Sanctuary Views

The New Purity Law

Homily for the 22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time.

The Religion of Jesus and the Religion of the Day

If Jesus accepted the rejection of his teachings, wouldn't that mean his teachings were consequential, important enough not to be amended, discounted or equivocated? Were they more important than increasing the number of followers? What does that mean for Christianity and following him? Homily for the 21st Sunday of Ordinary Time.

Faith and Belonging - The Ride of a Lifetime (Including a Campaign Update)

Friends, we’ve been brought into not just any family, but God’s family, given not just any bread, but the bread from heaven that gives life, and invited to do this—live your life as a gift of love. Don’t put limits on what God can do. Just believe. Homily for the 20th Sunday of Ordinary Time.

Worthwhile Sacrifices

A life without many sacrifices suggests a life without a high aim. Sacrifice for the highest good, and life becomes pleasant and fragrant, as St. Paul said. Homily for the 19th Sunday of Ordinary Time.

You Are Part Of Christ's Mission, Too...If You're Willing.

Not all of Christ's followers are asked to preach, but all are involved in the proclamation of the Gospel. Homily for the 15th Sunday of Ordinary Time.

Hard of Hearing

The President's predicament may not be far removed from our own. Homily for 14th Sunday of Ordinary Time.

The Instinct to Hoard. The Blessedness of Giving.

Homily for the 13th Sunday of Ordinary Time.

Of Dads and Mighty Deeds

Homily for the 11th Sunday of Ordinary Time and Father's Day.