Jesus' Authority and the New Church

"What does Jesus' ultimate power and authority mean for us as we attempt to live out our faith?"

Mindful Conversion

"How being mindful of the Lord and seeking conversion sets us into the heart of Advent"

The Missal and the Parable of the Talents

"Two homilies this week. The first is a continuation of the new translation of the Roman Missal. The second is a brief description of the parable of the talents."

The New Translation of the Roman Missal

"A general and brief introduction to the new translation that we will be having at Mass."

Giving to God

"What is really the point of Jesus saying, 'give to Caesar what is Caesar's and to God what is God's?"

The Store and the Vineyard

"My parents' business and my inclusion in the family reflects a similar point to Jesus' parable."

Old Timers and New Comers

"How the Old Timers and New Comers can work together to cooperate with Jesus in building up his Kingdom."

Bringing Water from the Rock

"St. Peter is the beginning of plan of Jesus to bring life to the world."

The Dog That Bit Back

"What the Canaanite woman teaches us about Jesus as Lord and Messiah"

Lifted Up in a Storm

"What was going on with Elijah and Jesus? How does God speak? What does that mean for us?"

The Kingdom of Heaven on Earth

"What is wisdom, how do we get it, what does Jesus reveal, and how do we enter into His Kingdom?"

How We Really Do Sow What We Reap

"What is the parable of the sower saying? How can we really take it to heart? How can we also be sowers after we receive the seeds of faith?"

The Fourth and the Crucifix

"What does the Fourth of July and the Crucifixion of Jesus have in common? What can do in response to it?"

God is Unpredictable in Predictable Ways

How God is unpredictable in predictable ways."

The End of the World and the Ascension

How do the events of Jesus unfold? How will he come again?"

Let the Name Calling Begin!

"Is Jesus really our good shepherd? How do we hear his voice and follow him?"

Jesus Is At Our Side - Especially in the Eucharist

Where is Jesus when times are good or bad? How are our eyes opened and how do can we foster good vision?"

Where's Your Mountain?

"Why does God reveal himself on mountains? What does Jesus reveal to his disciples on the Mount of Transfiguration? What does it say for us during Lent and life?"

Lord, Lord, help us to not just say it but mean it.

"It isn't enough to say we believe in God or that we do the minimum requirements to call ourselves Christian. Also, it isn't enough to do the minimum requirements or do the right things but for our Glory. Jesus wants us to strive toward the ideal that he presents on the Sermon on the Mount."

An Essential Element of Christian Teaching

"Martin Luther King Jr., A show about murder investigations, and The Sunflower have some telling things to say about Jesus' teaching in the Sermon on the Mount."

The Power of the Gospel

"What is the Power of the Gospel? What did St. Paul teach and why? How do Isiah and Jesus speak about God's power lived out?"

The Source of Division and Faith

"What was happening in Corinth? How St. Paul used the events to teach about the source of division and truth. Where is the source of our belief? How can this help us deal with complex issues?"

Awash in Baptismal Understanding

"Why are we baptized? Why was Jesus baptized? What are we doing as a consequence of our baptism?"

The Light of the Christmas World

"Jesus is the light of the world, but what happens when we don't feel his light in our lives. What can we do to bring home the Nativity of Jesus?"

Fads and Internal and External Influences

"Many fads come and go and are just one example of internal and external influences in our lives. What would happen if we would be guided more by our faith and our God's will for us? We would be more like Joseph and Mary!"

Who's Your King?

"What do you think of when you hear the word, 'King'? What is Jesus and how do we choose the kingdom we want to belong to?"

Sadducees were sad... don't you see?

"Sadducees and Pharisees, marriage, heaven, and hoping in the right belief."

Bragging Faith or Faith of Humble Service?

"The parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector teaches us about discipleship and faith."

Poor Dives and Rich Help

"The parable of Lazarus and the rich man have much to teach us about living out the Gospel."

The Three Prodigal Personalities

"What the three characters have to teach us in the parable of the prodigal son."

Saintly Humility

"Real saints help us to be truly humble and caring for the poor."

Love and Maryage

"What the current controversy in marriage brings to Mary's faithfulness and our response to God's invitation to hear the Word of God and Keep it."

Why Rome Wasn't Built in a Day

"Illusion of being self contained, life, and God's life in us."

Why Jesus Set His Face

"Why did Jesus go to Jerusalem to face his death? What does he ask of us if we follow him?"

To Know, Love, and Serve

"What is different between knowing about Jesus and knowing him? What does that mean for us when we know? What does picking up one's cross mean?"

Much Forgiveness = Much Love

"The parable and the contrast between Simon the Pharisee and the woman demonstrate Jesus' point that love and forgiveness is evidenced in action."

Buckaroos and the Eucharist

"What a couple of young kids trying to ride can teach us about the Eucharist"

Impossible Paradox Mystery

"St. Augustine's story of the Trinity and how we understand it through knowing what's impossible, paradoxical, and mystery."

The Pentecost Then and Now

the Pentecost Then and Now "Imagine if you were there at Pentecost. Does it happen today? How do we plug in?"

Games People Play and the Ascension

Games People Play and the Ascension "What does an analogy about children's games teach us about the Ascension and it's impact on us as faithful Christians?"

The Council of Jerusalem and Moms

The Council of Jerusalem and Moms "What is a Church council and what can we learn from them? What can we learn from momisms?"

Tell Me You Love Me

Tell Me You Love Me "Why did Jesus make Peter repeat his love for him three times? Why does it matter for us?"

Is the Resurrection Believable?

Is the Resurrection Believable? "Is there evidence for our belief in the Resurrection? Is it reasonable to believe in the Resurrection? What evidence is there?"

Making Resurrection Heart-Burn

Making Resurrection Heart-Burn "Do you want your heart to be on fire like the disciples on the way to Emmaus? There is a proven way that Jesus demonstrates today."

The Stones We Should Reject

The Stones We Should Reject "The lessons about Jesus and the woman caught in adultery should inspire us to avoid throwing 'stones' and live according to Jesus' teaching and example."

The Many Sides of Prodigal

The Many Sides of Prodigal "The parable of the Prodigal Son is one of Jesus' most well known and loved parables. What can we learn from it about the nature of God, our need to be transparent, and our need to be instruments of forgiveness?"

Happy When Things Do What They Are Supposed To

Happy When Things Do What They Are Supposed To "What we can learn from cooking utensils, Jesus' parable, and our need to put our faith into action so that we produce fruit for the Kingdom."

The Real Temptations

The Real Temptations "How did Jesus handle the temptations and what might help us with our own?"

Don't Cry for Me... There's a Lesson

Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time "What food poisoning teaches me about life in Christ."

Rejection and the Super Bowl

Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time "Why was Jesus rejected in his hometown? How do selfishness and agendas keep us from receiving the full Gospel? What are the lessons that we can learn from Jesus telling his people that God loves all his people and we should too?"