So here's what I did at 10:30.

I've never done this before. I am giving you two versions of my homily, focusing on planning, with a specific reference to planning at St. Jerome. I left some things out of one, and I left other things out of the other.

The Gospel is not a mere etiquette lesson. It is an opening onto a fuller life.

We cannot stand on the sidelines. There are no sidelines.

Jesus is ironic when he speaks of "not peace, but the sword."

People are waiting for the return of the Master. But will they recognize him? Some thoughts on the vacuous, stupid idea called "white supremacy."

I registered displeasure with a lack of silence at the beginning of Mass, as we considered the honesty of Ecclesiastes.

I am using "Amazing Parish" with my pastoral staff currently. I am finding that ASKING is a big part of my pastoral leadership. Jesus says, "Ask and you shall receive."

We consider hospitality and limits while contemplating Guatemala and poor Martha.

What is our treasure? What is abundance? We consider the empty-handed 72 disciples and our own volunteerism.