A few years ago our campus ministry did something unforgettable. Not just another speaker or retreat. We witnessed a single actor - Philip Corso, an alumnus of ours from Montclair State University- bring the entire…
PILGRIMAGE DAY 2: Looking to Mary for inspiration…
Hi everyone - so here we are - day two of our pilgrimage. The one thing I've forgotten from the last two pilgrimages is how much walking there is! Yesterday between a "stroll" to…
PILGRIMAGE DAY 1: “They Finally came to Rome…”…
Hi everyone - so the 33 pilgrims joined us today arriving on the Red Eye at 7:30 am Rome time. We all got back to the hotel gave them a few minutes to wash up…
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…