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, … [Read more...]
Archives for 2026
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 wo … [Read more...]
The Sanctity of the Flesh Betrayed
A Refutation of Alkaline Hydrolysis in Light of Catholic Doctrine
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, 230 … [Read more...]
“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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
Homilies for April 2026
For Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday (Easter Vigil), Easter Sunday, Divine Mercy Sunday, and the Third Sunday and Fourth Sunday of Easter Holy Thursday – April 2, 2026 Readings: Exodus 12:1–8, 11–14 • Psalm 116:12–13, 15–16bc, … [Read more...]
“Love One Another”: Synodality and Diocesan Life, Part III
Editor’s Note: This essay is the third installment of three on synodality and diocesan life. You may find the first installment HERE and the second installment HERE. Part Three: How To Live Synodality in Diocesan Life In the previous two i … [Read more...]
Behold the Blood of the Covenant
From the dawn of redemptive history, blood has signified life, binding, and atonement. In the ancient Near East, treaty oaths were ratified by the shedding of blood, signifying mutual commitment under penalty of death. In Israel, Yahweh … [Read more...]
The Easter Candle: History and Meaning
He called me “keeper of the flame.” Assigned as the parish sacristan, I remember receiving guidance from the pastor. Among the instructions was that I should be mindful of the sanctuary candle, seek to keep it burning — transfer the flame to … [Read more...]
Spies, Siberia, and the American Connection: Divine Mercy after St. Faustina Died
What happened after St. Faustina died of tuberculosis in 1938? While many know the general story of the saint’s life, few know of the events involved in spreading the Divine Mercy message after her death. In fact, these involved war and e … [Read more...]
Sacraments Make Life Worth Living
Contemporary Anthropologist and Catholic Sacramental Theology Converge on Rituals
Introduction This is a time in our history when the significance of the sacraments needs to be of primary importance within our Church. With many of our youth feeling lost and lacking meaning, mental health becoming a crisis, and the deep … [Read more...]
Questions Answered – April 2026
What Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Believe About Jesus? Question One: My neighbor is a Jehovah’s Witness and she believes very different things about Jesus than I do as a Catholic. What exactly does a Jehovah’s Witness believe about Jesus compa … [Read more...]
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