There are certain names that, the moment you hear them, you immediately know what they’re known for: Thomas Edison—the lightbulb. Frank Sinatra—the voice. George Washington—the founding of our nation. These are people the world calls…
LIVE FOREVER – with thanks to Oasis and,…
Today we celebrate the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul. The readings for today's Mass can be found at http://usccb.org/bible/readings/062914-day-mass.cfm. As always thanks for reading, your comments and sharing this blog on all the social…
CHALLENGES FOR THE PRIEST ANSWERED BY CORPUS CHRISTI
Hello everyone! This is my homily for the SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST (traditionally referred to by it's Latin titles Corpus Christi or Corpus Domini) The readings for today's Mass can be…
IS POPE FRANCIS BEING TOO TOUGH ON PRIESTS?
Back in February, I was honored to have the opportunity to give the "Rectors Conference" at the College Seminary of the Immaculate Conception at St. Andrews Hall, Seton Hall University on Pope Francis and the…
SELFLESS LOVE IN A NYC TAXI CAB
Hi everyone, here’s my homily for the 7th SUNDAY OF EASTER - June 1, 2014. The readings for today can be found at: http://usccb.org/bible/readings/060114-sunday.cfm . Thanks as always for reading, for your comments and feedback…
On my anniversary of Priesthood…
Greetings everyone!I've been overwhelmed by an abundance of thoughtful messages and posts, on this the 15th anniversary of being ordained a Priest of Jesus Christ. During my holy hour this morning, a great deal of…
ELEPHANTS, SHEEP, SHEPHERDS & RECOGNITION
Hi everyone, here’s my homily for the FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER - May 11, 2014 - the readings can be found at http://usccb.org/bible/readings/051114.cfm As always thanks for reading, sharing and commenting on this blog... I…
Instead of WALKING DEAD, WALKING WITH THE RISEN…
Hi everyone, here's my homily for the THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER- MAY 4, 2014. The readings for today can be found at: http://usccb.org/bible/readings/050414.cfm . As always thanks for reading, sharing the blog on redditt, Twitter and Facebook…
POPE JOHN PAUL II’s GREATEST LEGACY
Back in April 2005, I was an occasional Op-Ed writer for Fox News' website. When Pope John Paul II passed away, the editors had asked if I would write something. I remember feeling intimidated by…