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What Jesus did he is still doing
June 7, 2015
Homily for June 7, 2015 (Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ)
Exodus 24:3-8; Psalm 116; Hebrews 9:11-15; Mark 14:12-16, 22-26
Last weekend I attended an early Mass at a parish near my home in Chicago. Following the...
We are now given the blessing
May 31, 2015
Homily for May 31, 2015 (The Most Holy Trinity)
Deuteronomy 4:32-34, 39-40; Psalm 33; Romans 8:14-17; Matthew 28:16-20
There are a few opening phrases that most of us would rather not hear in a conversation about a...
Spirit Week
May 24, 2015
Homily for May 24, 2015 (Pentecost Sunday)
Acts 2:1-11; Psalm 104; Galatians 5:16-25; John 20:19-23
Almost anyone who has regularly been around a high school is familiar with Spirit Week. As the name suggests, it is...
Market Share Doesn’t Matter
May 17, 2015
Homily for May 17, 2015 (Ascension of the Lord)
Acts 1:1-11; Psalm 47 (vv.); Ephesians 1:17-23; Mark 16:15-20
The Pew Forum just released the results of its latest survey of the religious beliefs and practices of adults in the...
Notes from a Journey - Capuchin Friar John Celichowski