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Homily for the 6th Sunday of Pentecost
June 23, 2013 On June 7, 1926, in Barcelona, Spain, an old man was struck by a tram (a single train car that runs on a track).
June 23, 2013 On June 7, 1926, in Barcelona, Spain, an old man was struck by a tram (a single train car that runs on a track).
We celebrate Father’s Day today and wish all fathers well in their continuing journey of raising their children – it is, after all, a life sentence
CONFRONTING THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE You’ve seen them – the ones with the vacant stare, the slow, aimless, shuffling walk, the dirty and ragged clothing. No – I’m not talking about high school students on their...
MIGHT AS WELL DANCE I pray in the Name of the One who gave birth to creation; who gave birth to Jesus; who gave birth to the life of the Church; and who is with...
Mother’s Day is a day when we honour mothers, and God knows we live in a world that needs to hear that message, which is rooted in the ancient biblical commandment: “Honour your father and...
Historical note: Athanasius was bishop of Alexandria from the year 328 until his death forty-five years later. He is primarily known for defending the Faith against a heresy known as Arianism.
LET’S GET SPIRITUAL! In a dimly lit room, candles are lit in preparation, and an atmosphere of calm is cultivated. Music is readied and begins to play as the participants begin to gather, dressed in...
“Good Shepherd Sunday” April 21, 2013 Over the last few days, we have all seen the haunting and disturbing image of a young man strolling down a busy street on a sunny afternoon, dressed casually,...
“Just after daybreak, Jesus stood on the beach; but the disciples did not know that it was Jesus.” Bad news, constant darkness, and disappointment can diminish and distort our vision. Easter, like Spring, is...
MOVING IN THE DIRECTION OF LIFE Homily for Easter Sunday 2013 There is a story that portrays Jesus moving about in heaven, seeing people coming in, connecting with those who had been around for a...