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?"