One of the most memorable experiences of my time as chaplain to college students happened about seven years ago — in one of the most rugged, forgotten corners of Appalachia, Kentucky. Ten students from Montclair…
WHAT DO YOU WANT?
Hi everyone - here’s my homily for the SECOND SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME - January 18, 2015. The readings for today’s Mass can be found at: http://usccb.org/bible/readings/011815.cfm Thanks as always for reading, your comments and…
Did Pope Francis say “JE NE SUIS PAS…
One of my favorite weekly (daily?) activities is been fielding questions about something Pope Francis has said or done. It usually starts with a shocked "Did you hear what the Pope said..."? I usually refrain…
LETTING GO (NOT a “Frozen” reference)
Happy New Year - and Happy Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God. The readings for today's Mass can be found at: http://usccb.org/bible/readings/010115.cfm Thanks as always for reading, for sharing, and your feedback. My prayers…
THE OPPOSITE OF SONY / N KOREA
Hi everyone - here’s my homily for the FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT - DECEMBER 21, 2014. The readings for today can be found at: http://usccb.org/bible/readings/122114.cfm. Thanks as always for reading this blog, sharing it on…
NOT A HERO – JUST DOING A JOB
Hi everyone, here’s my homily for the THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT - December 14, 2014 - the readings for today’s Mass can be found at: http://usccb.org/bible/readings/121414.cfm. Thanks as always for reading this blog, for sharing…
ENDING THE “WAR ON CHRISTMAS?”
Hi everyone, here is my homily for the SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT - December 7, 2014. The readings for today can be found at http://usccb.org/bible/readings/120714.cfm . Thanks as always for reading this blog, for your…
WHAT’S TRENDING?
Hi everyone, here’s my homily for the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica – November 9, 2014. The readings for today’s feast can be found at: http://usccb.org/bible/readings/110914.cfm. Thanks as always for reading, your…
TEXT FROM THE GRAVE?
Hi everyone - here is my homily for SUNDAY NOVEMBER 2, 2014 - THE COMMEMORATION OF ALL THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED (ALL SOULS DAY) There's actually about 8 or 9 different options for the readings that…