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’
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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 – Feast of Christ the King (23 November 2025)
Throughout the whole of Luke’s Gospel, we witness Jesus seeking to rescue all those who are lost. Inspired by the Holy Spirit, Luke masterfully weaves
Grieving and Accompanying Others (22 November 2025)
The Feasts of All Saints (November 1) and All Souls (November 2) open a portal to an especially tender time of year when we recall
Christ As King (21 November 2025)
Truly heralding Jesus Christ as King – our real and only King – requires resolve to make choices to do so in daily living. Let
Preaching Notes – 33rd Sunday (16 November 2025)
As the Church’s year nears its end, we hear at Mass certain biblical selections that are known as, “apocalyptic.” In popular culture, “apocalyptic” is connected with
Preaching Notes – Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross (14 September 2025)
When select high feasts land on a Sunday, we celebrate the feast as we do today – September 14 -with the Feast of the Exultation
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
Holy Saturday – Lord, Show Me Your Victory (19 April 2025)
Today, HOLY SATURDAY, is a day of transition between the agony of Friday and the glory of the Christ’s Resurrection. It is given to us