Deacon Ryan first proclaims the Gospel for the Solemnity of Christ the King, from Matthew 25:31-46. Deacon Ryan then discusses how Christ as our King is a rallying cry to battle, yet how we fight that battle might not be as we initially think.By Dcn Ryan Sales

Deacon Ryan first proclaims the Gospel for the feast of St. Cecelia, from Luke 19:11-28. Deacon Ryan describes how St. Cecelia and our Lady Mother are the perfect examples of femininity.By Dcn Ryan Sales

Deacon Ryan first proclaims the Gospel for the feast of St. Albert the Great, from Luke 17:11-19. Deacon Ryan then challenges us to think, to question, to hypothesize, to test and analyze. Faith is not in opposition to reason.By Dcn Ryan Sales

Deacon Ryan first proclaims the Gospel for Wednesday of the thirtyfirst week in Ordinary time, from Luke 14:25-33. Deacon Ryan uses an example of when his daughter was bullied to show how difficult it can be to follow Christ.By Dcn Ryan Sales

Deacon Ryan first proclaims the Gospel for Wednesday of the 29th week in Ordinary time, from Luke 12:39-48. Deacon Ryan then discusses power and authority in the Church.By Dcn Ryan Sales

Deacon Ryan first proclaims the Gospel for Wednesday of the third week of Advent, from Luke 1:26-38. Deacon Ryan then describes the full impact of Mary's yes, her fiat.By Dcn Ryan Sales

Deacon Ryan first proclaims the Gospel for the 4th Sunday of Advent, from Luke 1:26-38 Deacon Ryan then highlights how for many, Advent and the Christmas season is anything BUT joyful. Families are complex. And yet, if we look at the Holy Family, the perfect family, we also see that they were anything BUT normal.…

Deacon Ryan first proclaims the Gospel for Wednesday of the nineteenth week in Ordinary time, from Matthew 18:15-20. Deacon Ryan then uses the "famous" words of Pope Francis, "who am I to judge?" to discuss that while we are not called to judge our brothers and sisters, we ARE called to intervene when they sin.…

Deacon Ryan first proclaims the Gospel for Wednesday of the twenty-first week in Ordinary time, from Matthew 23:27-32. Deacon Ryan then discusses our lack of self-love, how we often take a more Protestant approach to our humanity (snow covered dung-hill) rather than appreciating that our Lord is foolishly in love with us.…

Deacon Ryan first proclaims the Gospel for Wednesday of the twenty-seventh week in Ordinary time, from Luke 11:1-4. Deacon Ryan discusses a single word in the Lord's Prayer, the Our Father: Father. He reminds us that while we may pray this prayer on auto-pilot, it is worth medidating on the awesomeness of being able to call God, the creator of the …

Deacon Ryan first proclaims the Gospel for Wednesday of the fourteenth week in Ordinary time, from Matthew 10:1-7. Deacon Ryan discusses the dismissal at Mass, how they are not simply words, but rather an exhortation.By Dcn Ryan Sales

Deacon Ryan first proclaims the Gospel for Wednesday of the thirteenth week in Ordinary time, from Matthew 11:25-27. Deacon Ryan uses an example from his flying days to highlight that we focus on an illusion of control in our lives. Sometimes the best appraoch is to simply let go.By Dcn Ryan Sales

Deacon Ryan first proclaims the Gospel for Wednesday of the tenth week in Ordinary time, from Matthew 5:17-19. Deacon Ryan then discusses authority. Our world has a difficult relationship with authority, and yet it is one of the characteristics that distinguishes Catholicism from other religions.By Dcn Ryan Sales

Deacon Ryan first proclaims the Gospel for Wednesday of the thirteenth week in Ordinary time, from Matthew 8:28-34. Deacon Ryan then describes watching the movie "The Sound of Freedom". The movie challenges us to action, but it can also lead us to question why horrible things can happen to children. Deacon Ryan shares what Pope Francis has to say o…

Deacon Ryan first proclaims the Gospel for Pentecost, from John 20:19-23. Deacon Ryan then describes how the Holy Spirit is often the least understood and least prayed to person of the Holy Trinity. Yet, it is the Holy Spirit who kindles in us our faith. Deacon Ryan challenges us to spend more time getting to know the Advocate, the Paraclete.…

Deacon Ryan first proclaims the Gospel for Wednesday of the 2nd week of Easter, from John 3:16-21. Deacon Ryan reflects on John 3:16, arguably one of the most well known verses of scripture: "God so loved the world that he gave his only-begotten Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life." He then challen…

Deacon Ryan first proclaims the Gospel for the feasts of Sts Philip and James, from John 14:6-14. Deacon Ryan then describes how Jesus tells us that we will do even greater works that he has done. How can we, mere mortal creatures, do more than God himself? St. Thomas Aquinas has an answer!By Dcn Ryan Sales

Deacon Ryan first proclaims the Gospel for Wednesday of the 6th week of Easter, from John 16:12-15. Deacon Ryan then discusses his diaconal brother, Deacon Mitch, and how he has a unique gift of meeting people where they are at. While we are called to spread the Good News, we first must establish the mutual ground upon which we can build our argume…

Deacon Ryan first proclaims the Gospel for Wednesday Holy Week, from Matthew 26:14-25. Deacon Ryan then describes how we are all sinners, but that although it is our sins that put Jesus on the Cross (not just the sin of Judas Iscariot), Jesus died on that same cross so that we don't have to.By Dcn Ryan Sales

Deacon Ryan first proclaims the Gospel for the fourth Sunday of Easter, from John 10:1-10. Deacon Ryan then describes how we need to be intentional about seeking role models, first and foremost being Jesus Christ.By Dcn Ryan Sales

Deacon Ryan first proclaims the Gospel for Wednesday of the 4th Week in Lent, from John 5:17-30. Deacon Ryan then describes his experience of Alternative Spring Break, a mission trip to Louisiana. He speaks about how he saw the students on that trip focus primarily on relationship with those they served and how they loved them. This is a response t…

Deacon Ryan first proclaims the Gospel for Wednesday of the 2nd Week in Lent, from Matthew 20:17-28. Deacon Ryan then discusses the very challenging words of Jesus "whoever wishes to be first among you shall be your slave". In 2023, the word "slavery" rightfully elicits revulsion. However, this was not the form of slavery Jesus was calling us to. T…

Deacon Ryan first proclaims the Gospel for Wednesday of the fifth week in ordinary time, from Mark 7:14-23. Deacon Ryan then discusses how as we approach Lent, the "why" of our Lenten observances matters, otherwise we risk falling into the same traps as our forebearers. Everything we do must be framed by our God who loves us.…

Deacon Ryan first proclaims the Gospel for Wednesday of the sixth week in ordinary time, from Mark 8:22-26 . Deacon Ryan his grandmothers miraculous reversion after almost 60 years away from the Church, and how the Gospel miracle today is unique in that it was accomplished in stages. Sometimes when our Lord is working miracles in our life they won'…

Deacon Ryan first proclaims the Gospel for Wednesday of the 1st Week in Lent, from Luke 11:29-32 . Deacon Ryan then discusses how we are called to "Return to our Lord with our whole heart ". Our Adversary will throw everything at us during Lent, but we have the sign that was so desparately sought after: Jesus Christ! So, no matter how challenging i…

Deacon Ryan first proclaims the Gospel for the 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time, from Matthew 5:1-12a. Deacon Ryan then provides a framework for tackling some of the most challenging of the Beatitudes. Blessed are they who mourn? Blessed are the poor in spirit? To grapple with these, we need to look not just to Jesus Christ, but to Christ crucified!…

Deacon Ryan first proclaims the Gospel for Wednesday of the twenty-third week in ordinary time, from Luke 6:20-26. Deacon Ryan then describes the crosses that his wife has carried during their marriage. While St. Paul states he would like to spare couples the "tribulations" that come with marriage, Deacon Ryan suggests that most married couples wou…

Deacon Ryan first proclaims the Gospel for the Second Sunday of Easter, from John 20:19-31. Deacon Ryan then a significant event in his wife's faith journey: her return to the Sacrament of Reconciliation. He challenges the narrative of "doubting Thomas", instead focusing on our Lord's Divine Mercy.By Dcn Ryan Sales

Deacon Ryan first proclaims the Gospel for the Thursday of the Twenty First Week in Ordinary Time, from Matthew 24:42-51. Deacon Ryan then describes an incident from his career as a paramedic, where he fell asleep in the most inopportune of times. He then describes how in the Gospel, we are called to "stay awake". After 2000 years of waiting on our…

Deacon Ryan first proclaims the Gospel for the 18th Sunday of Ordinary Time, from Luke 12:13-21. Then Deacon Ryan tells of his experience after returning to Canada from the Philippines. Despite financial struggles, his wife and daughter constantly reminded him where our true riches reside. Reflecting on the scripture of the day, Deacon Ryan address…

Deacon Ryan first proclaims the Gospel for the 4th Sunday of Lent, from Luke 15:1-3, 11-32. Then Deacon Ryan introduces himself to the University of Dallas chapel community. He then reflects upon how Lent is a time of many signs and symbols, and many challenges. It is a difficult time to celebrate Lent, as for many, the last 2 years of a global pan…

Deacon Ryan first proclaims the Gospel for the 6th Sunday of Ordinary Time, from Luke 6:17, 20-26. Then Deacon Ryan relates his experience at Westminster Abbey in Mission BC. His time there caused him to reflect on what it entails to live out the Christian life, especially when viewed through the lens of the radical way monastics life and consideri…

Deacon Ryan first reads the gospel for the 4th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Luke 4:21-30. Then, in his homily, Deacon Ryan focuses on the how we are all lovingly made by God for a purpose. Part of that purpose is to proclaim the truths of our Lord Jesus Christ. But, as our first reading and Gospel today identify, we will be persecuted. We must remain s…

Deacon Ryan first reads the gospel for Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God, Luke 2:16-21. Then, in his homily, Deacon Ryan touches on Holy Days of Obligation in Canada. He then asks the question, why of all the Holy Days of Obligation did Canada retain Mary, Holy Mother of God. Deacon Ryan proposes that not only is the day about Mary, but that Ma…

Deacon Ryan first reads the gospel for the Nativity of the Lord - Mass During the Day, John 1:1-18. Then, in his homily, Deacon Ryan focuses on the kingship of Jesus Christ. Despite becoming incarnate in a small and helpless child, Jesus is indeed the Word, the Son of God, through whom all things were created. He invites us to participate in his pr…

Deacon Ryan first reads the gospel for the 4th Sunday of Advent, Luke 1:39-45. Then, in his homily, Deacon Ryan focuses on the centrality of the feminine genius in salvation history. Deacon Ryan was inspired by the creative Rachel Wong of the Feminine Genius Podcast and Pope St. John Paul II the Great.…

English and Spanish text for the chaplet available at dcnryan.com. St. Teresa of Calcutta gifted the world with her witness to Jesus Christ’s thirst for the salvation of souls. She wrote “We have these words in every chapel of the MCs to remind us what an MC is here for: to quench the thirst of Jesus for souls, for love, for kindness, for compassio…

English and Spanish text for the chaplet available at dcnryan.com. St. Teresa of Calcutta gifted the world with her witness to Jesus Christ’s thirst for the salvation of souls. She wrote “We have these words in every chapel of the MCs to remind us what an MC is here for: to quench the thirst of Jesus for souls, for love, for kindness, for compassio…