Juan Point at a Time

Jesus sends out his disciples as lambs among wolves and that seems like a scary prospect, unless you know what it's like to be the type of lamb Jesus intends.

Year C - Ordinary Time - Week 13 - Sunday

The people marvel at the power of forgiveness that God has given to human beings. Do we, perhaps, feel called to exercise that today?

Year 2 - Ordinary Time - Week 13 - Thursday

Sometimes Jesus exaggerates when he's trying to get us up and moving. The more that he demands, the more that is promised.

Year 2 - Ordinary Time - Week 13 - Monday

The Gospel today offers an example of how Mary's Immaculate Heart carries the aftermath of crisis and what we can move towards in similar crises.

Year 2 - Ordinary Time - Week 12 - Saturday - Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Christ wants us to know that we're not better nor worse than anyone else. He just invites us to surrender to mercy.

Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity

Sometimes it's tempting to want to build a kingdom for God, but He wants so much more than that for each of us and asks something different than many might suspect to get there. Additional context: This homily was delivered in Canada at the tail-end of my studies there before I returned to the United States to be ordained a priest. 

Solemnity of the Ascension of Our Lord

Jesus is saying farewell to his disciples and preparing them for his departure, by preparing them to remain near to him always.

Easter - Week 06 - Sunday

Many learn as children how to defensively protect the territory they can control. Jesus comes to invite us to help him grow a new kingdom that is much greater.

Easter - Week 04 - Wednesday

It is not an easy thing to see Christ in ourselves, the world, and others, but it is a great gift that Christians can give. Sometimes, however, moments of weakness like Peter's betrayal can hinder the ability to see Christ.

Easter Octave - Friday

Hatred often seems to be the root of community in the world, but it is mercy, not hatred, that builds community. This is at the heart of the spread of Christianity.

Year C - Lent - Week 5 - Saturday