Saint Joseph
Today’s readings What a time to be alive, right? I mean, who among us ever expected anything like this, or would have chosen to walk down this sad path? Who would choose quarantine or social distancing? But here we are. … Continued
Saint John Bosco, Priest
Today’s readings Saint John Bosco was a master catechist and a priest who was concerned with the whole person of the young people he taught: he wanted them to fill both their minds and their souls. John was encouraged to … Continued
Saint Francis de Sales, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
Saint Francis de Sales was born in the Savoy region of France-Italy in 1567. His priesthood had him work diligently for the restoration of Catholicism in his homeland, reclaiming it from the clutches of the protestant reformation. He became bishop of Geneva, … Continued
Saints Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops and Doctors of the Church
Today’s readings Saint Basil the Great was born in Caesarea in Cappadocia in the year 330. He was known for his learning and virtue, and his fight against the Arian heresy. He also wrote many wonderful works, the most revered … Continued
Holy Innocents, Martyrs
Today’s readings Right here in the middle of the joy of the Christmas Octave, we have the feast of what seems to be an incredibly horrible event. All of the male children in the vicinity of Bethlehem two years old … Continued
Saint Francis Xavier, Patron of the Diocese of Joliet
Today’s readings We celebrate the memorial of Saint Francis Xavier as a feast today, because he is the patron saint of the Diocese of Joliet. Francis Xavier was a sixteenth century man who had a promising career in academics. He was encouraged … Continued
Saint Cecilia, Virgin Martyr
Today’s readings I’m sure we have some musicians here in church today: whether you play an instrument or sing, this is your feast day, because today we celebrate Saint Cecilia, a virgin and martyr who is the patron saint of … Continued
Saint Martin of Tours / Veterans Day
Today we have the opportunity to celebrate some heroes. One hero is today’s saint, Saint Martin of Tours, who was actually a veteran and a fierce defender of our faith. The other heroes are our nation’s veterans, who have fought … Continued
The Solemnity of All Saints
Today’s readings Today, the Church militant – which is all of us – rejoice with the Church triumphant – which is all the Saints in heaven – because of the great glory of God. This glory they can already see; … Continued
The Solemnity of All Saints (Vigil Mass)
Today’s readings Since we’re gathered here on Halloween, All Hallows Eve, I thought I might get your attention by doing a little homily I like to call “Would Jesus Go Trick-or-Treating?” It’s an important topic, because I think a lot … Continued
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