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The episode that was difficult to get to:  after a lifetime of waiting to answer God's call, my ordination, but not without some bumps in getting…

With Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP, breaking open the readings for the the Fifth Sunday of Lent, Cycle B, "unless a grain of wheat dies, it remains a single grain."

Songs of Joy in Difficult Times: 3/14/21 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

Br. Peter Lewitzke, OP, preaches on Ephesians 2:4-10 for the 4th Sunday of Lent.
Whil we often say that we are saved through Christ it is…

There doesn’t seem to be much joy in today’s readings, at least not at first glance.  And…

Br. Gregory Dunn, O.P. preaches on 2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23 for the Fourth Sunday of Lent.  
During the season of Lent, we are reminded…

Who am I? Who am I to think that I can encourage people to follow Jesus when I…

I have my first experience of ministry at St. Tom's and Purdue (Boiler Up!) and finish up my time and studies in St. Louis.  

There is nothing we need to hear about more than the unbelievable mercy and…

Fr. Brian Walker, OP opens up the scriptures for the Fourth Sunday of Lent, reminding us that God sent his only son to save each of us, and we can trust that when the going gets tough.

Do we seek to discover the presence of God or do we look for excuses why what…

For 12 March 2021, Friday of the third week of Lent, based on Mark 12:28-34

You’re not listening! Listening is so important in communication, and yet often…

The law and the prophets. An account of the Transfiguration is always the…

What is the bare minimum? How little do I need to do to follow Jesus? Where is…

Hang on or let go? Forgive and be forgiven. We know in our lives there can be…

Sometimes the extraordinary happens in the ordinary. Parents discover their…

For 9 March 2021, Wednesday of the third week of Lent, based on Matthew 5:17-19

Br. Jordan DeGuire, OP, preaches on 1 Cor 1:22-25 for the 3rd Sunday of Lent.

The Cross that is often placed before us in our churches and…

It has been almost 21 years since Pope John Paul II visited Egypt, Jordan, and the Holy Land, where…

Where is wisdom found? As an educator, it is easy to mix up the knowledge that…

When Jesus Flips a Table, Pay Attention: 3rd Sunday of Lent Homily 3/7/21 by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

If it has been a while since you have gone to confession, ask God to give you…

For 7 March 2021, Third Sunday of Lent, based on John 2:13–25, 1 Corinthians 1…