Preaching Notes – 5th Sunday A (8 February 2026)
Having unveiled the practical path to deep and lasting happiness (the beatitudes), Jesus immediately tells three very short parables – stories – to explain that
Category: Pastor’s Pondering
Preaching Notes – 4th Sunday A (1 February 2026)
Jesus’ so-called “Sermon on the Mount” provides key instructions for living as intentional disciples (Matthew 5-7). Today’s Gospel, popularly known as “The Beatitudes”, begins Jesus’
Preaching Notes – 2nd Sunday A (18 January 2026)
The next day, John the Baptist saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the
Preaching Notes – Baptism of the Lord (11 January 2026)
“Jesus came from Galilee to John [the Baptist] at the Jordan to be baptized by him.” (Matthew 3:13) Unlike Jews in and around Jerusalem who
Preaching Notes – Feast of the Epiphany (3 January 2026)
The EPIPHANY celebrates God having chosen to show Himself to everyone. In the person of Jesus Christ, God has entered the world AND in doing so has
Preaching Notes – Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God (1 January 2026)
“And Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart.” (Luke 2:19) “Mary kept all these things …” (v. 19) Well, what
Blessed New Year (1 January 2026)
Saint Irenaeus marvelously captures the essence of Christianity in this manner: The glory of God is a human being fully alive. Throughout this new year,
Preaching Notes – Feast of the Holy Family (28 December 2025)
On the first Sunday after Christmas Day, we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family Today’s Scripture readings from Matthew’s Gospel are far from the
Preaching Notes – Christmas Day 2025
Why did God come and make Himself so little and poor for us? God chose to be born far from home, so little and so
Priest Advent Day: On Hope (2 December 2025)
Yesterday the priests of the diocese gathered at the Basilica of Our Lady of Consolation in Carey, Ohio, to help ensure our own strong start