Homily

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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Jesus’ Covenantal Words

Could I ask, please: Where do you go when you’re discouraged?  What puts things in their…


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God, First, First, First

Let’s begin with three related questions: 1) What’s the most important issue in the world…


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Only Strong Faith Will Heal

It’s always helpful to remember the following truth: The life we are living right now is…


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From Pride to True Greatness

C.S. Lewis, in his book Mere Christianity, gives some examples of the sin of pride (122-123): We are irritated by pride…


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Jesus, the Centre of My Day

Let’s begin with a question: What would make the rest of today perfect?  What would make…


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Smartphones for Kids #3: Achieving Jesus’ Vision for Us

Someone sent me this photo three years ago.  I’m on the right, 17 years old, with…


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