusses why we honor and venerate the saints. "The saints are our role models," explains Fr. Ed. "They are also our friends. They are our big brothers and sisters who have blazed the trail to heaven before us and help us along the way."

Overcoming in Prayer

Jesus told a parable about overcoming a dishonest judge through perseverance. What is Jesus trying to tell us? Should we pester God like spoiled children until he gives us what we want? Or does Jesus have something entirely different in mind? Join Father Ed as he explains this parable and gives us new insight on the power of prayer.