“God said, ‘Ask something of me, and I will give it to you.’” Imagine that happening to you as it did to Solomon in the encounter described in today’s First Reading. That God Himself comes…
MOMS (one and only) SUNDAY DINNER FAIL
Hi everyone here's my homily for August 31, 2014 - the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. The readings can be found at http://usccb.org/bible/readings/083114.cfm. Many thanks as always for reading, for your comments and feedback -…
ITS THE THOUGHT THAT COUNTS
It’s the thought that counts. Usually, that phrase is offered when reflecting on a gift...to underline the fact that the effort, the consideration, the sacrifice that someone makes is the most important part of…
GOD HELP US
The last few weeks have presented more opportunities than usual for me to be with people outside the ages of 18-24 in a variety of contexts and engagements - whether they were funeral repasts, wedding…
AVOIDING DISCOURAGEMENT
On the list of things I hate to do, is shopping. Any shopping - food, car, clothing, stuff for the Newman Center... I just hate it. I don’t know the reason for it - maybe…