The Lord calls us to a generous heart this weekend.

Homily for the 32nd Sunday in OT 2021

A decade of the the rosary for everyone as we enter into the season of Lent to focus on prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.

A Decade of the Rosary a Day - Lent 1

Homily for All Souls Day (2022)

This weekend reminds us of the call to obedience which comes with humility. We must not forget the Lord’s compassion and mercy either!

Homily for the 26th Sunday in OT (2023)

This weekend, Jesus challenges once again with a parable about a vineyard on the fruit we are called to produce. We have to be honest in the wild or stinky grapes that we produce bringing about sadness rather than the good fruit that producers good wine and gladness.

For your homework, reread our Second Reading for the weekend, Philippians 4:6-9, and Psalm 80, which is the Responsorial psalm for the weekend.

Homily for the 27th Sunday in OT (2023)

Happy New Year, liturgically! 😉😊

The focus of my homily is that the stories of the Bible are our story. Not just stories of the past or the future. I am challenging everyone to read the daily Mass readings all Advent to help us prepare for Christmas and to know our story.

Homily for 1st Sunday of Advent (2024)

The Lord challenge us in our readings today first of all his desire for us and to recognize that. Then as He calls us back, may we rend our hearts open to him, especially in prayer as well as through fasting and giving. ￼

Homily for Ash Wednesday (2025)

Our “Come to Jesus” moments while painful can be the inspiration to open to the Lord and move in the right direction. It might be painful but the gain is worth it. If you have moment, read Philippians Chapter 3 for encouragement.

Homily for 5th Sunday in Lent (2025)

In this reflection, we are reminded of the invitation by Jesus to "choose the better part" and to sit at his feet to receive as we hear the story of Marth and Mary in the Gospel of Luke. This story is connected this weekend with the encounter between Abraham and Sarah with the three travelers in Genesis 18:1-10a. A beautiful icon titled "The Holy Trinity" depicts this encounter.

Reflection for 16th Sunday in OT (2025)

Detachment! This a way to help us look at this weekend’s readings. Specifically, detaching ourselves from the things that keep us from looking above to Our Lord.

For homework, read Colossians 3:1-17. Basically our 2nd reading from this weekend.

Homily for 18th Sunday in OT (2025)

Here is a reflection on Luke 12:49-53, a challenging but powerful passage from Our Lord. May see what our Lord is trying to do through his ministry but set our hearts on fire once again for Him and this will bring challenges. 

For Homework: Consider learning more about St. Michael's Lent which came from St. Francis. Also, consider readings the Letter to the Hebrews Chapter 12.

Reflection for 20th Sunday in OT (2025)

Much like last weekend, we have a challenging but powerful Gospel reading this weekend. At first, it seemed like he says only a few will be saved. What he is saying is the only path is through Him!

Homily for 21st Sunday in OT (2025)

We called by our Lord this weekend to humility and almsgiving! Here is a prayer that I mention in my homily for us to learn and pray: “Jesus, meek and humble of heart, make my heart like yours.”

For additional reading and praying, read and reflect with Philippians 2:1-11

Homily for 22nd Sunday in OT (2025)

The Lord challenges us this weekend on the true cost of discipleship! It cannot be half-hearted. May our two newest saints serve as inspiration in carrying out our discipleship.

Homily for 23rd Sunday in OT (2025)

Today’s feast reminds of the paradox of the Cross. To the world, it is pain, suffering, loss, and failure. Through the eyes of faith, it has become new life, hope, mercy, and a throne!

Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross (2025)

This weekend is about encouragement and challenge. I encourage you once again to reread and pray with the 2nd reading from Mass (1 Timothy 6:11-16). Also, please look up the Corporal Works of Mercy and choose one that you/your family can start living out this week.

Mother Teresa, pray for us!
St Vincent de Paul, pray for us!

Homily for 26th Sunday in OT (2025)

The focus of this homily is the true meaning of faith. To help provide an examples, I discuss about St Francis of Assisi and Blessed Bartolo Longo.

Homily for 27th Sunday in OT (2025)

This weekend’s readings continue to build on our the idea of Faith and the obstacles of pride and lack of gratitude that keep it from increasing.

Homily for 28th Sunday in OT (2025)

This weekend readings encourage and challenge us to persevere in prayer.

Reflection for 29th Sunday in OT (2025)

What is the motivation for our prayer? 

For homework, look up The Jesus Prayer and consider making it a part of your daily prayer. 

For scripture, please read Psalm 34, which is the Responsorial Psalm for Mass this weekend.

Homily for 30th Sunday in OT (2025)

Today we pray for all of the souls in purgatory. We pray especially for those who have no one to pray for them as well those who never have a Mass offered for them. 

The readings for this homily are 2 Maccabees 12:43-46, 2 Corinthians 5:16-10, and John 11:17-27.

Homily for All Souls Day (2025)

Today’s feast day is much more than about a dedication of a church. It is about the Church and each one of us.

Homily for Dedication of St John Lateran

Jesus should be the ruler of all that we are as a Christian. Also, we should repeat often the words of the thief crucified with Jesus l who cried out, “Jesus remember me.”

Homily for Christ the King (2025)

Happy New Year! Well, liturgically. Let’s make this our moment to once again to “walk in the light of the Lord!”  Saint Andrew, pray for us as we begin this journey.

For homework, it is choose your own adventure! Choose one specific area in your spiritual life to start today. It can be reading the scriptures, the rosary, daily Mass, adoration, praying as a family, etc. Also, share it with someone to help you be accountable to this spiritual practice.

Homily for 1st Sunday in Advent (2025)

The season of Advent is our about the beginning and foundation of our spiritual life!

For homework, make sure to do an Examination of Conscience each night to help with your spiritual life.

Homily for 2nd Sunday of Advent (2025)

Our life is directed by choices. May we look to Our Lady’s example in choosing to do the will of the Father, which leads to eternal life.

“O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.”

For homework, pray the 1st Joyful Mystery and invoking Our Lady Undoer of Knots.

Homily for Immaculate Conception (2025)

“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice. Indeed, the Lord is near.” - Phil 4: 4-5

While we are invited to rejoice at this time of year, it is hard. I hope this homily helps to understand how to rejoice.

Homily for Gaudete Sunday (2025)

May we spend these final few days of Advent reflecting on the mystery of the Lord coming to us.

Homily for 4th Sunday of Advent (2025)

Merry Christmas!! This homily is based on the Vigil Mass readings which be found at https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122525-Vigil.cfm

For homework, choose one of the other Christmas readings and take some time to reflect.

Homily for Christmas (2025)

This great feast day during the Octave of Christmas helps us to see appreciate this mystery encompassed us and encourages us.

For homework, pray the 3rd Glorious Mystery of the rosary to intercede for you and your family. Use the 2nd reading from Colossians 3:12-21 to help.

St Joseph, Guardian of the Redeemer, pray for us!

Homily for Feast of Holy Family (2025)

A Catholic priest for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge.

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