Hamden Catholic Homily: May 3, 2026

Today is May 3, 2026, the 5th Sunday of Easter. Our celebrants were Fr. Matthew Schneider and Deacon Ronald Gurr.In this homily, Father reflects on our universal longing for "more" - more comfort, more security, more meaning - and asks the deeper question: what truly satisfies? Drawing from John's Gospel and Jesus' declaration "I am the way, the truth, and the life," this message explores how heaven isn't a distant place but a relationship with Jesus available to us right now, through prayer and the Eucharist. Featuring a reflection on prayer from 20th-century spiritual writer Catherine Dougherty, this homily invites us to move beyond seeing Christianity as a rulebook and into a living, loving experience of Jesus.Permission to stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license # A-735133. All rights reserved.