Homilies

Jesus himself was unable to avoid rejection by his own family. Why should we be surprised if the same happens to us?

Even in a world characterized by evil and sin, God is moving events towards something better.

Constructive anger is healthy. It helps us identify what is wrong, and it motivates us to work against it.

Signs make other people take notice. They set us apart and validate the power and the truth of the message. Words are not enough!

Mothers give life, but real mothers give more than physical life. They impart to their children the awareness of their own value and worth.

Christ does not direct us to do one thing or another just to make our lives difficult. The teachings of Jesus are given to us for our own good.

One way to understand the biblical image of the shepherd and the sheep is to appreciate the difference between sheep and cows.

Receiving the Eucharist in faith can change our past, present, and future.

Cutting off what is dead is not cruelty, but an act of a loving God. If we want life, we must let God take what is dead and prune it away.

Jesus sends us out on a mission of love and service. But he wants us to travel light. What kind of useless burdens do you insist on bringing with you?

A 2,000-year-old Taoist story can offer a particular perspective on Jesus’ Transfiguration.

Sometimes the things that most endanger us appear normal and acceptable. The greatest threats may seem a part of our very selves.