Latest Homilies
Remain attentive to God’s voice
January 14, 2017
Homily for January 15, 2017 (2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Isaiah 49:3, 5-6; Psalm 40; 1 Corinthians 1:1-3; John 1:29-34
Many years ago, when I was part of the staff of a Catholic school here in Chicago, I served as a chaperone...
Know what we have been called to do
January 7, 2017
Homily for January 8, 2017 (The Epiphany of the Lord)
Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72; Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6; Matthew 2:1-12
On the southern edge of Hart Plaza in downtown Detroit and overlooking the river that separates the city from...
Make sure that you have greater peace in your hearts
December 31, 2016
Homily for January 1, 2017 (Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God)
Numbers 6:22-27; Psalm 67; Galatians 4:4-7; Luke 2:16-21
The next time you walk past a Nativity scene—in your home, here in church or...
No darkness can overcome this light
December 24, 2016
Homily for the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) 2016—St. Kevin Parish, Chicago
Vigil Mass: Isaiah 62:1-5; Psalm 89; Acts 13:16-17, 22-5; Matthew 1:1-25
Mass During the Day: Isaiah 52:7-10; Psalm 98; Hebrews...
Notes from a Journey - Capuchin Friar John Celichowski