Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time: The Meaning of Suffering

http://www.usccb.org/nab/020506.shtml My homily today was shortened a bit from the original. We had a letter to read from the bishop. So this is the homily as I actually preached it: Today’s Gospel once again shows Jesus curing people and casting … Continued

St. John Bosco, Pray for Us

Today I’m preaching at the seminary. Talk about a rough crowd; definitely the most critical of audiences. I’m preaching on the feast of St. John Bosco and here’s what I’ll say… Readings: Phil. 4:4-9 Matt. 18:1-5 St. John Bosco Biography … Continued

Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Quiet! Come Out of Him!

http://www.usccb.org/nab/012906.shtml This is my homily for this Sunday. In paragraph three, the regular reader might notice a similar thought from a homily two weeks ago. But I was preaching to a different congregation that week, so I’m not doing reruns … Continued

Third Sunday of Ordinary Time: Repent and Belive in the Gospel

http://www.usccb.org/nab/012206.shtml Here’s my homily for this evening and tomorrow. This is my first weekend at the parish I’ve been assigned to as a deacon: St. John the Baptist in Winfield. I’m excited about beginning there, and I hope I have … Continued