Each day, I reflect upon a word or a phrase inspired by the readings of the day. I encourage you to do the same and perhaps incorporate that word or phrase into your daily prayer. “Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.” (John 20:24-29) NOT SEEN AND HAVE BELIEVED: This really defines our…

Each day, I reflect upon a word or a phrase inspired by the readings of the day. I encourage you to do the same and perhaps incorporate that word or phrase into your daily prayer. “The LORD took me from following the flock, and said to me, ‘Go, prophesy to my people Israel.’ Now hear…

Each day, I reflect upon a word or a phrase inspired by the readings of the day. I encourage you to do the same and perhaps incorporate that word or phrase into your daily prayer. Thereupon the whole town came out to meet Jesus, and when they saw him they begged him to leave their…

Each day, I reflect upon a word or a phrase inspired by the readings of the day. I encourage you to do the same and perhaps incorporate that word or phrase into your daily prayer. Suddenly a violent storm came up on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by waves; but he…

On June 29, the Church celebrates the feast day of Saints Peter and Paul. Together, the two saints are the founders of the See of Rome, through their preaching, ministry and martyrdom there. Peter, who was named Simon, was a fisherman of Galilee and was introduced to the Lord Jesus by his brother Andrew, also…

I am not preaching today but if interested, the following homily was delivered BACK IN 2017 on the same readings we have today: I had the honor of speaking to the Serra Club of Indianapolis recently. The topic was, Our Work is Never Done. The central message of that presentation was that no matter how much you…

Each day, I reflect upon a word or a phrase inspired by the readings of the day. I encourage you to do the same and perhaps incorporate that word or phrase into your daily prayer. The centurion said in reply, “Lord, I am not worthy to have you enter under my roof; only say the word and…

Each day, I reflect upon a word or a phrase inspired by the readings of the day. I encourage you to do the same and perhaps incorporate that word or phrase into your daily prayer. When Jesus came down from the mountain, great crowds followed him. And then a leper approached, did him homage, and said, “Lord,…

Each day, I reflect upon a word or a phrase inspired by the readings of the day. I encourage you to do the same and perhaps incorporate that word or phrase into your daily prayer. “…be like a wise man who built his house on rock. The rain fell, the floods came, and the winds…

Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist Yesterday was my 14th anniversary of ordination. This homily – on the Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist – was originally delivered at St. Pius X Parish BACK IN 2012…it was my very first homily. Today we celebrate the birth of John the Baptist. John is…