The heart-breaking consequences of not trusting in God (Numbers 13-14), contrasted with the faith of the Canaanite woman in Matthew 15:21-28. Do we truly trust in God? (Blessed John XXIII Parish, Knoxville, TN)

Very different attitudes about food in Numbers 11:4-15 and Matthew 14:13-21. What's our attitude towards our life experiences? (Blessed John XXIII Parish, Knoxville, TN)

So, is it bad to get closer to God? Or, is it our goal to become more Christlike? St. Ignatius might be able to help us get there! (Blessed John XXIII Parish, Knoxville, TN)

Did the Israelites REALLY worship a golden calf while Moses was on Mt. Sinai receiving the ten commandments? A look at the cults of the Canaanite gods leads to some interesting -- and relevant -- ideas! (Blessed John XXIII Parish, Knoxville, TN)

A more nuanced approach to the "seeking" and "persisting" discussed in Luke 11:1-13 and Genesis 18:20-32. Illustrations from the papal encyclical issued three weeks ago and from a baptism taking place a few minutes after this homily was preached!

A reflection and explanation of the traditions of contemplative prayer, Eucharistic Adoration, and the Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. (Blessed John XXIII Parish, Knoxville, TN)

The style of Pope Francis refutes the complaining of our Judeo-Christian ancestors in Exodus 16. (Blessed John XXIII Parish, Knoxville, TN)

Our Judeo-Christian ancestors -- like my own immediate family -- rarely agree on the facts about key events in our history. Is this a problem, or is it a gift? (Blessed John XXIII Parish, Knoxville, TN)

Both Exodus 14:5-18 and John 20:1-18 are stories of people telling themselves negative narratives of their own experiences. How do we break out of negativity to recognize the Good News? (Blessed John XXIII Parish, Knoxville, TN)

Should Luke 10:38-42 be called "Martha and Mary" or "Martha v. Mary"? (Blessed John XXIII Parish, Knoxville, TN)