Surprised by Grace

Repeat of a homily given at St. Charles Borromeo in Clarendon, VA on the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time (August 2019)

Homily given on the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Clarendon (August 2019).

Homily given at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Clarendon, VA (July 2019) on the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Homily given on Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord at the beginning of Mass and the brief procession with the palms (Commemoration of the Lord's entrance into Jerusalem). The Gospel was Matthew 21:1-11

Homily given on Palm Sunday in the rectory chapel during the coronavirus pandemic. We read the narrative of the Lord's Passion contained in Matthew's Gospel (Matthew 26:14-27:66) as well as Isaiah 50:4-7, Psalm 22 and Philippians 2:6-11. Peace!

Personal story of me discovering, in part, who I am.

Homily given during a "live streaming" of the Mass in the rectory chapel at St. Veronica Catholic Church in Chantilly, VA during the coronavirus pandemic on the 5th Sunday of Lent (Year A)--3rd Scrutiny Gospel (Raising of Lazarus)

Meditation on the grace of baptism (God's sign of His Goodness)--given on the afternoon of Saturday, March 28 during the coronavirus pandemic.

Homily given at private Mass in the rectory chapel during the coronavirus pandemic on the Solemnity of The Annunciation of the Lord.

A riddle to help us reflect upon the nature of God and each other.

Homily given at Mass on Monday in the 4th Week of Lent (Cycle II) in the Rectory Chapel at St. Veronica's in Chantilly, VA during the coronavirus pandemic. The Mass Readings were as follows: Isaiah 65:17-21 -- "The things of the past shall not be remembered or come to mind." Psalm 30 -- "I will praise You, Lord, for you have rescued me" John 4:43-54

Homily given during a "live streaming" of the Mass in the rectory chapel at St. Veronica Catholic Church in Chantilly, VA on Sunday, March 22, 2020 during the coronavirus pandemic on the 4th Sunday in Lent (Year A). Mass Readings were as follows: 1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a -- "The Spirit of the Lord rushed upon David" Psalm 23 -- "The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want" Ephesians...

Meditation given in the Rectory Chapel at St. Veronica Catholic Church on Saturday, March 21, 2020 (in the midst of the Coronavirus Pandemic). I was scheduled to give a talk to TMIY! and Exodus 90 men's groups at St. Veronica, but was required to do it remotely because of the social distancing.  Read Luke 5:1-11 ("put out into deep waters").  

Meditation given in the Rectory Chapel at St. Veronica Catholic Church on Friday, March 20, 2020 in the midst of the uncertainty during the Covid-19 pandemic. Reflected on Psalm 69 and 1 Kings 17-19 (story of the Prophet Elijah).

Homily given at Mass on the Solemnity of St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Rectory Chapel during the time of suspended public Masses due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. The Mass Readings are as follows: Samuel 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16  Psalm 89 Romans 4:13, 16-18, 22 -- "righteousness that comes through faith" Matthew 1:16, 18-21, 24a -- "do not be afraid"

Homily given at Mass on Tuesday of the 3rd Week of Lent (Cycle II) in the Rectory Chapel on the first day of the suspension of public Masses as a result of the Coronavirus Pandemic. The Mass Readings were as follows: Daniel 3:25, 34-43 -- "For your name's sake, O Lord, do not deliver us up forever, or make void your covenant. Do not take away your mercy from us." Psalm 25 -- "Remember your mercies...

Homily given on the 3rd Sunday in Lent (Year A) at St. Veronica Catholic Church in Chantilly, VA on Sunday, March 15, 2020 (9:00 am Mass) in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic.  Mass readings were as follows: Exodus 17:3-7 -- "Is the Lord in our midst or not?" Psalm 95 -- "If today you hear His voice, harden not your hearts" Romans 5:1-2, 5-8 -- "The Love of God has been poured out into our hea...

Homily given on Saturday of the 2nd Week of Lent (Cycle II) at St. Veronica Catholic Church in Chantilly, VA. The Mass Readings were as follows: Micah 7:14-15, 18-20 Psalm 103 -- "The Lord is kind and merciful" Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 -- Prodigal Son

Homily given on the 2nd Sunday in Lent (Year A) at St. Veronica Catholic Church in Chantilly, VA on Sunday, March 8, 2020 (7:30 am Mass). Mass Readings were as follows: Genesis 12:1-4a -- "The Lord said to Abram: 'Go forth from the land of your kinsfolk and from your father's house to a land that I will show you. I will make of you a great nation...I will bless those who bless you" Psalm 33 -- "Lo...

Homily given on the 1st Sunday in Lent (Year A) at St. Veronica Catholic Church in Chantilly, VA on Sunday, March 1, 2020 (5:00 pm Mass). Mass Readings were as follows: Genesis 2:7-9, 3:1-7 -- Creation and Fall of mankind Psalm 51 -- "Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned." Romans 5:12-19 -- "Just as through on transgression condemnation came upon all, so through one righteous act, acquittal and...

Meditation given during Adoration as part of our retreat.

A talk by Fr. Rich Dyer to the St. Therese Vocation Society (men and women who pray daily for seminarians).

This talk was given on November 13, 2019 and it was the last talk I gave at P3 (Prayer, Penance and Pub) at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Clarendon, VA. It is appropriately on gratitude.

Homily given on the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C) at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Clarendon, VA on Sunday, October 13, 2019 (10:30 am Mass). My last Sunday at St. Charles before being transferred to St. Veronica's. Mass Readings were as follows: 2 Maccabees 7:1-2, 9-14 -- Seven brothers and their mother martyred Psalm 17 -- "Lord when your glory appears, my joy will be full." 2...

Homily given on the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C) at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Clarendon, VA on Sunday, October 13, 2019 (9:00 am Children's Mass). Mass Readings were as follows: 2 Kings 5:14-17 -- Naaman healed of leprosy by plunging into the Jordan river  Psalm 98 -- "The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power."  2 Timothy 2:8-13 -- "If we have died wit...