Jesus is always with us in our "home," our hearts, but being distracted from His Presence leaves us open to the doubt that leads to fear and anxiety.

Homily for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

We struggle to have compassion and mercy towards others because we aren't very merciful with ourselves....because we haven't received the mercy Jesus is offering us first.

Homily for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

Evil is real, but in Jesus, we have nothing to fear and the victory is sealed! Jesus wants to release new joy into our lives through our surrender of control

Fr. Joel's homily for his first weekend as pastor at Saints Peter and Paul Parish, Seneca, KS for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C

July 6, 2025

Wouldn't it be better if we said fewer hellos so we have fewer goodbyes? Is the pain of relationship worth it?

Fr. Joel's last homily at Sacred Heart - Sabetha for the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul.

June 29, 2025

It is a moment of grace when we realize that we don't have enough resources to confront the challenges before us. Then we finally recognize that we have to surrender the little we have so that it can be multiplied!

Homily for Corpus Christi, Year C

June 22, 2025

We have a hard time delighting in others because we don't know how much the Father delights in us.

Receive the Father's Blessing!

Homily for Holy Trinity Sunday, Year C 2025

Speaking in tongues is the most controversial and "foolish" of the spiritual gifts. What does that actually mean?

Homily for the Solemnity of Pentecost 2025

We seem to be more impressed with our problems and powerlessness than on the Provider and His Power alive within us!

Feast of the Ascension, Year C

Every priest (and every baptized person) has already "died" in Jesus. Some also physically die with Him. All of us are invited to offer again this sacrifice of ourselves with each Mass.

Homily for Fr. Will Carey's first Mass as a priest at St. Agnes KC, May 25, 2025 and the 6th Anniversary of Fr. Joel's Ordination

Peace is not out of reach. It's already within you!

Homily for the 6th Sunday of Easter, Year C 2025