While the intentional words of our liturgy matter deeply, perfect and unbroken focus is not required; rather, we are simply invited to rest in God's peaceful presence and allow His words to wash over us.

Preached on the 9th of June, 2026 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Beaverton, Oregon.

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The opening prayer of the Mass, known as the collect , reminds us that active participation in prayer is an essential way to put ourselves in God's presence , intercede for those who need our grace , and join Christ in communicating His goodness and love to everyone we encounter.

Preached on the 8th of June, 2026 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Beaverton, Oregon.

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True glory is not the empty pursuit of worldly fame, but the weighty, life-transforming affirmation of God our Father, which frees us from our deepest emotional wounds and makes us fully alive.

Acts 20:17-27 | John 17:1-11

Preached on the 18th of May, 2021, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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The challenge of the Eucharist is to truly recognize and receive Christ's real presence , allowing Him to transform us inwardly so that we can go out and be the face of Christ to the world.

Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14-16 | Corinthians 10:16-17 | John 6:51-58

Preached on the 11th of June, 2023, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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By actively participating and bringing our whole selves into the celebration of the liturgy, rather than merely watching as spectators, we open every aspect of our existence for God to enter and transform.

Preached on the 1st of June, 2026 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Beaverton, Oregon.

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The Gloria reminds us that God is not just a distant, almighty force, but a Trinitarian communion who intimately shares in our suffering on the cross and gives us the strength to transform our tragedies into grace.

Preached on the 27th of May, 2026 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Beaverton, Oregon.

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True glory is not the empty pursuit of worldly fame, but the weighty, life-transforming affirmation of God our Father, which frees us from our deepest emotional wounds and makes us fully alive.

Acts 20:17-27 | John 17:1-11

Preached on the 18th of May, 2021, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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The Gloria reminds us that true peace is not a byproduct of the free market or an absence of conflict, but a direct gift of Christ's presence that must be intentionally cultivated in our digital era.

Preached on the 26th of May, 2026 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Beaverton, Oregon.

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True glory is not the empty pursuit of worldly fame, but the weighty, life-transforming affirmation of God our Father, which frees us from our deepest emotional wounds and makes us fully alive.

Acts 20:17-27 | John 17:1-11

Preached on the 18th of May, 2021, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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The ancient hymn of the Gloria is a profound expression of pure excitement and joy that we can only truly experience when we contrast our celebrations with the hard, daily work of giving our lives to others.

Preached on the 19th of May, 2026 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Beaverton, Oregon.

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