The drill sergeants constantly yell at the recruits to, "Move with purpose!" So many people have no sense of purpose. We were made for a purpose; let me tell you what it is.
What a wonderful God we serve! I love being a priest and encourage young Catholic men to consider a vocation. But there is a vocation that is even more important than priesthood.
The healing work of Jesus continued with the Apostles and with us. Jesus works physical healings so that we will trust him with more important spiritual healings. We are the doubting Thomases who don't realize how powerful Jesus is.
We probably think we know what Easter is all about. But if we were asked to explain it to a friend or family member, what would we say? For many of us, “the faith” is something we belong to. But the Bible sees faith as a Someone.
First, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world. Second, to defeat Satan, our ancient enemy. Third, Jesus is trying to win your love. Jesus dies a most miserable death in order to show us, "I love you this much."
Jesus gathers his closet friends and gives them three precious gifts. As we gather at this banquet of love, consider what it cost to provide this meal. Are we prepared to love others as Christ has loved us? Are we willing to wash the feet of others?
Lent has taught us how attached we are to the pleasures and treasures of this world. We are not unlike the disciples. I will show you why Jesus succeeded where we have all failed. He will help your Lent to end well.
The woman caught in adultery is surrounded by accusers. Jesus doesn’t speak. One by one, the voices become silent. Are you feeling accused by your past failures? Let Jesus part the waters and lead you to freedom.
The Father's love never ceases to surprise us; it's like rose vestments on Laetare Sunday. Our life is a journey back to the Father's house. Let us learn to love others in the surprising way that the Father loves us.
The message of Fatima reminds us that God is still in charge and that our prayers and sacrifices make a difference. So stop looking at other people and expecting them to repent. It's time for you to start bearing fruit.
Moses and Elijah help Jesus to stand firm in his Father's love. The apostles are given two gifts to help them stand firm. Are you standing firm in your Lenten sacrifices? Today’s homily will help you.
Temptations are like a test. Will we grasp and keep things, or will we receive and give? Temptations are all around us but Jesus’ power is closer than you think. Let me share with you where to find this power.
Why do we put ashes on our foreheads? Ashes are a sign of death. Ashes are also a source of new life. Accepting the ashes means that I am choosing voluntarily to die with Jesus so that I can also rise with him to new life.
The police have special powers and play by special rules. They must use these powers to protect and serve society and not to serve themselves. A real man is one who protects and provides for others, not just for himself.
“Hurt people hurt people.” Those who inflict hurt on others have often themselves been hurt. Unless we forgive our enemies and do good to those who hurt us, we will get sucked into the cycle of hurt.
Much of the panic surrounding the coronavirus is rooted in a fear of death. The virus situation has forced us to face the reality of our own death. However, if our lives our rooted in God, we have nothing to fear.
The call of God is not so much a call to go somewhere and do something, but more fundamentally a call to be with him. You are called, purified, and sent. Be with the Lord on your mission this week.
Our world is growing cold and selfish. What can we do to stay warm? Jesus is infinite warmth and love. I will show you five ways to draw closer to the loving warmth of Jesus.
We say we believe in a loving God, but often time our images of God don’t match up with our actual beliefs. Jesus shows us God’s intentions and invites us to the banquet of heaven. How do you respond?
Jesus knows he is God’s Son but he still needs to hear the Father tell him, “Son, I love you, and I’m proud of you.” God sends his Holy Spirit so that we, too, can be well pleasing to our Father.
Jesus came for all people — poor shepherds and wealthy foreign wise men. Though you may not have the treasures they did, you are a gift, and you too can lay your treasures at the feet of the little King. Let me show you how.
The family is born from the sacrifice that is the total gift of self to the other. This sacrifice creates a covenant which is capable of revealing the face of God to their children and to the world.
How often we leave Jesus out of our family time, our daily lives, our Sunday plans, even our Christmas plans! The gift of Jesus is actually the answer to all your prayers. The only thing Jesus wants in return is YOU.
Peace only comes when we welcome the Christ Child. And Christ only comes to hearts that are humble, obedient, and oriented towards self-sacrificing love. Mary and Joseph will help you prepare your heart for Jesus.
This world is destabilized and collapsing from sin. God started a rescue operation. First he sent prophets, then his Son. We gather here in the refuge to breath the air of heaven and eat our weekly rations. Our savior is here with us. Rejoice!
Let me explain what original sin is. Then you’ll understand how it affects your life and the great gift that Mary was given from the moment of her conception.
The enemy has turned a beautiful season of peace and joy into a season of worry and stress. The enemy loves to ruin the beautiful things that God has created. Turn from your hurts, fears, and selfish pleasures to new life in Christ.
Creation is the first sacrament, but we have forgotten how to read the signs. We need to pick the right place and the right time to pray. Secondly, we need to be reading the signs of God’s love for us. Listen and I will teach you how.