I saw this article on Catholic World News. During its annual fall meeting, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops will discuss whether to approve a document entitled “Preaching the Mystery of Faith: The Sunday Homily.” (Good preaching is important! … Continue reading →
In the book of Exodus, the Lord commanded Moses to build the tabernacle of God’s presence. It was the meeting place between God and His people. At night, the Lord appeared in the pillar of fire and by day in … Continue reading →
This week is Respect Life Sunday. I share my homily for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time. In it I talk about Marriage, life, Humanae Vitae – Pope Paul VI’s document on human life and all of the adverse effects … Continue reading →
Tradition holds that Pope St. Gregory the Great was the last Pope to organize and solidify the Roman Canon. Gregory reigned from 590-604. Within the Roman Canon, there are two places in which we honor & call upon the saints … Continue reading →
On the few occasions that I had the privilege of hearing Cardinal Arinze speak, In talking about Catholics, he said: “They don’t know and they don’t know that they don’t know.” How true that statement is about people today. People … Continue reading →
In today’s episode, I share with you my homily for today, the 26th Sunday In Ordinary Time. – Music: “Dream” by Take No Glory – cast (at) iPadre (dot) net – Feedback line: (267) 31-Padre (267) 317-2373 iPadre App | Android App Subscribe … Continue reading →
From Catholic World News: The Vatican has confirmed (The Bishop was correct in his decision to protect and safeguard the Mass. That’s his job you know.) the decision by Bishop Edward Braxton of Belleville, Illinois, to remove a priest from … Continue reading →
Yesterday, I received a phone call on behalf of a local candidate, running for Congress. Whenever I receive one of these calls, I don’t want to just listen to some scripted text, like: “Vote for Candidate X, because he is … Continue reading →
Here is a small reflection on next Sunday’s Gospel (26th Sunday In Ordinary Time – B). Below is just a section of the text from Sunday’s Gospel. “And if your hand causes you to sin, cut it off; it is … Continue reading →
In today’s episode, we talk about the promises a priest makes on the day of his ordination. – Music: “Who Am I Without You?” by Ryan Tremblay – “A Catholic Mother’s Companion to Pregnancy” by Sarah Reinhard – cast (at) iPadre … Continue reading →