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25May25 (25cE6). Jesus promises the Holy Spirit to guide us in truth. As Catholics, we trust this guidance comes through the Church Christ founded—not individual interpretation. We're called to love Jesus by keeping His word, follow the Church’s teachings rooted in Sacred Tradition, and trust the Spirit's guidance—even when we struggle. In doing so, we find peace not as the world gives, but as Chr...

24May25 (25BurroughWedding). We gather today not just to witness a marriage, but to celebrate a sacred union that reflects the oneness of God. Through the readings chosen by the couple, we’re reminded that Christian marriage is not only about two becoming one—it’s about becoming a living image of divine love, poured out for others. We are here to pray for this couple, support them in perseverance...

11May25 (25cE4). We are called to hear the voice of Jesus—not with our ears alone, but with our hearts. His voice does not sound like the noise of politics or media; it speaks through peace, truth, and love. We follow Him not into comfort or power, but into the cross—into sacrifice, charity, and holiness. We hear His voice in Scripture, in the Church, in the Eucharist, and in our vocation to love....

10May25 (25BuchFuneral). Homily from my uncle Stephan’s funeral. We gather at funerals with a threefold purpose: to pray for our loved one, to support one another in grief, and to celebrate a life given in love. We come as a people of hope—not in ourselves, but in Jesus Christ, who died and rose again. His resurrection gives our sorrow meaning and our prayers power. As Christians, we are called to...

4May25 (25cE3). We, like Peter, often fall short—but Jesus still calls us to follow Him. In today’s Gospel, Peter is reconciled by love and commissioned to serve. His story reminds us that discipleship isn't about perfection but humility, mercy, and renewed love. Whether in priesthood, military service, or daily life, true leadership means putting others first. Christ meets us where we are and inv...

17Apr25 (25Thursday). This is an AI generated summary, enjoy if anyone reads this… On this Holy Thursday, we reflect on the Passover and the Eucharist as the spiritual food that sustains us on our journey toward heaven. Like the Israelites who ate in haste, we too live as people in flight—not made for this world, but for the promised land. The priesthood and the Eucharist, both instituted by Chris...

9Feb25 (25cO5) The stars and mountains remind us of God. An encounter with his grandeur and our smallness. It should draw us to him and humble us to be afraid of him. He wants us to be purified and put out into the deep. God can make all things happen if we trust him.

2Feb25 (25Presentation). There is a lot of suffering to be had at Marine training in Bridgeport, CA Mountain Warfare Training. This suffering is not an absence of God but an opportunity to grow closer to him. Help us to be like candles that give off light (charity) and lose our life for Jesus’ sake. Darkness can not overcome the light.

5Jan25 (25cEpiphany). Science and faith are often thought to be opposed in this modern world. That is just not the case. One who seeks truth, seeks Jesus Christ. May we always seek Jesus Christ and know him in the great revelation and security of the Holy Catholic Church.

29Dec24 (24cFamily). Families bring some of the greatest joys and difficulties in life. The Holy Family may be perfect and without sin, but still experiences the conflict of family. Jesus’ response is obedience. Obedience to Mary and Joseph, which is ultimately learning obedience to the Heavenly Father. We learn obedience to God through obedience to our earthly parents and our mother, the Church....

25Dec24 (24Christmas). Family traditions are important to form what is important about the season. My Grandmother also gave our family this beautiful poem about Jesus to meditate. Lastly was born in a manger (feeding trough), born in Bethlehem (House of Bread), He declares He is the Bread of Life, and says that we much eat His Flesh. He came to be present to us and he continues to do so in the Mos...

22Dec24 (24cA4). God wants Obedience out of love and not fear. Mary’s obedience of love brought about salvation to the world. Use the great gift of the Rosary this Christmas time to meditate on Jesus’ life with Mary and learn to love obedience to God with Mary.

15Dec24 (24cA3). We prepare for Christmas and coming of Jesus. The most important preparation is the transformation of our life. We are living in the in between time of already but not yet. Jesus came, He is coming, and He will be coming.

24Nov24 (24bKing). Jesus Christ is Lord of the Universe. Whoever listens to truth listens to Jesus. Let us listen to truth and follow Jesus. The world does not have the truth because God is truth. Jesus Christ endures beyond all these passing things of this world. Viva Christo Rey!!!

17Nov24 (24bO33). We need to prepare for the end of our life. This is not the worst time in history. History is always a bad time. He has a bigger plan that is not overcome by evil in this world, but brings about good in spite of it. He is coming and we need to be ready. Are you ready to die and meet your maker?

27Oct24 (24bO30). We want physical goodness; God wants spiritual goodness. Our physical health can sometimes be a crutch that prevents us from having faith and trust in God. Let us remember the most important things of knowing Jesus Christ and seeing him through the eyes of faith. He just wants me to be with Him.

13Oct24 (24bO28). The rich young man is doing well, but he knows there is more. Hopefully we are doing well, but we want more and God wants more. We want to thrive not just survive. Living all for Jesus allows us to thrive in love which is what we are made for. The rich young man’s wealth is holding him back. What is holding us back?

6Oct24 (24bO27). In the beginning it was not so. God created us to thrive in a specific way but the broken messiness makes us jaded like teenagers. We should be like children who trust our Heavenly Father and seek to live the way God made us. Marriage of one male and one female that is for life. Husbands love your spouses as Jesus loved the Church and gave Himself up for her. If you are married, y...

29Sep24 (24bO26). Disunity is often the fruit of self-righteousness and insecurity. Unity is the fruit of security in Our Father in Heaven. May we be instruments of unity in security of our Heavenly Father.

18Aug24. Sunday Homily at the Men’s Silent Retreat at Sacred Heart Retreat House in Alhambra. I haven’t been this nervous for a homily in many hears. With all the good and holy Religious Sisters in attendance of the Mass it made me want to do a good job. Jesus is the way, there is no other.

18Aug24. Men’s Silent Retreat at Sacred Heart Retreat House in Alhambra. Perseverance is so important for the spiritual life. Life is difficult and the spiritual life is not easy street. Keep to the truth of Jesus Christ and hold on in perseverance of hope and faith.

17Aug24. Men’s Silent Retreat at Sacred Heart Retreat House in Alhambra. How much are we risking and venturing in our faith and trust in God? God is never outdone in generosity. When we invest more we get more.

17Aug24. Men’s Silent Retreat at Sacred Heart Retreat House in Alhambra. Third we finally move to Mission. Our mission must flow from our Relationship and Identity or it will be disordered.

17Aug24. Saturday Homily at Men’s Silent Retreat at Sacred Heart Retreat House in Alhambra. Meditation in Mass on Psalm 51, King David’s beautiful Psalm of contrition.

17Aug24. Men’s Silent Retreat at Sacred Heart Retreat House in Alhambra. Next, we move to Identity. Where does our Identity come from? What we do? Or what God does? God’s action is a much more solid foundation to live in.