Homily

Generous God, God as Bridegroom

  Last May, some of us resonated with the seven distorted images of God.  Steve Jobs…


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Catholic Education Starts at Home

  Today, because of the structure of the Second Reading, I’m going to start with…


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Searching For & Telling Others About Jesus

  Who makes the best Catholics: Those who are raised Catholic or those who become…


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God & Mary Close to Us

Merry Christmas still!  And Happy New Year!  Today, we celebrate the motherhood of Mary, and we’re going…


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The Family Healing Families

  Merry Christmas, everyone!  Someone here wrote me a card and has given me permission to…


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Serving at Mass with Hidden Pride

At a recent wedding, because it was relevant for the couple, I admitted during the…


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Do Your Duty

When I was 23 years old, my first summer pastoral assignment was to Sts. Peter…


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Timing of Sacraments

Last Sunday, we talked about the external preparation for Christmas.  Today, let’s ponder the internal, especially with regard to…


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No Presents for Christmas?

Now that we’re in the holy season of Advent, with 24 days this year to…


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Thy Kingdom Come = Live the Truth

Most of us know that today is our Christ the King Challenge, where we celebrate that…


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