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”
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Divine Mercy Sunday
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”
How is Your Lent Going?
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?”
Super Bowl Sunday
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”
Jesus Visits His Hometown
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”