The Father's Joy

Only the Living Water of the Holy Spirit satisfies our "thirst," and yet we keep trying to fill ourselves with everything but Him! Homily for the 3rd Sunday of Lent, Year A

God can come to us at any time; in fact, He is always "coming." Sometimes, however, we need to go out of our way to more fully receive an experience of His Glory! Homily for March 1, 2026, the 2nd Sunday of Lent, Year A

Our youth are drawn into the Mystery of the Faith that is bigger than them and not about them! Homily for the 1st Sunday of Lent and the 2nd Annual Rooted in Christ youth event, February 21, 2026

The root of our sins is found in our broken hearts. Homily for the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A, February 15, 2026

To be a light in Jesus means to imitate Him who says from the cross, "Father, forgive them for they know not what they do." Homily for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A February 8, 2026

Why should I care about being "poor in spirit"? Homily for the 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A February 1, 2026

One of the important ways that God speaks to us is through the good desires He has put into our hearts. He put them there so that they can be fulfilled by a more radical "yes" to following Him! Homily for the 3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, January 25, 2025

Our screens are getting more "face time" than God and our loved ones. That's a big problem because we become what we behold! Part 1 of the homily for January 18th, the 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A

If we aren't "beholding" the Father's love for us, we might start believing and living the opposite of the Our Father! Part 2 of the Homily for January 18th, the 2nd Week of Ordinary Time, Year A

Christianity isn't about trying harder. It's letting ourselves be loved by God...and through other people, the Church! Homily for the Baptism of the Lord, January 11, 2026

When we are in darkness, we can see more clearly Jesus' invitation into His Light. Homily for Epiphany 2026

What's the key to having an amazing 2026? Homily for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God 2026

The messiness of our families has its roots in broken hearts. Jesus, make me whole again! Homily for the Feast of the Holy Family 2025

This Christmas concludes the Jubilee Year of Hope, but what if we are struggling more now to be hopeful than we were a year ago? Homily for Christmas 2025

Join us for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit in Seneca on January 1st following the 7pm Mass!

Woe to us when we believe that we are basically "good people" who don't need God's mercy that Jesus died to give us! Homily for the 4th Sunday of Advent, Year A

When we are feeling our weakness, we naturally want to numb ourselves or find a little escape. Jesus is the only One who keeps us from being blown around by the winds of this life. Homily for Gaudete Sunday, Year A 2025

Sometimes the first step towards hope is reaching out and not trying to figure it out or fix it ourselves. The opposite of healing is denial of our darkness and running away in fear... Homily for the 2nd Sunday in Advent, Year A

Advent is also the time of preparing for Jesus' coming in the present moment. Are we too busy to notice and receive Him? Homily for the 1st Sunday of Advent, Year A

When we are "in control," we are often angry and anxious. When Jesus is King of our hearts, there is peace! Homily for the Solemnity of Christ the King

Have we prepared materially, relationally, and spiritually for the most important moment of our life? Homily for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

Jesus wants to "deal with" everything that is in our mind and heart: casting out lies and fear, forgiving all guilt, breaking shame, healing unforgiveness and anger, and establishing our true identity as beloved sons and daughters. Can you hear the small voice of the Good Shepherd loving you and building up your spirit? Sunday Homily for the Feast of the Dedication of St. John Lateran Ba...

It's hard to share the "Good News" if you don't know what it is and if you haven't been transformed by it! Homily for all school Mass, Friday, November 7

Today on All Souls Day we pray for the poor souls in purgatory. They have been saved by Jesus' mercy, but the "rehabilitation" or purification of soul is still ongoing! Homily for All Souls Day, 2025

The worst thing that can happen to us is to believe we don't need God and His Mercy. Confession is the natural first step toward healing on all levels! Homily for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C