Preaching Notes – Pentecost (8 June 2025)
Before the event of Pentecost (Acts 2), Jesus readies the disciples to receive the Holy Spirit. The Risen Lord Jesus appeared to the disciples for
Category: Pastor’s Pondering
A Pentecost Prayer (7 June 2025)
O Most Holy Spirit, make me docile and prompt to follow Your gracious inspirations. May I never neglect even Your slightest prompting and always be
Preaching Notes – Ascension of our Lord (1 June 2025)
Marvelously inspired by the Holy Spirit, Luke writes two volumes. In addition to the Gospel of Luke that culminates in Jesus’ commissioning [the disciples], departing
Preaching Notes – Jesus’ Gift of Peace (25 May 2025)
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you. Do not let
8th Grade Graduation Mass – Preaching Notes (22 May 2025)
Just prior to Jesus’ Ascension, the disciples are at the edge of a new beginning. They ask Jesus if He is going to restore the
Confirmation and It’s Life-Changing Impact (19 May 2025)
What a great joy it was to have so many receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation yesterday! While Baptism is our Christian birth, Confirmation leads us
Preaching Notes – What’s In A Name? (11 May 2025)
The man elected Pope immediately is asked, “Do you accept your canonical election as Supreme Pontiff?” If answered affirmatively, he instantly becomes the new pope,
Habemus Papam – New Pope Leo (9 May 2025)
Our God is ever the God of Surprises! A Chicago born priest who hails as a citizen from both Americas and belongs to the Order
Preaching Notes – 3rd Sunday of Easter [Year C] (4 May 2025)
There is a play on words in today’s Gospel episode that only is understood in the original language (John 21:1-19). When Jesus first asks Peter,