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FRIDAY HOMILY: Only What's Done for Christ
In his teaching during the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus is helping us to see that our treasure - that which we value most - should be of ... continue reading
THURSDAY HOMILY: Choosing to Live the Way of Forgiving Love Watch
To use imagery regularly used by the early fathers of the Church, the Cross is the new tree planted in the midst of a new garden that ... continue reading
WEDNESDAY HOMILY: Me, Myself, and I, How to Overcome the Unholy Trinity Watch
The more you sow, the more you reap. Each one should give what he has decided in his own mind, not grudgingly or because he is made to, for ... continue reading
TUESDAY HOMILY: Christian Perfection
The Year of Faith is a summons for us to live faithfully by Jesus' standards, rather than as everyone else does. Today Jesus makes that ... continue reading
Does the Lord Really Mean We Are to Be Perfect? Watch
The admonition from Jesus is clear. It is repeated in other Gospel accounts and developed in several New Testament Epistles. I suggest that ... continue reading
Pope Francis On Gospel of Life Sunday: Let Us Say Yes to Life! Watch
This celebration has a very beautiful name: "Evangelium Vitae", the Gospel of Life. In this Eucharist, in the Year of Faith, let us thank ... continue reading
Taking Custody of Your Heart
In this passage, Jesus seems to be addressing the whole issue of adultery. Yet, his focus is much broader, talking about taking custody ... continue reading
OMG! LOL! NOT.
When "OH, MY GOD" becomes a mindless expression of wonderment, surprise, approval or disgust over something trivial, vile or mundane, it is ... continue reading
SUNDAY HOMILY: The Happy Priest - Thoughts on Fatherhood
Real fathers are real men. A few days before Bob and Helen were going to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary, I had the privilege of ... continue reading
MONDAY HOMILY: When it Comes to Love, Super-size It
Jesus invites us to "super-size" our love. He does not want us to be satisfied with the minimum, but to seek the maximum, both in our ... continue reading
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