This Homily was given at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis before their monthly rosary walk to Planned Parenthood. Dt 26:16-19, Ps:119:1-2,4-5,7-8, Mt 5:43-48 In this morning’s Gospel, Jesus gives us a very direct challenge to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us. This challenging call from Christ is ultimately an invitation to see… Continue reading Pro-Life Love Your Enemies
1st Sunday of Lent Year C
In the bible the desert is a place of encounter with God. It was in the desert that God first revealed Himself to Moses in the burning bush, where God formed His people, the Israelites, into a nation as He lead them from slavery in Egypt through the desert to freedom in the Promised… Continue reading 1st Sunday of Lent Year C
Baptism of the Lord 2016
Maybe it’s because I’m getting old, but to say I’m not the biggest fan of current pop music, would be an understatement. Yet unfortunately for me, pop music is so ingrained in our culture it is simply impossible to avoid it. No matter how hard I try, it is impossible to avoid Taylor… Continue reading Baptism of the Lord 2016
Feast of the Epiphany 2015
I have always been very intrigued by the magi. Why would these rich people in the east leave the comfort of their home to follow a star? What was it that prompted them to take such a dangerous journey? While they were not Jewish and perhaps they were not religious people all, they… Continue reading Feast of the Epiphany 2015
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God 2016
Today, as the world celebrates a new year, we as Catholics pause to remember the Mother of Him who created time and space. While often non-Catholics accuse our Marian Piety of being an attempt to worship the Blessed Virgin, the reality is this feast worships only our Lord while honoring her who brought… Continue reading Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God 2016
Christmas 2015
Tonight, as we gather to celebrate the birth of a seemingly unknown child, born over 2000 years ago to poor parents in a stable in the insignificant city of Bethlehem, I can’t help but ask myself what is it about this child that has captivated the hearts of most of humanity for over… Continue reading Christmas 2015
4th Sunday in Advent Year C
Perhaps it is because we are in the midst of a presidential election, but it seems to me that we are living in a world, which is becoming more and more divided. While we are going to have our differences, it seems that as a society we have begun to lose the ability… Continue reading 4th Sunday in Advent Year C
2nd Sunday of Advent Year C
It seems to me that as the days are becoming shorter our world is growing darker and darker. Just last week a gunman surrendered to police after killing three people and wounded another 9 in Colorado Springs, this past Tuesday a gunman killed 10 people and wounded another 7 in Oregon and just… Continue reading 2nd Sunday of Advent Year C
Response to the terrorist attacks in Paris
Like all of you I am deeply shocked and saddened to see the reports of such a great tragedy in Paris. God is the author of life and so any action that takes innocent lives cannot be of God and is certainly not pleasing to God. Seeing this tragedy unfold I am reminded that “pain… Continue reading Response to the terrorist attacks in Paris
All Saints Day
Perhaps one of the most important questions we can ask ourselves is very simply what is the meaning of life. This very deep question pulls us out of our present moment and forces us to ponder the future. Many of our lives are extremely busy, and many of us often must be focused on… Continue reading All Saints Day
Through The Cross To Light 