Today’s Gospel is one of those passages we almost know too well. “Blessed are the poor in spirit…”—we hear it and instantly recognize the script. It’s like the Jeopardy clue everyone gets right: “What are…
AMERICAN IDOL & WHAT ARE YOU BORN TO…
Hi everyone - this is my homily for the 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - January 16, 2010. The readings for today’s Mass can be found at http://www.usccb.org/nab/011611.shtml. Thanks as always for reading and your…
HOW WAS YOUR CHRISTMAS?
A friend called me yesterday and asked an innocent enough question, perfectly suited for the time of year – “So how was your Christmas?” The honesty of my feelings at the moment got the best…


