Homily Blog

One of my favorite images is watching this young Spanish mom pass my office about three times a week. With her are her 4 year-old son and...

Jesus does not ask so much from us, “only a cup of cold water.” I remember growing up in our poor village. Usually, it was a little rough...

Jesus speaks this warning in the gospel of today, “Fear no one… And do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul…...

This 36th verse of Matthew Chapter 9 is beautiful but offers great resources for deeper reflection -the heart of Jesus was moved with...

The feast of the solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ calls to mind the preeminence of our faith in the Blessed Eucharist, an...

Paul issues this powerful greeting, “May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be...

The solemnity of Pentecost is a great feast for several reasons, particularly based on the encounter of Christ’s disciples and of Jesus’...

Christ’s statement in the gospel stands out for several reasons, “I will not leave you orphans; I will come to you.” This is an...

How come that Peter’s words have such a penetrating impact on the crowds who listen to him in the first reading of this weekend? How come...

Easter Vigil begins with the service of light. The Paschal candle is lit up and the priest says, "May the light of Christ, rising in...

We are beginning the greatest week in the life of the church. The passion narrative presents a snapshot of the last hours of Jesus on...

What if I start by asking you this question, “What does it mean to say that something is real?” We’ll be encountering this in the...