Episodes
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A Walk Through the Mass (OCIA/CCD)
Why do we do the things we do at Mass? There is more meaning than can be explained in just one hour! Here are some of the basics... Given for OCIA, CCD students 2nd grade thru high school, and adult formation for the parish on October 28, 2026.
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Hearing God's Voice
Do I believe that God actually has plans for every day of my life and that I can ask and know what they are? School Mass homily Oct 29, 2026
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More than the Golden Rule
Christianity isn't merely "doing unto others as we would have them do to us"; it's loving like Jesus first loved us. We can only love like that if we let ourselves be loved! Homily for Oct. 25, 2026, the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A
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Faith, Hope, & Love; Creed, Cult, & Code of Conduct
What exactly are the Theological Virtues and what unites us as Catholic Christians? School Mass homily for Oct 23, 2026
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Why the Eucharist? (OCIA)
Everything in Catholicism ultimately rises and falls on Jesus' Presence in the Eucharist. Why can we be confident that this is true? OCIA adult formation talk given on Oct 21, 2026
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Do I possess myself to give myself?
We are called to generosity, not comfort. I can't give myself away as a gift and become a saint until I have self-discipline and sacrifice woven into every day! School Homily for Oct 21, 2026
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Little God, big problems; Big God, little problems
What challenge fills us with doubt and discouragement? Above the storms, Jesus is still on the throne and in control! Homily for October 18, 2026, the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A
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Why Jesus? (OCIA)
Can we explain why Jesus is significant and His claim to be God justified? Lecture from OCIA, October 14, 2026
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Patience and Fruits of the Spirit
We often aren't as loving as we think we are. Giving God our "First Fruits" to experience the Holy Spirit's Fruits. Homily for all school Mass, Oct 14, 2026
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Are souls being lost because of us?
God is inviting us to go deeper with Him and others. Are we saying "yes" or are we ignoring the invitation? Homily for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A
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Why Mary? (OCIA)
No Mary, no Jesus! Class recording from OCIA.
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A.I. and St. Francis
We are living in a "change of era," not just an era of change. How will we respond to the dramatic shift of our culture and society? St. Francis shows us the true Christian response! Homily for October 4, 2026, the 800th Anniversary of St. Francis' death and the 27th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A
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I'm sorry
Apologizing (repentance) is one of the fastest ways to humility and dying to our egos! Homily for September 27, 2026 the 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A
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Padre Pio and Miracles
Miracles are not just for special people but for all who believe! Homily for the feast of St. Padre Pio, September 23, 2026
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Slow down!
That's it. Homily for Tuesday, September 22
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"Why do they have it better than I do?!"
Envy suffocates our joy. When we don't lean into our "interior life" and relationship with God, we focus on the "exterior life," comparing with others and resenting their blessings. Homily for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A September 20, 2026
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Who should I date/marry?
All School Mass homily on the vocation of marriage and who we are called to become and seek as a spouse. This is not a judgement or shaming of anyone who doesn't have these qualities; it's a challenge for us to live up to them! September 16, 2026
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Forgiveness
The readings that we have on a given Sunday due to the lectionary cycle is no accident. God is speaking into what we most need to hear right now. This Sunday's Gospel means that God is inviting us to enter more deeply into forgiveness. Homily for September 13, 2026, the 24th Sunday in Ordinary...
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The Happiest People I Know
Religious sisters are a reminder to us of our own call to friendship with God that is perfectly realized in the next life. Homily for School Mass, September 9, 2026
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Gossip and the Challenge of "Fraternal Correction"
We don't like giving correction and we definitely don't like receiving it because it means more death to our egos! If we don't have these conversations, this unaddressed issues will likely turn into gossip and tearing others down. Homily for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A
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Suffering the Death of Our Egos
We Christians have all of the sufferings of everyone else, but we also have the suffering of accepting Jesus' invitation to die to ourselves to live more fully in Him. Our egos are the last things to go! Homily for Sunday, August 30, 2026 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A
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How can I bring my loved ones back to the faith?
The number one burden that the faithful in the pews carry in their hearts is their concern for their loved ones, especially those who aren't practicing their Catholic faith anymore. What can we do to draw them closer to Jesus' Sacred Heart? Homily for the Feast of St. Monica, August 27, 2026
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The freedom of living under authority
We don't like living under someone else's authority; we want to be our own authority. We only find true peace and unity when we submit to the authority of Jesus and His Church! Homily for Sunday, August 23, 2026 The 21st Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A
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Becoming fully alive...like children
Children are fully alive because they are naturally close to God. Unfortunately ,we often grow up to be boring and sad like dry bones. Jesus, transform us by the fire of Your Love! School Mass homily for Friday, August 21, 2026
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Increase my faith!
We receive to the extent that we believe. Unfortunately, our level of faith often falls to the level of the ordinary rather than rising to the standard of the Gospels! Homily for August 16, 2026 The 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A
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With Her, We Win!
In this life, we see so much darkness that sometimes we forget how the Story ends. He wins, She wins, and we win if we are with Them! Homily for August 14, 2026 Vigil of the Assumption of Mary
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SPPS, Forgiveness, and the Goal of Catholic Eduction
The goal of the Christian life and going to a Catholic School is to become transformed by Jesus into the men and women, the saints, He created us to be! Homily for the first day of school August 13, 2026
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Freedom from Fear
Spiritual amnesia and distraction keep us rooted in fear. Remembering and being attentive to His Presence sets us free! Homily for August 9, 2026 The 19th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A
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St. John Vianney, Patron of Priests
St. John Vianney inspires all Christians, not just priests, by his life and love for God. Pray that all priests would be united to Jesus like him! Homily for the Feast of St. John Vianney August 4, 2026
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Distracted by our problems
The enemy wants us to focus on how big our problems are and how little we have to address them. Jesus invites us to keep our eyes fixed on Him and rest in what He is doing. Homily for August 1, 2026, The 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A
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Waking up in the weeds
What do I do when I find myself overwhelmed by the weeds of my life? Time to gather them and throw them in the "A.R.C."! 2nd Homily for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A July 19, 2026
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Our Trojan Horses
What's our response when we are betrayed or when find ourselves as the betrayer? 1st Homily for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 18, 2026
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I'm so distracted!
The enemy doesn't have to tempt us to do bad things as long as he can use the many good things that we do to crowd out the most important thing: hearing the voice of the Good Shepherd and receiving His love. Homily for July 12, 2026, the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A
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Humility vs. the Burden of Performance
Free people don't have to perform for God and others. Jesus, save me from the slavery of fear, guilt, and shame! Homily for Sunday, July 5, 2026, the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A
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Freedom from Fear, Guilt, & Shame
Has Jesus set us free from the fear of failure and being exposed as "less-than"? Homily for the Vigil of Sts. Peter and Paul, June 27, 2029
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What to do with suffering
We were never meant to suffer alone. Homily for the Patronal Feast Day of Sts. Peter & Paul Mass for the Day, June 27, 2026
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Sad, confused, overwhelmed
What do we do when confronted with real evil or find ourselves in the midst of a crisis? Homily for the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A June 21, 2026 (Father's Day)
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Death by suicide
We don't want to talk about it because it is so delicate, but we must in order to save lives. Homily for the 11th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A, June 14, 2026
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Are we part of the 70%?
Would people looking at how we treat the Eucharist know that we believe it is actually Jesus? Homily for Corpus Christi Sunday, June 7 2026
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Loneliness
There is a gigantic difference between loneliness and solitude, though in our mind they may seem like the same thing. We are never alone because we have access to the Trinity within us! Homily for Holy Trinity Sunday, May 30, 2026
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Fear and anxiety; comfort and control
Jesus came to destroy the works of the enemy, especially the fear that keeps us in our "locked rooms." Homily for Pentecost Sunday, May 24, 2026
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"I hate goodbyes."
Homily for the last day of school, May 19, 2026. Goodbyes are an important part of life as much as we naturally don't like them!
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Where am I going, anyway? And how do I get there?
Homily for 2026 Graduates and the feast of the Ascension, May 17, 2026
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Do not be afraid! Go on speaking!
Homily for Sts. Peter and Paul graduation, May 15, 2026
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Why am I sad?
What to do when we are feeling sad... Homily for All School Mass May 15, 2026
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Mothers
We wouldn't be where we are today without a whole host of spiritual mothers who have blessed us with their care and prayers. Mother Mary "fills in the gaps" that may have been left by our earthly mothers. Homily for the 6th Sunday of Easter, May 9, 2026
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Do we have any real friends?
We all want to have real friends, but what does that mean? Am I a true friend to have one in return? School Mass homily for Friday, May 8, 2026
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Fathers
Do our boys want to grow up to be dads? Are we giving them an example to aspire to? **Correction: Chik-Fil-a only makes 2x the yearly revenue of McDonalds, rather than 7x, but the point remains! Homily for the 5th Sunday of Easter, Year A, May 3, 2026
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Mothers and Fathers
Men find fulfillment becoming fathers; women becoming mothers. We are called to give life! Homily for May Crowning all school Mass, May 1, 2026
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Will we feed or quench the fire?
Are we creating a parish environment where the Holy Spirit is welcome to bring newness or have we contented ourselves with what we are used to? Our youth will challenge us out of the sheepfold of our comfort! Homily for the 4th Sunday of Easter, Year A April 25, 2026
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