Totus Tuus: Recent Episodes
Fr Troy
What is the meaning of the palms and how does it help us understand the Passion of Jesus Christ?
Jesus is trying to help us discern our desires so that we can pursue it with our whole heart. But what do we really want?
There is a lot of confusion about what is marriage and therefore what is family. What does the culture believe and what does the Church teach?
Did the Pope change church teaching? What is this new document from the Vatican all about?
A great gift requires great preparation. How are we preparing for Christmas and what does God want to do in our life?
Why did he pay those who worked early in the morning the same as those who only worked one hour? What does it signify?
The rock, the keys and the royal steward. The Gospel for this weekend shows us the importance of St Peter for the Catholic Church
Why does it feel like God is silent in the face of our trials? Does his silence reveal absence or presence?
The feast of the transfiguration has special theological significance but how is it relevant for our daily lives?
What is the significance of the title 'Our Lady of Perpetual Help' and how do we grow in our understanding of Mary as our Mother.
One of the deepest desires of the human heart is to be seen so that we become known and therefore loved. How does God see you?
Our hearts are in this tug of war between heaven and earth. How does the Ascension help us?
What is the way that we can continue to engage the world and our loved ones in a way that truly captures their hearts?
We know how to say the mass but we do not know how to pray the mass. Here are five ways we can pray the mass: sin, speak, sacrifice, service, satisfy
Why do wr wave palms in victory when we are listening to what seems like a defeat in the passion of Jesus?
Life was not supposed to end this way in death. This was not how God made us but what is he going to do about it?
What does it mean to truly see? Jesus reveals to us what true sight entails and what true blindness is
Reflecting on the woman at the well invites us to see beyond our natural thirst to our spiritual one
We are called to enter into the desert with Jesus and allow Jesus to be victorious in you.
Jesus desires more than just the exterior conformity to the law but an interior transformation of the heart
Continuing Jesus' sermon on the mount, he reveals another path to happiness and true fulfillment.
Canada's new euthenasia law will allow those with mental illnesses to receive MAID. What does the Church teach about this?
What does Our Lady of Guadalupe have to do with the Magi? What principle did God use to convert the Aztecs along with the wise men from the East?
Despite the challenges we experience, true Christian freedom gives us the possibility within God's love to reframe our story, to see the narrative of our life differently than what the circumstances dictate.
Sometimes we wish things were different but our Lord is inviting us today to not run away from the desert but to find renewal in it
How do we live advent? Our culture already seems to be celebrating Christmas but Catholics are very counter cultural in our living out of Advent by living with longing and fulfillment
Sometimes we run away from peace ironically the place where we know our hearts will be fulfilled but we do so because we will have to lay down our crowns. Who is the King of your heart?
We want to celebrate Catholic Education but sometimes it's hard to even celebrate being Catholic at all. What's the role of Catholic Education and what does Jesus teach us about it?
This seems like an obvious question but when we dig into the depths of our sinful heart we might begin to doubt the answer.
How do we have a prayer that goes directly to God and how do we advance in mystical prayer?
One of the common experiences that people have in prayer is this experience of dryness. Consequently people are tempted to give up prayer but that is precisely the time to persevere.
Thanksgiving is more than just turkeys and showing gratitude. Our Gospel is inviting us to LIVE gratitude
(You see what I did there haha). Jesus is inviting us to do the impossible today in the Gospel. Do we have enough faith to do it?
Jesus' Gospel for Sunday is confusing. What is he trying to say and what is he trying to encourage?
Listen to the story of Donald Calloway, a drug addict, almost-yakuza-gang-member to see how far God's mercy extends.
Jesus invites us today to embrace the virtue of humility. What does it mean to be truly humble?
Is salvation something that our modern world needs and what is the narrow door of salvation?
On the Solemnity of the assumption of our Lady, we celebrate the power of Gods grace in Mary and available to each of us.
What do you believe is God's deepest desire for humanity? To be fully alive or fully miserable?
Do we believe that God will pull through in our life? How does Abraham's journey of faith help us to continue to strive in our faith?
Who are we and what are we called to do? The new movie top gun Maverick gives us some insight into what it means to be a Christian.
What does Jesus mean when he talks about the one thing necessary in the story of Martha and Mary?
With the overturning of Roe v. Wade, there has been a lot of controversy and anger in our world. How does the Church approach the topic of abortion?
Why is it so hard to be Catholic? Why are there so many rules and how does it lead to authentic freedom? *Sorry about the audio quality, I will try to fix for next week!
On this Feast of Corpus Christi, how do we celebrate each Eucharist with great love and devotion?
Is evangelization something that is only the job of priests and nuns or is it the duty of all Catholics? *Sorry audio quality is really quiet.
What is the significance of the Ascension of Jesus and what do near death experiences tell us?
What is the purpose of the Sunday Obligation and why do we have to go to mass on Sundays?
What are the depths of Divine Mercy? How far will He go to reveal the power of his mercy?
On Good Friday we meditate with love on what Jesus did for us and the Old Testament shines a light on the power and majesty of his work
Have you ever felt a deep shame that seems buried inside your heart? Jesus is inviting us to give him permission to enter into our shame so that he can heal and transform us.
Sometimes we focus only on the younger brother but we realize we are potentially more like the older brother...
How does the transfiguration guide us from the mountain top experiences in our life to the dry deserts? Is there some parallel with our spiritual life?
What is the significance of Jesus entering into the wilderness/desert? What does it have to do with Lent?
The call to love our enemies seems impossible even irrational but upon deeper reflection, we will find that it is eminently rational and has the power to heal our nation
How do we understand the current events in our world today in light of the Gospel and how can we remain united as one?
A live version of a homily given on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord concerning our right to worship and a call for unity in the Body of Christ
Do you ever feel like you don't get anything out of the mass? Do you feel like you say the mass with your lips but do not pray it with your heart? This is an explanation of how to pray the mass and enter into the mystery and mysticism of the mass.
The wedding feast of Cana reveals God's deep love for all of us but are we ready to respond to that love with the totality of our being?
On Dec 17, Quebec required that anyone entering a worship space was required to show proof of vaccination. What is the Church's stance and what is the root of this issue?
What does it mean to forgive? That everything is ok? That everything is alright? The Christian understanding is much more nuanced and this is the path to becoming a Holy Family
The mystery of Christmas invites us to reflect on the God who breaks through into our lives. But will he find space in our hearts or will there be no room in the inn?
The visitation of Mary gives us the template of how to prepare for Christmas through the heart of Mary.
Spoiler alert! This is a homily on Shang-Chi and the legend of the ten rings. What imprisons you? What is holding you back from the person God is calling you to be?
How can we maintain the indissolubility and permanence of marriage while at the same time allowing annulments? Are we violating Jesus' teaching?
What is going to happen at the end of time? What will we know for sure? Today we dive into Scripture and the Catechism to really see what we know for sure will happen at the end of time.
Christian persecution is rampant in our times and many Christians were faced with the question: who is your king? Many of them have given their lives for Christ but if someone asked us that question, what would we say?
Many catholic prophecies have arise during these turbulent times but are they true? What does the Church and Scripture teach?
What is the theology of giving? Is giving a fundamental part of what it means to be human?
It is rarely ever spoken of but Jesus speaks about the reality of hell in our gospel today. So how do we fully understand the significance of hell?
In these uncertain and tumultuous times, will you choose the venom of sorrow or be a witness to joy?
Do we really need to pray? Just as Jesus healed the deaf man so too he desires to heal our spiritual deafness through silence. Learn about the secular science pointing to the importance of prayer and how to combat distractions
We have personally curated Spotify lists, YouTube homepages and facebook feeds but what about a custom made religion?
Have you ever wondered how it's possible that Jesus is present in the Eucharist? In this episode, we explore how to understand it in a very simple way and how it the Eucharist is not contrary to reason
How are we living? Do we live as if God does not exist or does his presence permeate our entire life?
Is our spiritual journey about looking for God like we are lost or is opening our hearts to the One who is already seeking us?
During this tumultuous time in Canada, how can we be prophets of truth and reconciliation?
What are the obstacles to coming home? Where is home? Finding Dory is a beautiful movie illustrating the challenges to coming home but also the love of those seeking the lost
Jesus compares the Kingdom of God to several things but in the context of the Old Testament, his comparison to. Mustard tree is surprising and helps us understand our current events.
During the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ, we grow in reverence and love for the blood of Christ. It had an atoning effect in the Old Testament but how does it relate to us today?
With the restrictions that are going on in Alberta, we are legitimately frustrated but what will you do with your frustration?
Do you know the love of God in a real and personal way? When we encounter His love, we are changed and moved to respond
This Sunday was Good Shepherd Sunday and we are reminded that the journey to the priesthood is not easy and our future shepherds need our prayers
What are you clinging to? Toilet paper or the truth? Fear or faith?
Listen to how Easter changes the way we live our lives!
As we prepare for Holy Week, the passion narrative asks us two questions to reflect upon during the week.
How do we speak about gender dysphoria in a truthful and charitable way? How do we understand ourselves in light of Christ?
Do you notice the division in our world today? What are the causes of it and what are the solutions?
Why does God ask Abraham to sacrifice Isaac? Why do we encounter struggle and suffering in our life?
This first Sunday of Lent, our Lord invites us to reflect on what are the masks and false identities we are wearing that keep us imprisoned
From the readings during the sixth Sunday of OT we reflect on the deeper spiritual meaning of the Gospel
An old homily focusing on the beautiful passage from Matthew "Render unto Caesar what is Caesar's..."
This week the focus is shifted onto the liturgy itself and the meaning behind why we go to mass.
Last Sunday God was asking us if we were listening and this sunday he is asking us if we are running away from his call to peace in our lives like the prophet Jonah
Social Media creators are sounding the alarm about harmful technological algorithms on social media, but are we aware of the algorithms of the heart?
Have you ever felt ashamed for being Catholic? Maybe we never knew the great contributions that Catholicism has given to western civilization...
What do we mean when we say amen? In particular what do we assent to when we say amen to the Body of Christ?
What is one way in which we can evangelize the youth? How do the truths of the faith correspond to the desires of their hearts?
What is the significance of the Ascension for our lives? What does the matrix have to do with it ?
This is a bible study into Mt 17:1-9 and Transfiguration. It goes into the meaning of why Jesus is transfigured and why Moses and Elijah are present.
This is a deeper analysis into the Gospel of John 2 and the Wedding Feast of Cana and its hidden biblical meanings.
This was a talk for teachers to prepare for Holy Week based on the last two words of Christ
This was the last session of our bible study using John Bergsma's "Bible Basics for Catholics"
Part two of our book study of Jacque Phillipe's book Searching for and Maintaining Peace
6th Sunday of Easter understanding the dynamics of an orphan spirituality vs. one of trust in God
Book study based on the book by Jacque Phillipe, Searching for and Maintaining Peace. We read pgs. 1-30. The recording begins with the preface and there are periods of silence to allow you to pray with the text.
We know WHAT the Church teaches about going to mass but have we considered WHY she teaches that?:
How great is the mercy of God?
"I cannot punish even the greatest sinner if he appeals to my mercy..."
With the help of the Angelic Doctor, we try to understand the significance of spiritual communion in relation to the Eucharist