Sunday November 26, 2023

***The following homily was given at our 2pm Latin Mass, following the Scripture readings from the Traditional Latin Mass calendar***

Sunday November 19, 2023

Thursday November 16, 2023

The Pharisees in today's Gospel passage asked Jesus a very interesting question, "When will the Kingdom of God would come?" His answer is unexpected and mysterious. The Kingdom is closer than they realize. 

Wednesday November 15, 2023

In every age, the Christian has a mighty task. He must bring Jesus with him. The Dominican Order, founded in the 13th Century, reminds us how to do this in a powerful way. 

Tuesday November 14, 2023

What's the hardest part of being a follower of Jesus? The answer lies in one of the promises that each priest makes on his ordination day. We promise obedience. There it is. Obedience is hard for a heart infected with rebellion. Since the…

Sunday November 12, 2023

Thursday November 9, 2023

Today we celebrant the dedication of the cathedral of Rome, the  "Mother Church of all Christendom." This feast day reminds us of one critical, important fact -- God's providence in human history. We need not worry about world events. Our…

Wednesday November 8, 2023

In today's Gospel passage, Jesus tells us that if we want to be his disciples, we must embrace the crosses of our lives and follow him. For the first century listener, they new what Our Lord was asking of them. They would have seen people…

Sunday November 5, 2023

Friday November 3, 2023

Resist the temptation to be bored with Jesus. Look at him with Jewish eyes. The shock of his words will hit you square in the chest.