Drawing from the story of Jonah and the teachings of Pope Francis, the homily challenges us to move beyond the desire for vengeance and embrace a "pro-life" heart that seeks the repentance and salvation of all people, even our enemies.

Jonah 3:1-10 | Luke 11:29-32

Preached on the 9th of March, 2022, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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The "Our Father" prayer provides the ultimate remedy for a society suffering from a crisis of fatherlessness by revealing God as the perfect Father who heals our personal and cultural wounds.

The Shack | Isaiah 55:10-11 | Matthew 6:7-15

Preached on the 17th of June, 2021, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah. Recording accidentally cut off prematurely.

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Lent is the time to stop coddling our habitual sins and allow ourselves to feel the healthy "pain of remorse" that leads to true repentance and a contrite heart.

Leviticus 19:1-2, 11-18 | Matthew 25:31-46

Originally preached on the 22nd of February, 2026, in Spring Grove, Illinois.

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Lent is an invitation to reject the "fake and wonderful life" of digital distractions and reclaim our freedom through real connection to God and others.

Genesis 2:7-9,3:1-7 | Romans 5:12-19 | Matthew 4:1-11

Originally preached on the 26th of February, 2023, at St Ann Catholic Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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The Rosary is a scriptural, Christ-centered meditation that uses rhythmic prayer to help us focus on the life of Jesus through the eyes of His mother.

Isaiah 58:9-14 | Luke 5:27-32

Preached at Holy Trinity Parish in Beaverton, Oregon on the 11th day of February, 2026

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Christian fasting is not a negative act of deprivation but a positive effort to clear out internal distractions and make space for a deep, living relationship with Jesus Christ.

Isaiah 58:1-9 | Matthew 9:14-15

Preached on the 24th of February, 2023, at St Jospeh’s Villa in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Lent is an invitation to eliminate the hurry and noise of the world so that, in the silence of our own hearts, we can hear God's voice and recover our true selves.

Deuteronomy 30:15-20 | Luke 9:22-25

Preached on the 23rd of February, 2023, at St Jospeh’s Villa in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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The external signs of Lent are meant to be a manifestation of a secret, internal transformation that replaces our addictions and distractions with a life-giving relationship with God and others.

Joel 2:12-18 | Corinthians 5:20-6:2 | Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18

Preached on the 2nd of March, 2022, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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By looking toward the vast "ocean of light" that is God's eternal love, we can find a hopeful response to the otherwise inexplicable suffering and evil we encounter in the world.

James 1:12-18 | Mark 8:14-21

Preached at Holy Trinity Parish in Beaverton, Oregon on the 16th day of February, 2026

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Jesus encounters us where we are not to leave us there, but to invite us on a challenging journey toward becoming great saints and lights for the world.

James 1:1-11 | Mark 8:11-13

Preached at Holy Trinity Parish in Beaverton, Oregon on the 3rd day of February, 2026

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