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
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Homily for College Seminarians at Cardinal Glennon College
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
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
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel 2014
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Year II 7/16/2014 Is 10: 5-7, 13B-16 / PS 94:5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 14-15 / MT 11:25-27 Today we celebrate the feast of our Lady of Mt. Carmel. Today’s Gospel reminds us that if we want to want to know God the Father, we must come to know the… Continue reading Our Lady of Mt. Carmel 2014
Through The Cross To Light 