Fatherly Advice

Discussion of the Holy Triduum for the students 24.03.2020 35:55 ↓

Sister Dominica O.P. and I discuss the Triduum  for the students 

03 18 2020 18.03.2020 6:14 ↓

"School mass" homily. Wednesday or school Mass days, so I addressed this homily to the children of the school as I usually would. 

03 17 2020 17.03.2020 7:39 ↓

With the ban on public Masses in the diocese the Bishop has asked us to post daily homilies if we can. So here is the first that I delivered to the cloistered convent of Poor Clare Nuns in Barhamsville. 

Eve was framed 01.03.2020 9:15 ↓

This week we talk about feminism , gender roles, a little herpetology, and marriage. What else are you supposed to talk about during the first weekend of Lent? 

Dont lose your head over it... 16.02.2020 9:56 ↓

Do you ever replay conversations in your head over and over again wishing you had said something better? does it leave you angry that you didn't have a better come back? Did you know they were still killing people by Guillotine up until the 1980's in France? 

Jesus loved the beach. It's science. 26.01.2020 9:29 ↓

Growing up at in Virginia Beach there is no place that brings me more comfort instantly than the beach. In the gospel this weekend Jesus goes to live by the sea and I imagine him enjoying the beach too. I throw in some philosophy too. 

Mary Christ-mas 25.12.2019 6:27 ↓

It's the homily from Christmas... its about Christmas. 

St. Joseph the Terror of Demons 22.12.2019 5:57 ↓

Last weekend in Advent. Time to get serious about preparing for Christmas. 

"I need a hero" 16.12.2019 12:41 ↓

What does being a paramedic, John the Baptist, and the 3rd Sunday of Advent have in common? We all need to be rescued from something at some point in our lives. The Israelites, john the Baptist, and us all need help sometimes, and when we need that help, it cannot come quick enough. 

Anticipate, prepare, and execute. 01.12.2019 11:33 ↓

Happy New (liturgical) Year! As we start Advent it's important to look toward the future and prepare for the coming of Christ. Otherwise Advent, Christmas, and the whole season will be wasted. 

Cheap tattoos arent good, and good tattoos arent cheap 25.11.2019 14:27 ↓

You get what you pay for, and right now we need to pay for a youth minister. This week I shake down the parish on behalf of the finance office to try and fundraise an entire years salary for a new position in a weekend. 

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas... 18.11.2019 12:34 ↓

THE END IS COMING! or maybe not, but either way, we should be prepared for it.