28th Sunday in Ordinary Time: "The parable of the King and his wedding banquet shows the invitation that our God offers us, but it is also an invitation to invest in his Kingdom. Tithing is one way we do that but an important way. In order to understand this we need to move away from seeing our gifts as a tax or a donation and, rather, seeing it as an investment in God and his work.

29th Sunday in Ordinary Time: "You've all heard it numerous times that we are to 'Give to Caesar what is Caesar's and to God what is God's'. What is Jesus really getting at when he says that? What does it mean for us to really give to God what it is?"

Sixth Sunday of Easter. When Peter says "we should always be ready to give to anyone who asks a reason for our hope", how can we do that? First of all, know our hope. Secondly, know your reason for your hope. Thirdly, express it."

Feast of the Dedication of St. John Lateran Basilica: "How did the Jews experience the presence of God? What did Jesus do to expand that? How can we take advantage of what Jesus has done for us?"

33rd Week of Ordinary Time: "The parable of the talents shows how the master wants his servants to appreciate being included in the family business and showing some initiative."

"Jesus speaks of faith to move trees and mountains, but what is that kind of faith anyway? Does he really expect us to believe that faith can be powerful and change things? How far will we go to allow God's power of faith to live in and through us?"

"The promises of Jesus project to the future but are also lived out in the present. The Book of Revelation and Jesus' own words bear this out."