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St. Paul says,  ^“I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do.” How often does that describe us! The reason for this is found in the Seven Capital Sins. Father Ed Broom gives a thorough catechesis on the Capital Sins – what they are, where they come from, and how we can avoid them.

Father Ed Broom, OMV, serves as Associate Pastor at St. Peter Chanel Church in Hawaiian Gardens, California. He is a member of the Religious Order, Oblates of the Virgin Mary, and was ordained by Saint John Paul II in St Peter’s Basilica on May 25, 1986. Fr. Ed is a Retreat Master and teaches Catholic Ignatian Marian Spirituality through articles, podcasts, a radio show, retreats and spiritual direction. He is the author of three books: From Humdrum to Holy, Total. Consecration to Jesus through Mary though the Mysteries of the Rosary and Road Map to Heaven, A Catholic Plan of Life.

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Father Ed Broom, OMV, serves as Associate Pastor at St. Peter Chanel Church in Hawaiian Gardens, California. He is a member of the Religious Order, Oblates of the Virgin Mary, and was ordained by Saint John Paul II in St Peter’s Basilica on May 25, 1986. Fr. Ed is a Retreat Master and teaches Catholic Ignatian Marian Spirituality through articles, podcasts, a radio show, retreats and spiritual direction. He is the author of three books: From Humdrum to Holy, Total. Consecration to Jesus through Mary though the Mysteries of the Rosary and Road Map to Heaven, A Catholic Plan of Life.

This homily is for couples getting married,  couples planning on getting married, and couples already married! Father Ed Broom instructs a couple getting married on how to have a solid marriage and a great marriage! One of the greatest communicators in the last century, Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, wrote  a book “It Takes Three to Get Married” – the husband, wife, and Jesus Christ! Father Ed shares some ways that a couple can put that book into practice.

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Father Ed Broom treats us to a cornucopia of inspirations from the First Reading, the Psalm, the Gospel, and the Saint of the Day – St. Peter Claver, SJ who ministered to the African slaves brought to Columbia by the slave traders. In his 40 years of ministry it is estimated that he personally catechized and baptized 300,000 slaves.

Father Ed Broom, OMV, serves as Associate Pastor at St. Peter Chanel Church in Hawaiian Gardens, California. He is a member of the Religious Order, Oblates of the Virgin Mary, and was ordained by Saint John Paul II in St Peter’s Basilica on May 25, 1986. Fr. Ed is a Retreat Master and teaches Catholic Ignatian Marian Spirituality through articles, podcasts, a radio show, retreats and spiritual direction. He is the author of three books: From Humdrum to Holy, Total. Consecration to Jesus through Mary though the Mysteries of the Rosary and Road Map to Heaven, A Catholic Plan of Life.

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Father Ed Broom reminds us of the necessity to be vigilant and be prepared, for we know not the hour nor the day when death may visit us and we will stand before Jesus as Judge. Now is the time for Mercy!!!

Father Ed Broom, OMV, serves as Associate Pastor at St. Peter Chanel Church in Hawaiian Gardens, California. He is a member of the Religious Order, Oblates of the Virgin Mary, and was ordained by Saint John Paul II in St Peter’s Basilica on May 25, 1986. Fr. Ed is a Retreat Master and teaches Catholic Ignatian Marian Spirituality through articles, podcasts, a radio show, retreats and spiritual direction. He is the author of three books: From Humdrum to Holy, Total. Consecration to Jesus through Mary though the Mysteries of the Rosary and Road Map to Heaven, A Catholic Plan of Life.

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In a homily at a votive Mass in honor of St. Joseph, Father Ed Broom says if we want to love Mary and Jesus fully, we really have to love St. Joseph, spouse of Mary and step-father of Jesus! Father Ed highlights three virtues of good St. Joseph to increase our love and devotion for him.

Father Ed Broom, OMV, serves as Associate Pastor at St. Peter Chanel Church in Hawaiian Gardens, California. He is a member of the Religious Order, Oblates of the Virgin Mary, and was ordained by Saint John Paul II in St Peter’s Basilica on May 25, 1986. Fr. Ed is a Retreat Master and teaches Catholic Ignatian Marian Spirituality through articles, podcasts, a radio show, retreats and spiritual direction. He is the author of three books: From Humdrum to Holy, Total. Consecration to Jesus through Mary though the Mysteries of the Rosary and Road Map to Heaven, A Catholic Plan of Life.