The visit of the magi illustrates both the good and the bad of when different cultures interact with one another. A great opportunity to reflect on the needs of our brothers and sisters in peril. (Blessed John XXIII Parish, Knoxville, TN)

How is Mary -- the Queen of Peace -- a role model for achieving world peace? The Bible doesn't record her leading protests to Herod's palace… (Blessed John XXIII Parish, Knoxville, TN)

From a special Christmas Eve Mass for people experiencing pain or loss around the holidays. God is with us! (Blessed John XXIII Parish, Knoxville, TN)

Sorry for the lousy audio quality. (I cut out the Q&A with the kids -- the audio was unbearable!) Do we approach the Christmas story with a child-like faith! (Blessed John XXIII Parish, Knoxville, TN)

Zechariah's Song of Praise (Luke 1:67-79) and Mary's Song of Praise (Luke 1:45-55) are not for John and Elizabeth alone. They are for us. Come, let us walk in the light of the Lord! (Blessed John XXIII Parish, Knoxville, TN)

St. Joseph -- a man of few words, but a man who can inspire us to holiness and sanctity! (Blessed John XXIII Parish, Knoxville, TN)

God speaks to us in unexpected ways, in unexpected places, at unexpected times. Will we recognize how, where, and when God is talking to us? (Blessed John XXIII Parish, Knoxville, TN)

After two weeks of some humble waiting this Advent, now's the time to excited. But even in our excitement, James says that we're supposed to remain patient. How does that work? (St. Thomas More Newman Center, Columbus, OH)

Sharing a very memorable 6-second homily from Steve Bossi, C. S. P. Hopefully, it's a message of reassurance! (Blessed John XXIII Parish, Knoxville, TN)

If the Immaculate Conception of Mary isn't mentioned in the Bible, why do Catholics believe in it? Why is it important? And why celebrate how Mary was different from the rest of us? (Blessed John XXIII Parish, Knoxville, TN)