Catholic Latte

Retro Review: "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade"

Fr. Eric reflects upon themes of fatherhood, idolatry and identity in the film "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" (1989) starring Harrison Ford and Sean Connery. Major spoilers.
 
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S06 Ep. 23 – Intimacy With God

This is a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave at St. James in Colgan, Ontario on June 15, 2025 on the occasion of Trinity Sunday. Reflecting on the Blessed Trinity, Fr. Eric speaks about divine revelation, discernment and the necessity of trust in our relationship with God.
As a key example, Fr. Eric refers to a film called "Mission Impossible 3" (2006) starring Tom Cruise and Michelle Monaghan. Minor spoilers.
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Sex Before Marriage #shortclips

Fr. Eric recalls a conversation he had with a friend about premarital sex.
This is a clip from a homily that Fr. Eric gave at St. James in Colgan, Ontario on March 9, 2025.
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S06 Ep. 22 – The Gift of Mercy

This is a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on June 8, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario on the occasion of Pentecost Sunday.
Fr. Eric reflects upon Christ appearing to the disciples behind locked doors and giving them the grace to convey the Sacrament of Penance (Jn 14:15-16) in speaking about the necessity to grasp and receive the gratuity of God's mercy as a prerequisite to being a compelling witness to the Gospel.
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A Trip to the Dentist #shortclips

Fr. Eric recalls an opportunity for evangelization which arose during a prior trip to the dentist. This is a clip from a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on May 25, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario.
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S06 Ep. 21 – Ascension of the Lord

This is a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on June 1, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario. On the Feast of the Ascension, Fr. Eric reflects upon the gratuity of God's love and mercy, the need to situate everything in God's will, and the call to mission.
As a key example, Fr. Eric refers to a film called "Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning" (2025) starring Tom Cruise. Minor spoilers.
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Review: "Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning"

Fr. Eric reflects on themes on forgiveness and reconciliation in the contexst of the film "Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning" (2025) starring Tom Cruise. Minor spoilers.
This is a clip from a recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on June 1, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario on the Feast of the Ascension.
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Seeing God in the Past #shortclips

Fr. Eric reflects upon how the Holy Spirit reminds us of key moments in the past. This is a clip from a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on May 25, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario.
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S06 Ep. 20 – Navigating Tough Times

This is a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on May 25, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario. Fr. Eric reflects upon advice that Jesus gives to His disciples at the Last Supper to prepare them for difficult times ahead (Jn 14:23-29).
Fr. Eric refers to the Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001-2003), as well as the film "The Empire Strikes Back" (1980). Minor spoilers.
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Enduring Peace #shortclips

Fr. Eric reflects upon how the peace of Christ is meant to persist in the midst of difficult circumstances. This is a clip from a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on May 25, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario.
Fr. Eric refers to the Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001-2003), as well as the film "The Empire Strikes Back" (1980). Minor spoilers.
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