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Father Terrence P. Ryan, CSP | 04/20/15

Christ’s love is unconditional and has no bounds. The Catholic Church sees itself as representing Christ, being the Body of Christ. But the Church is...

Father Francis P. DeSiano, CSP | 04/16/15

The following is a homily based on the Scripture readings for Sunday, April 19. When we think of eating in our culture, it’s usually with...

Father Thomas C. Gibbons, CSP | 04/13/15

Recently, during a Saturday morning talk that I was giving, many of the people in the room encountered a crisis of faith. Let me explain...

Father Terrence P. Ryan, CSP | 04/09/15

I notice that I never go to the dentist without first brushing and cleaning my teeth. I never go to the doctor without shower and...

Father Eric P. Andrews, CSP | 04/04/15

The strife is o’er, the battle done; Now is the Victor’s triumph won; O let the song of praise be sung: Alleluia!   Happy Easter,...

Father Francis P. DeSiano, CSP | 04/02/15

Hurry! Hurry! It’s amazing. It’s here for sale. The greatest oil ever invented. Just one little drop in your coffee or tea, and it will...

Father Ronald A. Franco, CSP | 03/30/15

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...

Father Bartholomew Landry, CSP | 03/27/15

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...

Father Francis P. DeSiano, CSP | 03/26/15

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...

Father Terrence P. Ryan, CSP | 03/24/15

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...

Father Ronald A. Franco, CSP | 03/23/15

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...

Father Terrence P. Ryan, CSP | 03/20/15

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...