Monday, March 26, 2018

Papal Intentions for April 2018

This month Pope Francis invites us to pray for those who have responsibility in economic matters:


That economists may have the courage to reject any economy of exclusion and know how to open new paths. 

While we're at it....

V. Let us pray for Francis, our Pope.
R. May the Lord preserve him, give him life, 
and make him blessed upon the earth, 
and deliver him not up to the will of his enemies.

Our Father... Hail Mary...

O God, Shepherd and Ruler of all Thy faithful people, look mercifully upon Thy servant Francis, whom Thou hast chosen as shepherd to preside over Thy Church. Grant him, we beseech Thee, that by his word and example, he may edify those over whom he hath charge, so that together with the flock committed to him, may he attain everlasting life. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Monday, March 19, 2018

Lent: The Hour Has Come - Homily for March 18


Readings for Sunday, March 18 / 5th Sunday of Lent: Jeremiah 31:31-34  |  Psalm 51  |  Hebrews 5:7-9  |  John 12:20-33

Throughout the first half of John's Gospel we hear Jesus refer to 'my hour' and that it had not yet come. Today, the Hour has finally come and the Lord longs for us to join Him in it. 

Sunday, March 11, 2018

Lent: Exposure - Homily for March 11



Today we recall the 40 holy martyrs of Sebaste who were stripped naked and exposed to bitter cold until their death. Today the Lord invites us to expose our hearts and souls, no longer hiding behind our fear, guilt, shame, or pride, but conquering all for love of Jesus Christ.

Sunday, March 4, 2018

Lent: God is Fierce and Merciful - Homily for March 4


Readings for Sunday, March 4 / 3rd Sunday of Lent (Year B):  Exodus 20:1-17  |  Psalm 19  |  1 Corinthians 1:22-25  |  John 2:13-25

Today the Lord shows us in the Scripture that He is not 'fierce or merciful' but both fierce AND merciful. Let us draw close to this fierce Heart of Christ and allow His passion for us to increase our passion for Him.