The messiness of our families has its roots in broken hearts. Jesus, make me whole again!

Homily for the Feast of the Holy Family 2025

This Christmas concludes the Jubilee Year of Hope, but what if we are struggling more now to be hopeful than we were a year ago?

Homily for Christmas 2025

Join us for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit in Seneca on January 1st following the 7pm Mass!

Woe to us when we believe that we are basically "good people" who don't need God's mercy that Jesus died to give us!

Homily for the 4th Sunday of Advent, Year A

When we are feeling our weakness, we naturally want to numb ourselves or find a little escape. Jesus is the only One who keeps us from being blown around by the winds of this life.

Homily for Gaudete Sunday, Year A 2025

Sometimes the first step towards hope is reaching out and not trying to figure it out or fix it ourselves. The opposite of healing is denial of our darkness and running away in fear...

Homily for the 2nd Sunday in Advent, Year A

Advent is also the time of preparing for Jesus' coming in the present moment. Are we too busy to notice and receive Him?

Homily for the 1st Sunday of Advent, Year A

When we are "in control," we are often angry and anxious. When Jesus is King of our hearts, there is peace!

Homily for the Solemnity of Christ the King

Have we prepared materially, relationally, and spiritually for the most important moment of our life?

Homily for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

Jesus wants to "deal with" everything that is in our mind and heart: casting out lies and fear, forgiving all guilt, breaking shame, healing unforgiveness and anger, and establishing our true identity as beloved sons and daughters.

Can you hear the small voice of the Good Shepherd loving you and building up your spirit?

Sunday Homily for the Feast of the Dedication of St. John Lateran Basilica