Homily Feast of Saint Anthony at the Franciscan Church of the Assumption, Syracuse, NY I had the privilege of being in Padua a few weeks ago. One… Read more “St. Anthony reveals God as real, close & intimate”
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1st Sunday of Advent Homily 2014
Have you ever had a déjà-vu experience? You know that eerie feeling you get of having been here before. It’s like you have a memory of having… Read more “1st Sunday of Advent Homily 2014”
Christ the King Homily 2014
Sometimes when you read the bible You have to wonder What the heck is God saying here. Such was the case When I was praying on our… Read more “Christ the King Homily 2014”
2 Pope Saints
Like any of us would,following a momentous event in our lifeJesus rushes to meet his friendsafter his Resurrection. He goes out to them,because he wants to be… Read more “2 Pope Saints”
Easter Homily 2014
I was recently on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land.It was my fourth time there and my third as a leader.One of the things you learn early… Read more “Easter Homily 2014”
Good Friday Homily
One of the most challenging part of my jobas director of FrancisCorpsis also the most inspiring part of my ministry.Over time I really get to know our… Read more “Good Friday Homily”
Holy Thursday Homily 2014
I was never really convinced about the value of 3-D glasses until I went to see the movie Avatar. It’s then that I really experienced its full… Read more “Holy Thursday Homily 2014”
Pope Francis on Twitter: Retreat for young adults
Hey all… is there anyone still reading this blog LOL I know I’ve been MIA most of the time, but here’s an update. I’m announcing a retreat… Read more “Pope Francis on Twitter: Retreat for young adults”
Encountering Christ in the obnoxious
After the mass today a man told me he was deeply distressed by my homily. I had just finished presiding at the 10:30 AM liturgy at the… Read more “Encountering Christ in the obnoxious”
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