The Hapsburg family from Vienna was one of the most powerful families of their time in Europe. They reigned as the rulers of Austria Hungry and often as the Holy Roman Emperor from the middle of the 1400’s to the end of the 1800’s. While they did many remarkable things… Continue reading 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
Month: August 2016
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
Someone recently asked me what I thought the biggest problem with my generation is. I think one of our biggest problems is our sense of entitlement. While there are certainly some things that we are entitled to; for example all people are entitled a certain dignity as human persons, children are entitled to… Continue reading 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
Our Catholic Identity and Mission
Attached is the text for a presentation to Catholic teachers on the way to ensure our Catholic Schools are truly Catholic. Our Catholic Identity and Mission
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
Recently someone asked me what the hardest part about being a priest is. While it would be hard to pinpoint the hardest part, one of the more challenging parts of my life as a priest is consistently dealing with death. For most people my age who are in good health,… Continue reading 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
Through The Cross To Light 