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. Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow…

Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord The following is a homily I delivered BACK IN 2023, based on the story of the Transfiguration found in the Gospel of Matthew 17:1-9 Next May, Carol and I will be celebrating forty years of marriage. That has led me to reflect upon our marriage quite a bit…

Each day, I reflect upon a word or a phrase from or 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. She said, “Please, Lord, for even the dogs eat the scraps that fall from the table of their…

Memorial of Saint John Vianney, Patron Saint of Priests Please pray for all priests on this feast day! Saint John Vianney’s Story A man with vision overcomes obstacles and performs deeds that seem impossible. John Vianney was a man with vision: He wanted to become a priest. But he had to overcome his meager formal…

Each day, I reflect upon a word or a phrase from or 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. At once Jesus spoke to them, “Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.” Peter said to…

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time I am not preaching this morning, but if interested, I delivered the following homily, BACK IN 2014, based on the same readings we have today: Today’s readings include: Isaiah 55:1-3, Romans 8:35-39, and Matthew 14:13-21 ***************************************** A little background before I share a story: When our children were young, Carol…

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. “…he had John beheaded in the prison.” (Matthew 14:1-12) WILLING TO BEAR: Today’s gospel shows what John the Baptist was willing…

Each day, I reflect upon a word or a phrase from the readings of the day. I encourage you to do the same and perhaps incorporate that word or phrase into your daily prayer. But Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his native place and in his own house.”…

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 Kingdom of heaven is like a net thrown into the sea, which collects fish of every kind. (Matthew 13:47-53) FISH…

Memorial of Sts. Martha, Mary, and Lazarus Each day, I reflect upon a word or a phrase from the readings of the day. I encourage you to do the same and perhaps incorporate that word or phrase into your daily prayer. Jesus said to her, “Your brother will rise.” Martha said to him, “I know…