Saint Thomas / July 3
SAINT THOMAS’ astonishing encounter with the Risen Lord Jesus which we recall today offers us all the splendid occasion for strengthening our... Read More
Preaching Notes (Sun) July 1
13th SUNDAY [A] MATTHEW 10:37-44 Just as there is a proper order to making something, Jesus teaches there is a certain sequence... Read More
Twelfth Sunday [A] June 25, 2017
Matthew 10:26-33 In the Gospel Reading no less than three times we hear our Lord exhorting us to “be not be afraid.”... Read More
Homily Notes (Sun) June 25
Not once, not twice but three times in today’s Gospel Jesus exhorts us to not be afraid (Matthew 10:26, 28, 31). Seems... Read More
Third Sunday of Easter [A] April 30, 2017
Luke 24:13-35 The Gospel Reading testifies to the Church’s Resurrection-faith growing in wondrous ways. The disciples on the way to Emmaus speak... Read More
Loving Genuinely (4/26)
Personal holiness is not centered in the fight against sin but rather in love for the Risen Lord Jesus. ‘ If we... Read More
Second Sunday of Easter [A] April 23, 2017
John 20:19-31 Easter is the event in which the Church is given authority to forgive every repeated sin. To that end, She... Read More
The Lord is Risen Indeed (4/20)
In today’s Gospel another resurrection story is heard at Mass (Luke 24:35-48). After having appeared to Mary Magdalene, to the other woman,... Read More
Keep Hope Alive! (4/19)
Hope has nary to do with luck or chance. It happens through attentiveness to Christ.
When Things Go Wrong (4/19)
Today’s Gospel presents us with another resurrection appearance of Jesus (Luke 24:13-35). Two disciples are making their way from Jerusalem because Jesus... Read More