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
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.…
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.
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…
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.
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
