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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