Homily for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time Cathedral of St. Raymond, Joliet 12 August 2018 — This weekend, we continue our trek through John 6: the Bread of Life Discourse. Let’s read the second reading from Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians again: "Brothers and sisters: Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with [...]
Homily for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time 5 August 2018 Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus and Sacred Heart — Hi, everyone: My name is Fr. Ryan Adorjan and I am madly in love with the person of Jesus Christ. If anybody wants to talk about that, call me. I’m a priest, and I’m in [...]
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time Cathedral of St. Raymond John 6:1-15 Another little outline this week: I'm not sure what happens to parents when their kids turn 13 or 14...but it seems that out of the blue they become so stupid. Then, I'm not sure how or why, when the kid turns 22 and finishes [...]
This homily was recorded at Sacred Heart Church in Joliet. I didn't type it out this week, so there's a little outline below. What is the secret to a happy life? Is it even a secret, or is it something right under our noses? Scarcity: A Life of "Never Enough" - Not, "I dont' have [...]
Homily for the Funeral of Walter Tumpane Sacred Heart Catholic Church - Palos Hills, Illinois 19 July 2018 — In many ways, it is something beautiful and fitting that we are gathered this morning in a Church built for the Glory of God in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus; the Sacred Heart is [...]
Homily for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus, Joliet Last week we saw that a prophet without honor is still a prophet, and that at times the prophet must leave behind those closest to him if they are hostile to their presence, calling, and mission. In the Gospel this morning, [...]
Brother, forgive me We both know I’m the one to blame. When I saw my demons I knew them and welcomed them. But I’ll come around Someday. Father, have mercy I know that I have gone astray. When I saw my reflection It was a stranger beneath my face. But I’ll come around Someday. When [...]
