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Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP breaks open the readings for the Fifth Sunday of Lent, asking us to be open to the new thing that God is doing.

Years past, today was known as Laetare Sunday, from the first Latin word of the entrance song, …

Seeing as God Sees: 3/27/22 Homily (Year A Readings) by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

Reconciled to the Heart of the Father: 3/27/22 Homily (Year C Readings) by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

Fr. Brian Walker, OP breaks open the readings for the Fourth Sunday of Lent, reminding us that we have to be humble and learn to forgive.

Soften your heart. Jeremiah was one of the major prophets. He is known as the …

Struggle and Consolation. The homily today explores the connection between…

A Faith Like St. Joseph’s: 3/20/22 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

We so easily forget… At the very beginning of Lent, one of the less cheery blessings on Ash…

I don't like group projects. The homily today focuses on the challenge to trust…

Fr. James Marchionda, OP preaches for the Third Sunday of Lent, about the reality of holiness in our world confronted by the reality of sin, and God's response by extending second chances with infinite mercy.

For 15 March 2022, Tuesday of the second week of Advent, based on Matthew 23:1…

Broken. This year, my seniors read Barbara Kingsolver’s novel The Poisonwood…

The Episcopalian communion observes Transfiguration Sunday just before the beginning of Lent, while…

From Darkness to Light: 3/13/22 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

Consolations. We find the pattern of every two Sundays of Lent. The First…

Righteousness. While talking to the disciples, Jesus says. “I tell you unless…

We leave today for a mission trip to Puerto Rico.  It can be a life-changing experience, but many of the things we do day-to-day can transform us -…

Context. "Meditations for the Time of Retreat questions the educator at the…

Fr. Brendan Curran, OP breaks open the scriptures for the Second Sunday of Lent, reminding us that we have each had our moment on the mountaintop, and are called not to rest in it, but to share it.

Ask. Seek. Knock. Jesus approaches us today through the Gospel of Matthew and…

Desperate Times Call for Desperate Prayers. This morning's homily discusses…

The Role of Holy Scripture. The Word of God, living and effective, can…

Lent is a time of year to focus on Repentance, Reflection, Prayer, Fasting, and…