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Sunday August 9, 2020

How To Walk On Water (((HOMILY))): 19th Sunday in Ordinary TIme

Before you try walking on water, look at St. Peter today in the Gospel reading from Matthew as an example of what not to do. In this famous miracle, the future first pope called out to Jesus to ask if he could join him standing on the surface of the Sea of Galilee. He does. It all goes well until Peter takes his eyes…

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Sunday August 2, 2020

Jesus' Most Memorable Miracle (((HOMILY))): 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time

The only miracle of Jesus found in all four Gospels is the multiplication of the loaves and fish (Matthew 14:13-21). It must have left a powerful impression for Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John to include it. For them, they saw the Old Testament connection and power. Jesus is greater than the prophets of old. Jesus gives…

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Sunday July 26, 2020

Your Heart's Deepest Desire (((HOMILY))): 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Have you ever asked yourself, "What is the deepest desire of my heart?" It's an intense question! It would not surprise if you said "no". However, take a moment to consider it. What is the deepest desire of your heart? What do you long for? What makes you happy? Although only a few people may consciously ask …

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Thursday June 11, 2020

WELCOME BACK TO MASS!

Just in time to celebrate the "source and summit of the Christian faith," our first public weekend of masses begins June 13th/14th, the great Feast of Corpus Christi (Body of Christ). I AM EXCITED TO WELCOME YOU BACK. A priest without God's people to serve is incomplete. Our new requirements are fairly simple and…

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Thursday February 13, 2020

(((Fireside Teachings))) Where We Got The Bible

The most influential book in human history is the Holy Bible. Through God's revelation, Western Civilization would arise and eclipse all others. But where did this mysterious book come from? Who put it together? In this presentation, we explore the Bible's historical development and how its saving revelations still…

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