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Homily, 10-25-21: Monday of the 30th

Homily, 10-11-21: Monday of the 28th

Homily, 10-4-21: Monday of the 27th Week in Ordinary Time This last Saturday, three men were ordained as permanent deacons for the Archdiocese of Detroit. Please keep them in your prayers as they begin their new ministry. It was also the 22nd anniversary of my own ordination. And it brought back thoughts and memories of… Continue reading Christian in Name Only?

Homily, 9-27-21: Monday of the 26th Week in Ordinary Time We heard in our passage from the prophet Zechariah, that the Lord of hosts said:

Homily, 9-20-21: Monday of the 25th Week in Ordinary Time We just heard in our gospel:

Homily, 9-19-21: Sunday of the 25th Week in Ordinary Time, Cycle B Our readings this week are very similar to those from last week, and have a very similar message. First, let

Homily, 9-13-21: Monday of the 24th Week in Ordinary Time In my homily on Trinity Sunday, several months ago, I stated:

Homily, 9-6-21: Monday of the 23rd Week in Ordinary Time Sometimes we need to stop and consider whether we pray and make sacrifices for our own salvation, and that of our loved ones, only, or if we pray and make sacrifices for all people in the world, even our enemies. Is there sometimes a hint… Continue reading Fill up What is Lacking

Homily, 8-30-21: Monday of the 22nd Week in Ordinary Time In the Preface for a Mass for the Dead, the priests says:

Homily, 8-16-21: Monday of the 20th Week in Ordinary Time In our first reading, we hear how the Israelites were punished by God because they were disobedient and worshiped false gods. The Lord raised up judges for them to lead them back to the straight path but they were obstinate, and fell back into sin… Continue reading Pray for Judges for our Time