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Feast of the Holy Trinity – Mystery Amid Mayhem
We live in the information age. When in doubt, go to your smart phone or computer…
Feast of Pentacost – We Talk, the Spirit Speaks
I want to begin with a quick summary of That Hideous Strength, the third book in…
The Solemnity of Pentecost: Invoking the Spirit
It was a huge change. There was nothing subtle about it. They had been in hiding,…
Ascension of the Lord – Men of Galilee…Kick Open that Door!
Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord into heaven. Perhaps the Ascension…
Ascension of the Lord – The Lord Ascends, His Power Descends
The Solemnity of the Ascension Let’s begin today with Moses. You all know the events…
6th Sunday of Easter – The Peace of the Lord
It was the last course I took before being ordained a priest, ages ago. The course…
Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion – Following Him Wherever He Leads Us
His death frees us from enslavement to sin. This phrase from the opening prayer of last…
5th Sunday of Lent – Go and Sin No More
Although I initially wrote this homily for high school students, I feel that there is a…
5th Sunday of Lent – Come All You Sinners
What was going through her mind? She was being dragged to the Lord. She had to…