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Homilies for May 2026
For the Fifth Sunday, Sixth Sunday, and Seventh Sunday of Easter, the Solemnity of the Ascension, Pentecost Sunday, and the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity Fifth Sunday of Easter – May 3, 2026 Readings: Acts 6:1–7 • Psalm 33:1–2, 4–5, 18–19 • 1 Peter 2:4–9 • John 14:1–12 bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/050326.cfm “Love’s longing is the preparation […]
The Dallas Charter and the Mind of Christ
The Second Vatican Council cast a vision of the bishop as father, co-worker, and friend of his priests, a vision which Pope Francis echoed on the 160th anniversary of Saint John Vianney’s death when he addressed the world’s priests with a word of encouragement. And yet, despite the beauty of the Council’s call, a bishop’s […]
The Sanctity of the Flesh Betrayed
Introduction: The Sacred Trust of the Body “Membra mortuorum honoranda sunt, in fide et spe resurrectionis.” “The bodies of the dead must be treated with honor, in faith and hope of the resurrection.” — Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2300 Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, our faith teaches us that the human person is […]
“Open the Doors” at Pentecost
Peace in the Forgiveness of Sins “On the evening of that first day of the week, when the doors were locked, where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst.” Jesus Christ, crucified and risen from the dead, stands in the midst of human fear. He comes to […]
A Sermon for Trinity Sunday
One often hears how priests hesitate and tremble on Trinity Sunday as they confront the necessity of composing a sermon which sounds and expounds the most profound mystery of reality, the infinite God’s interior life which has been revealed to us in and through His only Son, Jesus Christ. No wonder that they stutter and […]
Seek and Affirm the Good: A Pathway to Transformation in Christ
It’s easy to grow frustrated with the shortcomings of others — when parishioners only attend Mass on Christmas and Easter, or when students neglect their homework. There’s something in human nature that notices and attends to problems — and that is useful, indeed. We need to analyze problems in order to find effective solutions. But […]
Questions Answered – May 2026
Homily vs. Sermon: Does the Difference Matter? Question One: According to the liturgy of the Catholic Church, what is the difference between a homily and a sermon? Answer: The distinction between a homily and a sermon in the Catholic Church may appear subtle, yet it carries significant theological and liturgical weight. While the terms are […]
Book Reviews – May 2026
Exegetical Journeys in Biblical Hebrew: 90 Days of Guided Reading. By H.H. Hardy II. Reviewed by Sr. Mary Micaela Hoffmann, RSM. (skip to review) Priests in Love with God and Eager to Witness to the Gospel. By Archbishop Emeritus Alfred Hughes. Reviewed by Rev. Ryan Connors. (skip to review) Pray for Us: 75 Saints Who […]
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Homilies for March 2026
For the Second Sunday, Third Sunday, Fourth Sunday, and Fifth Sunday of Lent, the Solemnity of Saint … more...
Homilies for February 2026
For February 1, February 8, February 15, and February 22 (First Sunday of Lent), as well as the … more...
From the Editor
Rebuilding the Church, Within the Church
I begin with an admission that may surprise some readers. When I was … more...
The Shaping of a Priest
As a Catholic priest ordained in 1998, and as a professor of Dogmatic … more...
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