Archives for April 2026

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, … [Read more...]

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...]