Homilies
Since we are live streaming masses, and those masses are available online afterwards, I am not publishing my homilies in print, as you can watch/hear them on our recorded live stream HERE.
Thanks for your understanding.
Fr. Bill
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Do you feel like we are all in the same boat? 2nd Easter 2020
When news of the quarantine hit, I heard some people say, “Well, at least we’re all in the same boat.” On one level, I get that. But I don’t think that statement is entirely true. I think a much more accurate way to say that would be: We all are dealing with the same storm.…
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Is there such a thing as a dangerous Christmas ornament? 2nd Sunday of Advent 2019
Behold the 2017 Lenox Christmas ornament – Joseph, Jesus, Mary, the Star, in a circular ornament suggesting the world. It is the whole story of Christmas, in a tight, nicely contained bundle.
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Why do you stay a disciple? 21st Sunday, Cycle B 2018
Fr. Barry Moriarity C.M., the dean of formation at the seminary back in my day, once said this: “If you want to leave the seminary, you will find a reason to do so. It might be the ‘no facial hair’ part of the dress code or the celibacy demanded of priests; it might be the…
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Do you eat spiritual junk food? 18th Sunday, Year B
Somebody on the rectory staff bought a set of clear, easily seal-able containers for the kitchen. And then they stocked them with various junk foods, including one container of ‘Oreo Thins – Mint’. If you’ve never had them, my advice is this: don’t start.
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Do you ever find yourself living in the land of regret? 3rd Easter 2018
I find a reality creeping more and more into my world as I age. It is called “regret.” Things I wish I had done. It takes shape a bit more in lieu of the things that I no longer consider a wise and prudent activity for my body to be engaged in