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
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“Worship High” | Men’s Ministry Talk
This talk was given at the Men’s Ministry event at St. Mary Church in Mokena, Illinois on June 23, 2018.
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A Prophet Without Honor is Still a Prophet
Homily for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time Cathedral of St. Raymond and Sacred Heart Parish Joliet, IL — As the LORD spoke to me, the spirit entered into me and set me on my
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Jesus Comes to See and Heal Us | Homily for the 13th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Homily for 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B Cathedral of Saint Raymond Nonnatus 1 July 2018 — In the Gospel of John, Jesus says: “If you remain in my word, you will truly be
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“Where are you, Caesar?” | Homily for the Solemnity of Ss. Peter and Paul 2018
A lot of you have been asking, so let me just tell you all at once: I’m settling in just fine, thank you for asking. I have always loved this Cathedral, and being able to
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Another Agriculture Parable and a Pride Parade | Homily for the 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Featured Image: “Reaper with Sickle” (1889) Vincent Van Gogh — The Liturgy of the Word this morning presents us with more readings and parables about agriculture…something most of us know no longer know anything about
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God’s Life is Communion | Homily for my First Mass
Homily on the Occasion of my First Mass Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity St. Anne Parish May 27, 2018 — What was it like in the beginning? What was it like even before Adam
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“Renew the Face of the Earth!” | Homily for Pentecost Sunday 2018
“Lord, send out your spirit, and renew the face of the earth!†Today we celebrate the culmination of the Easter Season – the fulfillment of the promise made by Christ to his disciples to send
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“Jesus Still Had Holes in His Hands”: Anxiety, Depression, Perfection, and a Note about Mercy
Jesus still had holes in his hands after the resurrection. — In Summer 2015, I studied Spanish in Peru. I wasn’t excited to live abroad again, I wasn’t excited to learn Spanish, I wasn’t excited
