The First and the Last
The parable of the workers in the vineyard tells us something about a national policy on immigration.
Articles by: Fr. George Smiga
Homilies
Windstorms and Violins
Life is difficult! The hope that comes from the Gospel is this: that which is difficult can also be good.
Homilies
The Day Jesus Was Wrong
In his humanity with its limitations, Jesus makes the wrong decision in dealing with the Canaanite woman.
Homilies
Why Walk on Water?
It is frightening to cling to a little boat in the midst of the storm. But isn’t stepping out of that boat onto the waves complete madness?
Video
Bridges
“Bridges” discusses the importance of repairing all that is broken in our world. Christians are called to cooperate with all people of good will to build a better society.
Bible Study
Living with Little Faith
Matthew’s famous teaching on the lilies of the field contains the first occurrence of a phrase he uses to describe the Christian Life. It is a life of “little faith.”
Video
Air
This is a new video on the Holy Spirit. God’s Spirit moves in us and through us–as close to us as the air we take in and breathe out.
Homilies
Searching for Pearls
The scandal of Jesus’ parable of the pearl of great price is that God is the merchant, and God is searching for us.
Homilies
The Non-Violent Farmer
To absorb the attack, to deflect the insult is not a sign of weakness. It is the way of Christ.
Homilies
What God Is Not
God is not anything which keeps you from God. Any image of God which alienates us from God is wrong.
Homilies
Going In and Out
Christ, our good shepherd, both leads us in and leads us out. He gives us security, and he calls us to serve.
Homilies
Three Words for Easter
If we examine three words from the Easter gospel, the deepest meaning of the feast will emerge.
