St. Joseph Church Homilies

Do you think someone can be commanded to rejoice? Our Church calls this weekend, the third week of Advent, ‘Gaudete Sunday’. It is a prompt to reflect on joy, but there’s more to the weekend than just a call to reflect. ‘Gaudete’ is a command to rejoice, to be joyful. Now, for the youngest among...

I know many are already starting to plan out those days leading up to Christmas and considering which Christmas Mass to attend and because Christmas is on a Monday, there is some confusion. Some have asked if Christmas Eve Mass, on the Sunday evening also counts for the Sunday obligation. In short, it does not....

I know there’s some here who love getting the adrenaline flowing by holding off their Christmas shopping till at least December 23rd. Those more on the thrifty side might be waiting for those Black Friday deals. But the most serious gift givers among us might have gift lists made or maybe have already bought all...