Even the First Letter of Peter contains imagery of sheep and shepherding.

The First Letter of Peter thinks about Jesus' death and resurrection as our "ransom" from eternal death.

We must take note of the First Letter of Peter, our second reading for the Sundays of Easter this year.  There are many statements of encouragement which make us feel more alive.

Are we, in fact, ready for the gift of resurrection?

The ninth chapter of John's Gospel causes us to ask: Who is really blind?

The raising of Lazarus was a sign of the coming resurrection -- and also a provocation.

On the Second Sunday of Lent, the deacon preached.  -- We must be aware of our various thirsts.

Considering distraction as a major element of temptation leading to sin.

This homily ran a lot longer than usual, mainly because of late word of the homicide by firearm of an auxiliary bishop of Los Angeles.  The focus is mainly on our misunderstanding of what Jesus means when he says we are to be "perfect."

A discussion of the reality of free will.