S08 Ep. 42 – Being Human

Reflecting on the Parable of the Ten Virgins (Mt 25:1-13), Fr. Eric speaks about the invitation to make our entire lives a self-gift in the service of love. This is a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave during the weekend of Nov. 7/8, 2026 at Holy Family in Whitby, Ontario. As a key example, Fr Eric refers to a scene from a film called "The Break-Up" (2006) starring Vince Vaughn and Jennifer Aniston. Minor spoilers. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

Fr. Eric reflects upon a scene from a film called "The Break-Up" (2006) starring Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn involving the washing of dishes. Minor spoilers. This is a clip from a homily that Fr. Eric gave on Nov. 8, 2026 at Holy Family Parish in Whitby, Ontario on the Parable of the Ten Virgins (Mt 25:1-13). Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

Reflecting on the Beatitudes (Mt 5:1-12), Fr. Eric speaks about how God works out our salvation and the salvation of the world in the midst of that which is difficult. This is a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on the Solemnity of All Saints during the weekend of Oct. 31/Nov. 1, 2026 at Holy Family in Whitby, Ontario. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

Reflecting on the Lord's discussion about the greatest commandment (Mt 22:34-40), Fr. Eric speaks about loving God and loving our neighbor as ourselves. This is a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave during the weekend of Oct. 24/25, 2026 at Holy Family in Whitby, Ontario. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

This is a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric did on Oct. 17, 2026 at Holy Family in Whitby, Ontario for the wedding of Chris Kanemy and Melissa Morair. As a key example, Fr. Eric refers to a film called "A Man Called Otto" (2022) starring Tom Hanks. Major spoilers. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

Reflecting on the Gospel story about Jesus being asked about taxes (Mt 22:15-21), Fr. Eric speaks about the role of the Church in the world, and the significance of being made in the image of God.  This is a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave during the weekend of Oct. 17/18, 2026 at Holy Family in Whitby, Ontario. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

Reflecting on the Parable of the Wedding Feast (Mt 22:1-10), Fr. Eric speaks about the need to recover a sense of gratuity and giftedness in receiving the fullness of salvation offered to us in Christ. This is a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave at Holy Family in Whitby, Ontario during the weekend of Oct. 10/11, 2026. As a key example, Fr. Eric refers to a commentary by St. Faustina Kowalska on the subject of silence, especially in the context of prayer. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

Fr. Eric reflects upon a scene from a book from the Chronicles of Narnia series by C.S. Lewis called "The Silver Chair" (1953) in speaking about quenching the thirst of our deep desires. Spoilers. This is a clip from a homily that Fr. Eric gave on Oct. 3, 2026 at Holy Family in Whitby, Ontario reflecting on the Parable of the Wicked Tenants (Mt 21:33-43). Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

Reflecting on the Parable of the Wicked Tenants (Mt 21:33-43), Fr. Eric speaks about how it is possible to be enamoured with religious practice while failing to put God first in our lives. This is a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave during the weekend of Oct. 3/4, 2026 at Holy Family Parish in Whitby, Ontario. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

Reflecting on the Parable of the Two Sons (Mt 21:28-32), Fr. Eric speaks about the invitation to go forth to bring the world back to God. This is a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave during the weekend of Sept. 26/27, 2026 at Holy Family in Whitby, Ontario. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.