Category: Homily

  • Don’t succumb to the eyes of envy

    Don’t succumb to the eyes of envy

    Homily for the 25th Sunday of Ordinary Time Envy is not a pretty word.  It is a deadly word.  Out of the seven deadly sins, envy is number two.  Number one is our other ‘frenemy’, pride.  Saint James says it is the source of all wars and conflicts.  “Where do…

  • What is the two-point plan of Jesus?

    What is the two-point plan of Jesus?

    Can you imagine someone running for political office saying the same things Jesus said in the gospel (Mk 8:27-35)?  “Fellow Citizens.  Let me introduce my two-point plan to benefit all: (1) Deny yourself.  (2) Take up your cross.  Follow me!”  He or she is not going to get many votes. …

  • The three most important items for a faith journey

    The three most important items for a faith journey

    Jesus sent the twelve on a journey (Mk 6:7-13).  Jesus also sends us on a journey.  It is a journey of faith, a journey of life, and a journey of mission.  Let us join the twelve and learn what Jesus has to teach.  It first was a journey of faith. …

  • One Thing Contrary to the Kingdom of God: Control

    One Thing Contrary to the Kingdom of God: Control

    When facing life’s uncertainties, what can you do?

  • Lord, open the eyes of my heart

    Lord, open the eyes of my heart

    What’s a prayer you can say each morning that will change your outlook on life?

  • Three Gifts Jesus Gave in the Cenacle

    Three Gifts Jesus Gave in the Cenacle

    What did Jesus give to the frightened disciples to make them go from fearful to fearless?

  • How to live Easter every day

    How to live Easter every day

    What keeps us from experiencing this same Easter joy, even amidst life’s messiness?

  • The one thing I need to give up for Lent:  Control

    The one thing I need to give up for Lent: Control

    God doesn’t want my M&M’s. God wants me.

  • God is calling you to something new

    God is calling you to something new

    Little by little God calls. How will you respond?

  • Healing the wounds in the desert of my soul

    Healing the wounds in the desert of my soul

    To find healing in the present, we need to let God heal the wounds of the past.