Ordinary Time, 19th Sunday (C) I didn’t preach this weekend because Deacon Ben was preaching for the Seminarian Collection. I’ve enjoyed a few weeks not having to preach because of having a deacon for the summer. But I am looking forward to serving up some fresh homilies soon. Here’s a couple classics on this weekends’ readings to keep you thinking ... Read More

Ordinary 18 - It’s never too early to plan your funeral. Jesus wants to share his inheritance with you. We won’t be able to take his hand if our hands are full of vanities, feuds, and earthly riches. What kind of legacy will you leave behind?

Ordinary 18 - It’s never too early to plan your funeral. Jesus wants to share his inheritance with you. We won’t be able to take his hand if our hands are full of vanities, feuds, and earthly riches. What kind of legacy will you leave behind?

Friends, Deacon Ben preached the homily today. It was an excellent reflection on the Fatherhood of God. But I didn’t record it so you’ll have to be content with one of these older homilies: The Answer to Unanswered Prayer (#637, 17th Sunday) The Father Knows Best (Homily for the 17th Sunday by Fr. Joel)A really old one from St. Mary ... Read More

Ordinary 16 - St. Luke puts Martha and Mary right after the Good Samaritan. Don’t get so caught up in the works of the Lord that you forget the Lord of the work. In the words of Tevya from Fiddler on the Roof, Jesus is asking Martha, “But do you love me?”

Ordinary 16 - St. Luke puts Martha and Mary right after the Good Samaritan. Don’t get so caught up in the works of the Lord that you forget the Lord of the work. In the words of Tevya from Fiddler on the Roof, Jesus is asking Martha, “But do you love me?”

Ordinary 15 - The Good Samaritan is a good neighbor to his enemy. What would happen if we treated Muslims, Mexicans, and even our own neighbors this way? Jesus has been like a Good Samaritan to you; go and do likewise.

Ordinary 15 - The Good Samaritan is a good neighbor to his enemy. What would happen if we treated Muslims, Mexicans, and even our own neighbors this way? Jesus has been like a Good Samaritan to you; go and do likewise.

I’m not preaching for the 14th Sunday of Ordinary Time. But here are a couple homilies from the past: His Will is the Way (#635, 14th Sunday) +339+ Disciples of the Good News (14th Sunday)