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Since 1955, the week beginning on Palm Sunday has been called Holy Week. It celebrates the mysteries of our salvation accomplished by Christ in the...
This week begins with the festive procession with olive branches: the entire populace welcomes Jesus. Children and young people sing, praising Jesus. But this week...
The following is a homily based on the Scripture readings for Palm Sunday, March 29. Every once in a while I end up in a...
I bet alcohol, and lots of it, had to do with the racial chant of a frat group at the University of Oklahoma. The university...
Yesterday was Laetare Sunday. Our Lenten pilgrimage is already half over or, to express it more positively, we are already halfway to Easter. On this...
When I attend my Catholic Mass, I believe the bread and wine change. Too often, that is all that changes. I receive Communion, but I...
The following is a homily based on the Scripture readings for Sunday, March 22. If you give someone a fish, you have helped that one...
Patrick, the saint of the Emerald Isle, is often as misunderstood, as are the reasons for celebrating his feast. He was born in Scotland in...
Forgiveness can change us, but it depends. If I forgive someone because I am afraid I will lose something if I don’t, I remain unchanged....
The following is a homily based on the Scripture readings for Sunday, March 15. We live in a world of radical ideas and impulses. Daily...
To change one’s life, or “repentance” as it is called in religious circles, does not begin with, “I will try harder.” It begins with humility....