PRV 21: 1-6, 10-13 / PS 119: 1, 27, 30, 34, 35, 44 / LK 8: 19-21 Today’s Gospel, while short, presents us with a very powerful and challenging meditation about our families. In today’s Gospel St. Luke recounts an incident from Jesus’ life when the Blessed Virgin and some of Jesus’ relatives… Continue reading Homily for College Seminarians at Cardinal Glennon College
Homily for the Exaltation of the Cross, 2014
Nm 21:4b – 9 / PS 78: 1BC-2, 34-35, 36-37, 38 / Phil 2:6-11 / Jn 3:13-17 The cross of Christ understandably became a place and an object of veneration for early Christians. In response to the Jewish revolt of 70 AD the Roman emperor Hadrian leveled the top of Calvary, erected a… Continue reading Homily for the Exaltation of the Cross, 2014
23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
Ezekiel 33:7-9 / PS 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9 / Rom 13:8-10 / Mt 18:15-20 This Sunday as we continue through Ordinary Time we continue to hear from the Gospel of Matthew, who has been teaching us how to be true disciples of Christ. Two weeks ago we were challenged to profess our faith in… Continue reading 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
The Essential Link Between Adoration and the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass: A Brief Reflection.
A Brief Reflection on Mt 26:36-46 for Eucharistic Adoration Presented to the Young Adults of the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis. Immediately before our Lord was handed over to endure His passion, He asked His closest apostles to keep watch with Him. Having already received Jesus’ body and blood, at the Last Supper… Continue reading The Essential Link Between Adoration and the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass: A Brief Reflection.
22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
Jer 20, 7-9 / PS 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9 / Rom 12:1-12 / Mt 16:21-27 My grandparents deeply believed in the American dream. They believed that if they worked hard they could make a better life for themselves and their family for generations to come. I remember one of my last conversations with… Continue reading 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
20th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
IS 56: 1,6-7 / PS 67,2-3, 5, 6, 8 / Rom 11:13-15, 29-32 / MT 15: 21-28 Like all of you I have been greatly disturbed seeing the images of our Christian brothers and sisters being murdered for their faith in the Middle East. While the images are chilling I find myself inspired… Continue reading 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
Response to Incident in Ferguson
Like all of you I do not know what happened at that scene but as I have seen the events unfold I am reminded of just how precious life is. I am reminded with the great theologian Garrigou-LeGrange, that “pain invites us to have recourse to Him who alone can restore peace… Continue reading Response to Incident in Ferguson
What is the Feast of the Assumption
Today the universal Church celebrates the great feast of the Assumption. This feast is so important that the Church maintains the day as a Holy Day of Obligation (all Catholics are required to go to Mass on this day just as if it were a Sunday.) But what is this feast of the Assumption? This… Continue reading What is the Feast of the Assumption
Catholic Yoga?
In recent years the popularity of yoga has exploded in the United States. Today most gyms offer yoga classes, some Christian communities offer, “Christian based” yoga and yoga apparel and literature fills the shelves of many stores. As the popularity of yoga rises many people have inquired into if a Catholic should participate… Continue reading Catholic Yoga?
Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord
DN 7:9-10, 13-14 / PS 97: 1-2, 5-6, 9 / 2 PT 1:16-19 / MT 17:1-9 If you are anything like me today’s Feast of the Transfiguration and today’s Gospel can leave us confused. It can be easy to ask ourselves what is Jesus doing going up a mountain, being transformed and visiting… Continue reading Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord
Through The Cross To Light 