The Father's Joy

We often neglect the third commandment to keep holy the Sabbath day. To rest isn't so much inactivity as it is engaging more deeply in relationship with God and others and doing things that aren't "productive." Receive the gift of rest that Jesus gives and commands every week! 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B

Due to our fallen nature, we tend to rebel against authorities in our life, believing we are better off under our own authority. Aligning ourself with Jesus, the Church, and legitimate authority in our life puts us under the protection of Jesus, gives us peace, and empowers us to bring His healing and deliverance into the world. Homily for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B

God wants to take some thorns away, but He will leave some so that His power can be manifest in our weakness! 14th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B

Our areas of desperation and weakness are not an obstacle to faith but an opportunity for an encounter with Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit! Homily for the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B

The storms within and around us distract from Jesus' presence and blessing in the moment. We're invited individually and as a community to pause and reflect where we have seen the Spirit move and transform us. Homily for the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B

There is a crisis in masculinity and fatherhood, and our marriages, spouses, and children are suffering for it. Becoming men of prayer ensures we lay deep roots to become sturdy, life-giving "trees" to those entrusted to our care. Homily for Father's Day, the 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Satan seeks to divide and isolate us from relationship. Jesus invites us to courageous vulnerability and trust in others and His mercy that breaks satan's power. Homily for the 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jesus gives us Himself in the Eucharist to heal us, strengthen us, and abide with us. Homily for Corpus Christi Year B

The biggest reason we might be burning out is because we aren't living in active relationship with Jesus

Harrison Butker called out priests and bishops for their lack of courage. Christian boldness is the fruit of the love of the Holy Spirit that casts out all fear! Homily for Pentecost

This the opposite message of most graduation speeches, but it's the message that graduates need to hear and that I wish I had heard!

We honor all of the blessings we have received from our earthly mothers, and we ask Mary to be our Mother in the many ways that we still need more mothering! Homily for the Feast of the Ascension

We don't love because we aren't receiving His love first! Jesus, save me from the lie that I am not loved or loveable! Homily for the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time

We say we believe and trust in God. Do we live that way or do we keep Him in our "God box" in the corner of our daily life? Homily for the 5th Sunday of Easter

Jesus wants to be the shepherd of the one flock united in His Name! Homily for Good Shepherd Sunday

Jesus wants to bring revival to our hearts and to the Church, and that always entails repentance! Homily for the 3rd Sunday in Easter, Year B

Fear holds us back from living into the high calling that Jesus has placed on our life. Imagine what God could do through us if we were bold in the power of Holy Spirit that He breathes upon us! Divine Mercy homily

Watered down Christianity doesn't transform or attract anyone. It's time to allow the Holy Spirit to be stirred up in our souls! Easter homily 2024

Jesus, the Truth, destroys the enemy's lies on the Cross. Jesus, heal my mind and soul with Your Love! Good Friday Homily 2024

We may know with our head that Jesus loves us, but Jesus wants to touch our hearts with His love in the Eucharist Holy Thursday Homily 2024

Jesus has loved us to the point of the cross, and we find it hard to give back to Him a fraction of our time and attention

We often have areas of our life that feel stagnant, like a dead end. Holy Spirit revives and renews these areas infinitely beyond our human capacity!

It's easy to live with self-centered tunnel vision. Jesus wants to heal our blindness to behold the Father's love coming to encounter us all the time! Homily for Laetare Sunday, Year A (RCIA)

Without the "lows," we start to trust too much in ourselves. Jesus meets us in our dark moments to offer us the "living water" of the Holy Spirit! 3rd Sunday of Lent, Year A readings for RCIA

Are sacrifices being taken from us or are we freely offering them? Experiencing Jesus' sacrificial love, propels us into self-offering! Homily for the 2nd Sunday of Lent, Year B