Rev. Joseph Briody

About Rev. Joseph Briody

Fr. Joseph Briody, ordained in 1995, is a priest of the Diocese of Raphoe (Donegal, Ireland). He is Coordinator of Spiritual Formation and Professor of Sacred Scripture at Saint John’s Seminary, Boston MA. He studied at Saint Patrick’s College, Maynooth (STL), the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome (SSL), and Boston College School of Theology and Ministry (STD).

Pope Leo’s Renewed Call to Priestly Holiness

“Aspire to holiness . . . do not settle for less” (Leo XIV)

Called to Holiness; Called to be Saints This is a very simple reflection on holiness, a topic given renewed attention by Pope Leo in recent months. The whole Christian life is a “quest for holiness.”[1. Saint John Paul II, Letter to Pri … [Read more...]

Homilies for March 2022

For March 2 (Ash Wednesday), March 6, March 13, March 20, and March 27 Ash Wednesday – March 2, 2022 Readings: Jl 2:12–18 • Ps 51:3–4, 5–6ab, 12–13, 14 and 17 • 2 Cor 5:20—6:2 • Mt 6:1–6, 16–18    bible.usccb.org/bible/r … [Read more...]