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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...

Father Francis P. DeSiano, CSP | 03/19/15

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...

Father John J. Geaney, CSP | 03/17/15

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...

Father Terrence P. Ryan, CSP | 03/16/15

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....

Father Francis P. DeSiano, CSP | 03/13/15

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...

Father Terrence P. Ryan, CSP | 03/09/15

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....