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
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The 19 Words that Changed My Life | Homily on the Anniversary of My Baptism
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
