While Catholicism is by far the largest religion in the United States[1], the second largest religion in our country is sadly fallen away Catholics.[2] The fastest growing religion in our country is a category on the census called the “nones;”[3] people who profess no faith at all. We all know the story. It has… Continue reading 2nd Sunday of Easter 2019
Month: April 2019
Villa Duchesne / City House 2019 Alumnae Homily
Did you hear Jesus’ command in today’s Gospel? He commands His disciples to “come and have breakfast.” This command is the second shortest saying of Jesus in the Bible and personally one of my favorite passages. It’s one of my favorites not just because Jesus is telling us to eat, but because, while… Continue reading Villa Duchesne / City House 2019 Alumnae Homily
Easter 2019
If my schedule ever frees up, I’m going to write a book entitled Father Goes To The Airport, where I will recount all of my experiences wearing my collar in airplanes and airports. I guarantee it will be a best seller. About this time last year, I was catching a short… Continue reading Easter 2019
Villa Junior Ring Mass 2019
While the earliest rings date back nearly 5,000 years to the Ancient Egyptians[1], the class ring is a modern invention that didn’t come into existence until 1835 when the graduating class at West Point decided to have rings made to commemorate their achievement and signify the brotherhood that would remain with them throughout… Continue reading Villa Junior Ring Mass 2019
4th Sunday of Lent Year C
Today’s Gospel story of the parable of the Prodigal Son is perhaps one of the most well known stories in the Bible. Yet for as well known and loved as today’s parable is, have you ever stopped to realize just how relevant the story is for our own lives? The so-called… Continue reading 4th Sunday of Lent Year C
Through The Cross To Light 