My friends in Christ, A lot has happened over this past week. Last Sunday, I encouraged everyone to pray for the Cardinals gathered in Rome who will be taking part in the conclave. I encouraged us to pray for the Holy Spirit to guide them in choosing the next successor to Saint Peter, the next … Continue reading The Good Shepherd and the new Pope

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Today is Laetare Sunday. The name comes from the entrance antiphon: “Rejoice, Jerusalem, and all who love her. Be joyful, all who were in mourning; exult and be satisfied.” Today, we wear Rose colored vestments instead of the usual lenten violet because the light of Christ is shining through and giving us hope for what … Continue reading Prodigal Son and the Light of Christ

My friends in Christ, Our readings this morning and over the next few weeks point to several key moments in salvation history. Last week we heard of God’s covenant with Abraham, today we hear of the Covenant with Moses, and next week the breaking of the that covenant. The covenant with Moses includes something that … Continue reading Let us Keep Christ at the Center

Sometimes all you need to lift you out of a funk is some beautiful music. Here are a few of the songs I've been listening to lately. https://youtu.be/i813KtL2dSQ?si=thPZ6HYMXJr4jWxK https://youtu.be/rfl0hE0GEZc?si=7CGcbhX8MngrcoKI https://youtu.be/32uhfHC2giA?si=pzdS26Gb6_cXxgwP https://youtu.be/yD5njuBeydk?si=LX_ekmoH3cn2mPN_

My friends in Christ, We are well into our lenten journey at this point. I hope whatever discipline you chose for yourself has been fruitful so far. If you haven’t gotten into the spirit of the season, it’s not too late. You can start today. Let us make sure we don’t fall into the temptation … Continue reading Let us use this spiritual springtime

Not long after moving back home after college, I began to attend Mass at a neighboring parish. I didn't really care for they way things were done at mine, and there were many Sundays when the 5:30pm Mass came in handy. It was also at this parish where I would first meet priests dressed in … Continue reading St Dominic, pray for us

The following is the homily I preached for the novena to St. John Vianney at St. John Vianney Parish in Northlake, IL. My friends in Christ, It is an honor to be with you this evening. Prior to entering seminary, I attended Mass here on most Sundays, downstairs for the Tridentine Mass. During my time … Continue reading St John Vianney and Purity

My friends in Christ, Today we celebrate the great Feast of Corpus Christi, the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. The past number of weeks we have been celebrating some of the most important mysteries of our Faith; the Ascension of our Lord, the descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, … Continue reading Corpus Christi

My dear friends in Christ, Today we celebrate the great Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary. Not only that, but today is our patronal feast as Americans. Our Nation is entrusted to the patronage of the Our Lady under the title of the Immaculate Conception. It is no coincidence that this great … Continue reading Immaculate Conception