Saints Cornelius and Cyprian
Today's readings I remember building sand castles as a kid. There was always a price to pay for laying the foundation of it too near the water. It might go well for a while, but one good wave, and all … Continued
The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Today’s feast | Today’s readings Theologian Bob Barron tells about an interreligious dialogue between Catholics and Buddhists. At one point, one of the Buddhists said to him, “Why is that obscene image on every wall in your buildings?” He was, … Continued
St. John Chrysostom
Today's Readings John Chrysostom was a desert monk, living a harshly ascetical life, but a life that was fulfilling for him. After twelve years of service as a priest in Syria, he was brought to Constantinople in an imperial ruse … Continued
Anniversary of 9/11 Memorial Mass
Readings: James 4:1-10 | Psalm 23 | Matthew 5:2-24 Tragedy has a way of freezing time for us, of creating a kind of horrible snapshot that we’ll never forget, no matter how hard we try. Growing up, people always used … Continued
23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time: Ephatha!
Today’s readings A shortened homily today because of a witness talk being given by our teens, on behalf of those preparing for Confirmation. To those of us with good hearing and the ability to speak clearly, today’s Gospel seems like … Continued
The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Today’s readings [Mass for the school children:] In a town called Nazareth in Galilee, a long time ago, Mary lived with her parents, Joachim and Ann. Mary was only a young girl, maybe 14 years old. She came from a … Continued
Thursday of the 22nd Week of Ordinary Time
Today’s readings Wisdom is a relative thing when it comes to our relationship with God. Just when we think we have God figured out, we realize that God is out of our grasp. Wisdom, when it comes to our relationship … Continued
Labor Day: Doing what we were created for
Today’s readings: Genesis 1:26 – 2:3, Psalm 128, Matthew 6:31-34 I want you to know some of the evils of seminary. On Labor Day of every year I was in seminary, we were at school. Last year, we even had … Continued
22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time: You are what You Eat.
Today’s readings “You are what you eat.” We’ve all heard that as an injunction to eat healthier and take care of ourselves. And we would be well advised to do such a thing. I know I for one should have … Continued
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