Reflections on the Sunday readings from the Catholic Lectionary for Mass. Includes homilies, sermons, and other thoughts.
This homily was given to scouts gathered for Mass at the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation in the Chapel of the Twelve Apostles St. John the Baptist did some strange …
Our God Is a Family God is love. We hear that a lot, but somehow it seems like we need more than just that line. Augustine famously described the love …
What Drives You? In today’s first reading, the Holy Spirit is described as a “strong driving wind.” We’re all familiar here in Kansas with just how powerful the wind can …
Heavenly Help for a Universal Mission When Jesus ascended to heaven, he did not abandon his apostles. Rather he becomes present in a new and even more powerful way. The …
All You Need Is Love In 1967, the theologians Lennon and McCartney pronounced their famous dogma, “All you need is love.” It sounds so simple and peaceful. Yet, as another …
What You Need To Know To the Bishop Miege High School class of 2012. Congratulations on your achievements. Having finished your finals and passed all your classes, it is clear …
Staying Connected Jesus tells us today that our mission is to go and bear fruit, much fruit. Yet, in order to achieve this mission he reminds us that we have …
We normally picture sheep as being cute and fuzzy, like Binkles my stuffed sheep. Today’s homily reveals the true story…the dark of sheep.
Called to Witness The following homily was given at the St. Lawrence Catholic Campus Center at the University of Kansas What a contrast we see between Peter and the apostles …
What did John see that caused him to believe that Jesus was raised from the dead? What evidence is there for the resurrection?
This day marks the most tragic event in the history of the world. But if we ask for forgiveness, then we can even dare to call this day good.
This evening we sing an ancient chant Pange Lingua composed by St. Thomas Aquinas for the Mass of Corpus Christi in the 13th century.
All seems well in a moment of triumph, but then a moment of weakness finds us abandoning God. We need to strengthen our faith.
Ultimately God wants everything from us, our entire life. Yet, he does not ask for it all at once. He gives us little opportunities everyday.
Jesus wants to stretch his disciples and show them that he is victorious not just over sickness and suffering, but over death itself.
On the cross Jesus looks like he’s been through war and looks defeated. Yet we know this is not the end of the story.
The gift given us in baptism is even more radical than if we were blind from birth and all the sudden could see like the man in the Gospel.
Jesus uses the ordinary thirst of a Samaritan woman to lead her to life-giving water in the spiritual life. Where are our desires leading us?
Have you taken time lately to look at the owner’s manual for your car? God has also given us a spiritual owner’s manual for our lives.
Join us as we discuss the mountains and valleys of life. Discover how to navigate through challenging times with faith.
If someone asked you, “Are you saved?” would you be able to answer? Get answers to important questions for the test coming at Easter.
Rise and Walk If we saw a man like in today’s Gospel who couldn’t walk or even move we would probably recognize that this person was in a very serious …
This weekend and last weekend, bishops throughout the country have written letters to the faithful that were read at Mass in response the recent attack on religious liberty by our …
Learning and Living the Faith This week we celebrate the ongoing legacy of a system of education that has been handed on to us as a treasured gift from past …
The Prophetic Witness of Celibacy People are often confused by the meaning of celibacy practiced by those in religious life. Sometimes people think that priests are celibate because it gives …
Explore the significance of Epiphany and the journey of the magi toward a personal encounter with Jesus in Bethlehem.
Explore the title ‘Mother of God’ and its significance in understanding Jesus’ divine nature and Mary’s role as His mother.
In whatever situation we find ourselves this Christmas, God comes to us just as he did in Bethlehem 2000 years ago.
Our Gospel mentions Gabriel, Nazareth, Joseph, Mary… Yet, the most important to a Jew at the time of Jesus would have been that of David.
This weekend’s homily provides some practical tips and an explanation of the basics of making a good confession.
We all love the symbol of an Advent wreath, but in today’s homily I introduce my favorite Advent symbol… the orange construction cone.
Jesus tells us over and over in the Gospel today to “watch.” This is our attitude for the season of Advent.