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For 12 July 2021, Monday of week 15 in Ordinary Time, based on Matthew 10:37-38

For 10 July 2021, Saturday of week 14 in Ordinary Time, based on Matthew 10:24…

Listen to author Gary Schmidt provide some fascinating insights to his writing, inspiration and motivation.

Fr. James Marchionda, OP breaks open the readings for the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time with help from the example of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, who takes seriously our universal call to love and care for the poor.

While I never owned a pair of blue suede shoes, I do remember dancing in a…

For 7 July 2021, Wednesday of week 14 in Ordinary Time, based on Matthew 10:1-7

Freedom is like the air we breathe – we hardly notice it until it is challenged, threatened, or…

For 5 July 2021, Memorial of Saint Elizabeth of Portugal , based on Matthew 9…

Strength in Freedom: July 4, 2021 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

For 4 July 2021, Fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time, based on Mark 6:1–6

Award-winning author - (National Book Award finalist and Newberry prize winner) - former Yankees (now Mets fan) - teacher - medievalist - UofI grad -…

Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP breaks opens the readings for the Fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time looking at the themes of failure and inadequacy.

During the 1960’s and 70’s, many of us remember listening to the comedian…

For 29 June 2021, Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles , based on 2…

Bumping into Jesus: June 27, 2021 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

Listen to part two of our conversation with author, composer, singer, spiritual director, Steve Givens, as he discusses his personal experience with…

Entering the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at 4:40 A.M., I donned a surgical…

Fr. Andrew Carl Wisdom, OP opens up the readings for the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, challenging us to keep moving forward on our spiritual journey.

Jesus Calms the Storm & Makes You New: June 20, 2021 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

Until the 20th century, humankind was often in peril of the sea, even a small one like Lake…

For 19 June 2021, Saturday of week 11 in Ordinary Time, based on Matthew 6:24-34

I talk with Steve Givens who has written widely on spiritual direction and his own battle with a rare disease.  

It seems most appropriate to begin our exploration of gifts and charisms by…

We cannot move forward in faith until we have learned to name our fears and…