If you were with us last week, you will recall that Jesus made that promise that He would remain with us always.[1] And we saw how He fulfills that promise day in and day out through the Catholic Church. How in all four corners of the world, God coms to us and journeys with us… Continue reading 2nd Sunday of Advent. What is the Mass
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19th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
Every spring, well ok maybe not this spring, but every other spring, countless graduates find themselves at their graduation ceremony. They sit at this long ceremony that is headlined by some famous person delivering the commencement address. Having been a student for 29 years of my life and having taught on a couple… Continue reading 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
Good Friday
Today, we are brought face to face with the crucifix. As we stare at Jesus hanging on the cross, we recall that as disciples, as followers of Jesus, each of us must also take up our cross and follow Him.[1] In telling His followers to take up their cross and follow Him, Jesus… Continue reading Good Friday
6th Sunday of Easter Year C
Love is one of those funny words. It’s found in the lyrics of almost every song, in almost every great work of literature, and every popular novel. Love is one of those words that is found in every culture, in every language, and every age of history. Yet I dare say for as much… Continue reading 6th Sunday of Easter Year C
Christmas 2016
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 so many hearts for over 2000 years. Regardless… Continue reading Christmas 2016