The Father's Joy

It's relatively easy to know about Jesus, to talk to Him, and to do good "stuff" in His name. The real question is whether our hearts are in union with Him. Do I live my day WITH Him? Homily for November 8, 2026, the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A

We often hear talk about heaven, but we don't hear a lot of the hard sayings of Jesus on judgment and hell. These are sobering reminders to lead us to deeper repentance and conversion of heart! Talk for OCIA class on November 4, 2026

Everyone in heaven is a saint. A saint is not someone who has never sinned but one who has completely surrendered their whole life to Jesus. Homily for All Saints Day, November 1, 2026

Why do we do the things we do at Mass? There is more meaning than can be explained in just one hour! Here are some of the basics... Given for OCIA, CCD students 2nd grade thru high school, and adult formation for the parish on October 28, 2026.

Do I believe that God actually has plans for every day of my life and that I can ask and know what they are? School Mass homily Oct 29, 2026

Christianity isn't merely "doing unto others as we would have them do to us"; it's loving like Jesus first loved us. We can only love like that if we let ourselves be loved! Homily for Oct. 25, 2026, the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A

What exactly are the Theological Virtues and what unites us as Catholic Christians? School Mass homily for Oct 23, 2026

Everything in Catholicism ultimately rises and falls on Jesus' Presence in the Eucharist. Why can we be confident that this is true? OCIA adult formation talk given on Oct 21, 2026

We are called to generosity, not comfort. I can't give myself away as a gift and become a saint until I have self-discipline and sacrifice woven into every day! School Homily for Oct 21, 2026

What challenge fills us with doubt and discouragement? Above the storms, Jesus is still on the throne and in control! Homily for October 18, 2026, the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A

Can we explain why Jesus is significant and His claim to be God justified? Lecture from OCIA, October 14, 2026

We often aren't as loving as we think we are. Giving God our "First Fruits" to experience the Holy Spirit's Fruits. Homily for all school Mass, Oct 14, 2026

God is inviting us to go deeper with Him and others. Are we saying "yes" or are we ignoring the invitation? Homily for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A

No Mary, no Jesus! Class recording from OCIA.

We are living in a "change of era," not just an era of change. How will we respond to the dramatic shift of our culture and society? St. Francis shows us the true Christian response! Homily for October 4, 2026, the 800th Anniversary of St. Francis' death and the 27th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A

Apologizing (repentance) is one of the fastest ways to humility and dying to our egos! Homily for September 27, 2026 the 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A

Miracles are not just for special people but for all who believe! Homily for the feast of St. Padre Pio, September 23, 2026

That's it. Homily for Tuesday, September 22

Envy suffocates our joy. When we don't lean into our "interior life" and relationship with God, we focus on the "exterior life," comparing with others and resenting their blessings. Homily for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A September 20, 2026

All School Mass homily on the vocation of marriage and who we are called to become and seek as a spouse. This is not a judgement or shaming of anyone who doesn't have these qualities; it's a challenge for us to live up to them! September 16, 2026

The readings that we have on a given Sunday due to the lectionary cycle is no accident. God is speaking into what we most need to hear right now. This Sunday's Gospel means that God is inviting us to enter more deeply into forgiveness. Homily for September 13, 2026, the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A

Religious sisters are a reminder to us of our own call to friendship with God that is perfectly realized in the next life. Homily for School Mass, September 9, 2026

We don't like giving correction and we definitely don't like receiving it because it means more death to our egos! If we don't have these conversations, this unaddressed issues will likely turn into gossip and tearing others down. Homily for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A

We Christians have all of the sufferings of everyone else, but we also have the suffering of accepting Jesus' invitation to die to ourselves to live more fully in Him. Our egos are the last things to go! Homily for Sunday, August 30, 2026 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A

The number one burden that the faithful in the pews carry in their hearts is their concern for their loved ones, especially those who aren't practicing their Catholic faith anymore. What can we do to draw them closer to Jesus' Sacred Heart? Homily for the Feast of St. Monica, August 27, 2026