Sanctuary Views

If Lazarus' illness and death were for the glory of God--that who He is might be revealed--then might our sufferings and sadnesses be part of God's larger plan? Homily for the Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time.

Freedom from fears is possible, but it seems to require admitting our ignorance and limitations. Homily for the Fourth Sunday of Lent.

The story of the woman at the well who encounters Jesus and is changed is so ancient and yet so very relevant. Homily for the Third Sunday of Lent.

God's call to follow Him into the unknown requires the faith to trust that His hopes for us are greater than our own. Homily for the Second Sunday of Lent.

An ancient Desert Father sheds light on the Devil's schemes. Homily for the First Sunday of Lent.

Today's Gospel is a doozy. But it's part of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, which must mean that His words are intended not to reduce our happiness--our beatitude--but to increase it. Homily for the Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time.

Being the "Salt of the Earth" and the "Light of the World" is a calling, but not one we can achieve on our own. St. Augustine's words to God come to mind: "Give what You command, and then command what You will." Homily for the Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time.

You are...because of Him. Homily for the Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time.