Category Archives: homily

4th Sunday of Easter Gospel of John 10:27-30 In today’s Gospel, using the imagery of sheep and a Shepherd, Jesus provides the simplest summary of the mystery of salvation.  This simple and concise summary is a description of a relationship.  His relationship with us, those who hear his voice. A few years ago, I workedContinue reading “Hearing Voices”

I usually start out my homily with a quaint personal story.  It drives my wife crazy when I do this.  As some of you know, my wife reminds me that I am personally not that interesting and eventually, someday, I am going to run out of cute, folksy, interesting stories to share.  Well, folks… thatContinue reading “Divine Mercy Sunday”

2nd Sunday of LentGospel of Luke 9:28-36 How is your Lent going? To be honest, I am not sure as to how to answer that question. Should one even have a “good” Lent? Or, in the spirit of penance, fasting and the giving of alms, is a “good” Lent even the goal? The word “Lent”Continue reading “How is Your Lent Going?”

6th Sunday Ordinary Time, Gospel of Luke 6:17, 20-26 Good morning and welcome to one of the more significant days of the year.  Obviously, I am talking about the fact that today is Sunday, and we have the distinct privilege and honor of celebrating the Holy Mass.  However, if that isn’t enough of a reasonContinue reading “Super Bowl Sunday”

4th Sunday in Ordinary Time Gospel of Luke 4:21-30 As many of you know, I grew up in a small town, a town of less than 5,000 people.  Now, there are some advantages to growing up in a small town: 1) it can be very safe and predictable.  People tend to leave their doors unlocked…Continue reading “Jesus Visits His Hometown”