Sanctuary Views

To Listen To God Is To Be Open To God - It's True For Humans Too

A little true listening goes a long way. Homily for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time.

A Far, Far Better Thing To Do

Having been baptized into Christ's love gives us a share in His mission to provide healing and hope to a broken world. Homily for the 29th Sunday of Ordinary Time.

What One Thing Do You Lack? Wisdom Can Help.

Homily for the 28th Sunday of Ordinary Time.

Overcoming Being Alone

Christian marriage is an extraordinarily exalted vocation. Homily for the 27th Sunday of Ordinary Time.

From Boys to Men ~ The Gospel in Action

Altar Server Appreciation Sunday was the perfect occasion to better understand Jesus' words in the Gospel. Homily for the 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time.

Desiring Greatness Isn''t a Bad Thing

The disciples asked, "Who is the greatest?" Jesus didn't follow that with, "Don't seek greatness," but "If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last of all and the servant of all." The question about greatness shouldn't focus on oneself, but on that which is true greatness, and on the One who embodied it. Homily for the 25th Sunday of Ordinary Time.

The Call that Captivates or Collapses

Why are so many young people protesting and demonstrating? What has made them susceptible to trends that offer a sense of moral superiority without actually demanding much moral excellence? Is the common Christian invitation consonant with Christ's? Homily for the 24th Sunday of Ordinary Time.

The Perils and Possibilities of Excess Wealth

There's nothing wrong with pursuing wealth--we need it to survive, and to some degree, to thrive. The problem comes with pursuing or misusing excess wealth, which as St. James suggests, impacts how we assess the worth of others. Homily for the 23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time.