Behold the Lamb of God! He Is the One
John doesn’t just see Jesus. He recognizes the Lord. He proclaims him! A homily from the Second Sunday in Ordinary[…]
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Deacon Tom’s homily collection.
Becoming an Epiphany
The actions of the Magi reflect the manifestation of Jesus as the Christ, as savior of all peoples. How do[…]
Read morePope Benedict XVI: God is Love
December 31, 2022, marked the passing of a great man, Pope Benedict XVI. I will not be using the “emeritus”[…]
Read moreGetting our Acts Together this New Year – One Fresh and Faithful Start
Let’s get our acts together! Jesus Christ is the source of our celebration, the source of peace and justice, the[…]
Read moreRejoice! Our Messiah Comes!
Rejoice! For while we are yet sinners, a great Messiah comes to us! A homily from the third week in[…]
Read moreRepent! (But not like the guy with the bullhorn)
How better to welcome Christ than by reforming our lives, by treasuring his mercy, by becoming more Christlike, with a[…]
Read moreWatch! Be Vigilant!
Three words that contain a lot of importance.A homily from the first week in Advent based on readings from Isaiah[…]
Read moreHumility – the Antidote to Pride
Introduction I don’t think I have ever given a free homily. Obviously, I don’t get paid for each homily I[…]
Read moreOur Divine Spark
“We have all received from God a divine spark. Our response can fan it to the flame of Christian love.”[1][…]
Read moreEucharistic Revival
Let’s begin a revival. Not just any revival, but a Eucharistic revival. Over the next three years, we hope that those who don’t really understand the Eucharist will come to know exactly how amazing a gift it is. We hope that those who do know how amazing a gift it is will move even more deeply into the mystery.
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