Author: Fr Jason Smith, LC

Fr Jason Smith is a priest with the Legionaries of Christ residing in New York. Ordained in 2006, he spent the first years of his priesthood dedicated to youth work. Currently he is chaplain to the Regnum Christi Movement in the Tri-State area and assists on Tuesdays at Resurrection parish in Rye, NY and on Sundays at the Basilica of Saint Patrick's Old Cathedral in Manhattan. He helps preach the Hope and Healing retreats with the Sisters of Life and is chaplain for the upcoming Way of Beauty course at the Theology of the Body Institute. He enjoys bacon, art, baseball, photography, and strong coffee.

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St. Peter gets an unforgettable lesson from Jesus. It’s something we need to learn as well. Fr. Steven Reilly’s homily at St. Vito-Most Holy Trinity, Mamroneck, New York.

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The story of the Canaanite woman reminds us that prayer doesn’t mean immediate results. It is about a relationship with the Lord that grows in trust. Fr. Steven Reilly’s homily at St. Vito-Most Holy Trinity Parish, Mamaroneck, New York.

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St. Peter shows us great spiritual instincts when he jumps out of the boat to go to Jesus. Like him, may we also know how to say, Lord save me, when we are sinking. Fr. Steven Reilly’s homily, given at St. Vito-Most Holy Trinity Parish, Mamaroneck, New York.

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Gospel story today shows us Jesus meeting the people’s most fundamental needs for healing and food. We need both too, and he gives them to us in the Eucharist. Fr. Steven Reilly’s homily at St. Vito-Most Holy Trinity Parish, Mamaroneck, New York.

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Many old fables have the line, “make a wish” or “I will grant you three wishes.” Often those go wrong. In the first reading, Solomon gets it right when he asks for wisdom. And the gospel, that wisdom seeks true treasure. Fr. Steven Reilly’s homily at St. Vito-Most Holy Trinity, Mamaroneck, New York.

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The Holy Spirit challenges us to up our game, to overcome the rash judgments that are intrinsic to the sin of racism. Fr. Steven Reilly’s homily at St. Vito-Most Holy Trinity parish, Mamaroneck, New York.

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We are in the midst of so many challenges, but the Heavenly Father’s providence is sustaining us…and we remember today our dads with their indispensable role in our lives. Fr. Steven Reilly’s homily at St. Vito-Most Holy Trinity, Mamaroneck, New York.

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The story of the raising of Lazarus is also the story of faith purified through trial. It’s an inspiring chapter of St. John in the midst of this pandemic. Fr. Steven Reilly’s homily from the Legionary of Christ residence, Rye, New York.

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Covid-19 has brought us to an experience of adversity unlike anything since 9/11. The man born blind offers us an example of faith growing through adversity. Fr. Steven Reilly’s homily from the LC community house, Rye, New York.

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Making sacrifices is a challenging part of Lent. With the Transfiguration Jesus shows his disciples the reward there will be for faith-filled sacrifice. Fr. Steven Reilly’s homily at St. Vito-Most Holy Trinity, Mamaroneck, New York.