Category: Prayer & Reflection

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Epiphany: Adoration at the House of Bread

Today, the Magi travel to Bethlehem to kneel before the newborn king in adoration.In homage to him, they offer him gifts. Today, we celebrate the Eucharist in this church. We also bring gifts and adoration. Linked with beauty and majesty, these two events are one and the same.  The town…

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Marriage: The Image of Christ’s Love for the Church

Preaching on Eph 5:21-32 Our second reading is probably one of the most controversial readings in the cycle of readings.  It’s the reading that either brings a cringe or an elbow in the ribs when it is read. So, I’m going to dive headfirst today into this reading!  When it…

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Prayer Toolbox

Last summer, I gave a four part homily series on prayer. This was the handout that I placed in the bulletins for this homily series. Feel free to share and reuse. IF PDF PREVIEW DOES NOT APPEAR BELOW YOU CAN DOWNLOAD THE PDF HERE.

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Feeding the World with His Flesh

This is the text of the Homily I gave during the reading cycle of John 6. Wouldn’t it have been neat to be present for this miracle. On this Lake of Tiberias Jesus sits and teaches the thousands and then gives them a meal from practically nothing. I remember during…

Living with Reckless Abandon

Recklessness is a response to the love and grace of Jesus Christ. And passing by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother, casting nets into the sea (for they were fishermen). And Jesus said to them: Come after me, and I will make you to become…