Our Lord is clear on one thing: the love of God always exceeds what we expect.

The call to discipleship can be taunting. But you'll never reach the goal if you don't start.

As Jesus continues on his way to Jerusalem, he offers a parable that challenges us to a high level of generosity.

Jesus proposes to us the way to salvation: "Strive to enter the narrow gate." Are you willing to follow his command, or do you presume that all will be well regardless?

Prophets don't have easy or fun jobs. And yet, they have something to teach us about our mission as Jesus' disciples. Are we willing to heed our Lord's words and follow in the footsteps of the prophets?

We can learn so many things from Mary, but today especially she teaches us two key virtues for holiness.

This homily was given at St. Patrick's Church in New Orleans for a Solemn HIgh Mass in the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite. 

Mary shows us that God always fulfills His promises.

God calls us to be saints, but that can seem like an impossible goal. How can someone like me achieve something so great?The answer can be found from a very ancient source: Abraham.

If we set our sights on the things that are "above", on God, that means that our earthly life will need to change. 

All of us have ideas about what God is like? But where do we truly learn who He is? In teaching us how to pray, Jesus also wants to show us who the Father is.