The deacons at the Cathedral and Sacred Heart preached this weekend, so no real homily from me. That said, having listened to their homilies and reading the usual reflections I like online, here’s just one
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Defiled and Healed | 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
A little outline: What nation has gods as close to it as our God is to us? Humbly welcome the Word that has the power to save you. It is what comes from within
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Why Stay, Especially Now? | 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
Tonight we finish our five week journey through John’s Bread of Life Discourse. First we saw many people drawn to him, and then many people puzzled at his words that one must eat his flesh
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Hey you: Quit Sinning |19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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
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In the Face of Scandal, the Church Needs Our Yes | 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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
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Jesus Means What He Says and Knows What He’s About | 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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
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Like Sheep Without a Shepherd, but Not Sheep Without a Shepherd | Homily for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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
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Do You Believe Jesus Wants to Take Care of You? | Funeral Homily for Walter Tumpane
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
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Familiarity with Christ in Every Part of My Life | Homily for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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
