What does the Church’s teaching on the Passions, a late night college party across the street from the rectory, and your k-cups have in common? Where do the wars and where do the conflicts among
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We the People | Homily for the 20th Anniversary of 9/11
On Saturday, September 11, 2021 we held a beautiful Memorial Mass for the victims of 9/11. I had the honor of preaching this Mass. I based my homily on two main sources: the preamble to
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“Jesus is the Only Gospel” | 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Homily for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 5 September 2021 Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Naperville — Thus says the LORD: Say to those whose hearts are frightened: Be strong, fear not! Here
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175 Years in the Making | 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 2021
This weekend in Naperville we celebrated the party 175 years in the making, “Homecoming Fest” at Ss. Peter and Paul. 175 years ago, in 1846, the first Catholic parish was officially founded in Naperville, starting
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Are You the One? | 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time 2021
Hey everyone! In a Fr. Ryan classic move, I abandoned my homily at the last minute and decided to preach about something totally different. The Spirit does that sometimes! The sayings of Jesus are definitely
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Lessons from Lourdes
On Wednesday, August 3rd I was able to celebrate Mass in the Grotto at Lourdes for the second time. The first time was on my last visit there in 2018 with my good friend Fr.
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Are Parents Not Smart? | 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2021
Homily for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church Naperville, Illinois 25 July 2021 — I’m not sure what happens to parents when their kids turn 13 or 14…but it
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System + Spirit = Success
Homily for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church 18 July 2021 — One of the most formative experiences of my high school years was being in marching band. For
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A Long Line of Nobodies, And Yet… | 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Homily for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church 11 July 2021 — One thing you will learn about the time that I spent living at the Cathedral in Joliet
