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We share in the call of Mary and Joseph
December 17, 2016
Homily for December 18, 2016 (4th Sunday of Advent)
Isaiah 7:10-14; Psalm 24; Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-24
“Pick your poison!”
We’ve probably all heard that phrase at one time or another. Its...
Signs of Healing
December 10, 2016
Homily for December 11, 2016 (3rd Sunday of Advent)
Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10; Psalm 146; James 5:7-10; Matthew 11:2-11
I was shaving in front of the bathroom mirror one recent morning and found myself staring at a scar that runs from...
To make the music our world longs to hear
December 3, 2016
Homily for December 4, 2016 (2nd Sunday of Advent)
Isaiah 11:1-10; Psalm 72; Romans 15:4-9; Matthew 3:1-12
This is a season of traditions. Some, like displaying Nativity scenes and Christmas trees, going to holiday...
Advent enables us to navigate life better
November 26, 2016
Homily for November 27, 2016 (First Sunday of Advent)
Isaiah 2:1-6; Psalm 122; Romans 13:11-14; Matthew 24:37-44
This past week I was in Mumbai (Bombay) to visit the Capuchin friars of that area at the request of our General...
Notes from a Journey - Capuchin Friar John Celichowski