Podcasts by Ite Ad Joseph: Fr. John Schneiers Homily Podcast

Immaculate Conception, December 8, 2023. from 2023-12-08T11:03

McDonald's in Rome, and how Mary shows us we're made for more. 

1st Sunday of Advent, December 3, 2023. from 2023-12-03T12:27

We don't just need to be watchful, we need to be watchful about the right things. 

33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, November 19, 2023. from 2023-11-19T23:17:57

While a "talent" might be life-changing money (like, a ridiculous, insane amount of money), God's love should change our lives even more. 

32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, November 12, 2023. from 2023-11-12T23:12:06

Earthly communities cease at death; we need to work for communion that lasts into eternity. 

31st Sunday of Ordinary Time, November 5, 2023. from 2023-11-05T20:30:49

Is our Catholic faith just a "title" for us, or is it our identity? 

30th Sunday of Ordinary Time, October 29, 2023. from 2023-10-29T11:56:44

"See how they love one another", and making the cross visible to others. 

29th Sunday of Ordinary Time, October 22, 2023. from 2023-10-22T19:24:29

Giving God what belongs to God, and the dignity of human life. 

27th Sunday of Ordinary Time, October 8, 2023. from 2023-10-09T09:39:10

The most fundamental lie we can believe about God. 

25th Sunday of Ordinary Time, September 24, 2023. from 2023-09-24T15:14:55

There is no room for comparison and scorekeeping in Christian stewardship. 

23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, September 10, 2023. from 2023-09-10T22:11:12

Life lesson from my grandpa, and how love rejoices in the truth. 

21st Sunday of Ordinary Time, August 27, 2023. from 2023-08-27T12:57:57

"Who do you say that I am", the most important question in the Gospels. 

20th Sunday of Ordinary Time, August 20, 2023. from 2023-08-20T14:39:47

The Canaanite woman, humility, and faith. 

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, August 15, 2023. from 2023-08-15T19:22:44

"Raiders of the Lost Ark", my parents' first date, and Mary, the Ark of the New Covenant. 

19th Sunday of Ordinary Time, August 13, 2023. from 2023-08-13T12:28:27

Isolation, relationship, and keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus through the storms of life. 

17th Sunday of Ordinary Time, July 30, 2023. from 2023-07-30T12:42:47

The answer to the question "why am I Catholic" has to be so much more than "I was raised Catholic by my parents." 

15th Sunday of Ordinary Time, July 16, 2023. from 2023-07-16T16:22:39

What does it mean to be "rich soil", ready to receive the Word of God? 

14th Sunday of Ordinary Time, July 9, 2023. from 2023-07-09T08:55:02

"On the bread of lower desires, no one can live." Living in the flesh, vs living in the Spirit. 

11th Sunday of Ordinary Time, June 18, 2023. from 2023-06-18T09:12:43

"God proves his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." 

Corpus Christi Sunday, June 11, 2023. from 2023-06-11T13:45:16

"Living my best life", the Eucharist, and Divine Friendship. 

Trinity Sunday, June 4, 2023. from 2023-06-04T12:33:41

The Trinity is a communion of covenant love, a communion of "Hesed." 

Pentecost Sunday, May 28, 2023. from 2023-05-28T21:08:54

"Pray, pay, and obey", All Things New, and what it means to be a Catholic. 

Ascension Sunday, May 21, 2023. from 2023-05-21T16:56:27

The Ascension, hope for heaven, and the story of my friend Fr. Pat Christopher. 

6th Sunday of Easter, May 14, 2023. from 2023-05-14T12:43:31

Mothers Day and the "feminine genius." 

5th Sunday of Easter,May 7, 2023. from 2023-05-07T14:06:39

The vocation of the laity is meant to be lived more "in the world" than "in the Church." 

4th Sunday of Easter, April 30, 2023. from 2023-04-30T08:49:48

Entering the sheepfold through the gate, rather than "our way."

2nd Sunday of Easter, April 16, 2023. from 2023-04-16T12:23:12

Jesus' words "Peace be with you" help calm our anxious hearts. 

Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023. from 2023-04-09T09:08:26

"Our swords were not bloodied, and yet we obtain the victory. His was the fight, ours the crown."

Holy Thursday, April 6, 2023. from 2023-04-07T00:44:26

God is not remote or aloof, he wants to be with us and within us. 

Palm Sunday, April 2, 2023. from 2023-04-01T23:09:55

Jesus' humility and self-emptying love, shown to us on the cross. 

5th Sunday of Lent, March 26, 2023. from 2023-03-27T00:08:35

Jesus came as a cosmic warrior to defeat death. 

3rd Sunday of Lent, March 12, 2023. from 2023-03-11T18:13:43

Christ shows the woman at the well that God is enough for us, and we are enough for Him. 

2nd Sunday of Lent, March 5, 2023. from 2023-03-05T15:04:29

The transfiguration doesn't do heaven justice. 

1st Sunday of Lent, February 26, 2023. from 2023-02-26T20:30:31

How to make a good confession. 

Ash Wednesday, February 22, 2023. from 2023-02-22T20:21:41

"Be reconciled to God."--St. Paul

6th Sunday of Ordinary Time, February 12, 2023. from 2023-02-12T13:53:16

We need to talk about lust. 

5th Sunday of Ordinary Time, February 5, 2023. from 2023-02-05T07:35:58

Salt, light, and how faith is NOT a private matter. 

3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, January 22, 2023. from 2023-01-22T19:19:46

Jesus calls us out of the darkness of shame, and into the light of his love. 

2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, January 15, 2023. from 2023-01-15T10:44:20

"Behold the Lamb of God": what John the Baptist means when he says these profound words. 

The Epiphany of the Lord, January 8, 2023. from 2023-01-08T17:33:13

An encounter with Jesus changes everything. 

Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God, January 1, 2023. from 2023-01-01T01:51

"Our tainted nature's solitary boast."

Christmas, December 25, 2022. from 2022-12-25T12:31:19

Christmas shows us that our God is not something to contend with, but someone to love. 

4th Sunday of Advent, December 18, 2022. from 2022-12-18T23:46:57

The docility of St. Joseph and the Blessed Virgin Mary. 

Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, December 8, 2022. from 2022-12-09T11:06:56

Mary, conceived without sin, helps us to be receptive to God. 

2nd Sunday of Advent, December 4, 2022. from 2022-12-04T09:11:27

John the Baptist, the greatest opening act in history. 

Christ the King, November 20, 2022. from 2022-11-19T18:28:01

Setting the record straight on All Things New, and proper governance of the Mystical Body of Christ. 

To view "All Things New Myths and Facts", click here:

All Saints Day, November 1, 2022. from 2022-11-01T17:33:15

Christian Perfection is the goal of our lives, and the reward of the Saints. 

31st Sunday of Ordinary Time, October 30, 2022. from 2022-10-30T17:23:15

Uncle Sam wants YOU, and Zacchaeus. 

29th Sunday of Ordinary Time, October 16, 2022. from 2022-10-17T10:45:21

In order for us to be victorious in the battle of faith, we must surrender. 

28th Sunday of Ordinary Time, October 9, 2022. from 2022-10-09T22:03:12

Why saying "thank you" to God is so important. 

27th Sunday of Ordinary Time, October 2, 2022. from 2022-10-02T08:37:38

Who's more "enlightened"? Someone with faith, or someone without it? 

26th Sunday of Ordinary Time, September 25, 2022 from 2022-09-25T15:32:46

We cannot close our eyes to the needy around us, or our ears to the truths of Christ. 

24th Sunday of Ordinary Time, September 11, 2022. from 2022-09-10T19:38:57

The older son, and the "bleeding charity" of Christ. 

23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, September 4, 2022. from 2022-09-04T09:13:06

God uses our trials and disappointments to bring about his will, which is always for our good. 

22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, August 28, 2022. from 2022-08-28T09:11:13

The Sagrada Familia Church in Barcelona, and humility. 

21st Sunday of Ordinary Time, August 21, 2022. from 2022-08-21T15:03:12

Apple's "Think Different" campaign, and the narrow way. 

19th Sunday of Ordinary Time, August 7, 2022. from 2022-08-07T20:34:36

Why we need to talk about religion and faith with others. 

18th Sunday of Ordinary Time, July 31, 2022. from 2022-08-01T08:43:07

Vocations are where good people choose to go and die. 

17th Sunday of Ordinary Time, July 24, 2022. from 2022-07-24T13:45:01

Ask, seek, and knock: the importance of prayer. 

15th Sunday of Ordinary Time, July 10, 2022. from 2022-07-10T13:32:43

The Good Samaritan, and the Fall of Adam and Eve. 

14th Sunday of Ordinary Time, July 3, 2022. from 2022-07-03T10:47:31

If we're on the cross, it means we've stood for something. 

How to boast in the cross of Jesus. 

13th Sunday of Ordinary Time, June 26, 2022. from 2022-06-25T18:45:06

The end of Roe v. Wade, and the necessity to help the vulnerable among us. 

Corpus Christi Sunday, June 19, 2022. from 2022-06-19T14:27:27

Going to Mass monthly vs weekly. 

Trinity Sunday, June 12, 2022. from 2022-06-12T23:19:40

We "belong" to the Trinity. 

Pentecost Sunday, June 5, 2022. from 2022-06-05T18:23:27

The parallels between Babel and Pentecost. 

Schneier/Sarosi Wedding, May 29, 2022. from 2022-05-29T16:54:10

Defer to God, and be willing to be stretched. 

6th Sunday of Easter, May 22, 2022. from 2022-05-23T09:51:47

The promise of the Holy Spirit to guide the Church. 

5th Sunday of Easter, May 15, 2022. from 2022-05-16T10:07:46

The marriage of Christ and his bride, the Church: an exemplar for all marriage today. 

4th Sunday of Easter, May 8, 2022. from 2022-05-08T09:18:47

The Church, the flock of God, has a purpose for its existence. 

3rd Sunday of Easter, May 1, 2022. from 2022-05-02T09:39

We cannot let our sense of unworthiness get in the way of receiving God's love and mercy. 

2nd Sunday of Easter, April 24, 2022. from 2022-04-24T12:25:31

Doubting Thomas, faith, and getting swole. 

Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022. from 2022-04-17T09:17:21

"If Christ has not risen, your faith is vain." Jesus and his Resurrection compel us to make a choice. 

Holy Thursday, April 14, 2022. from 2022-04-15T13:23:50

Without the priest, we do not have the Eucharist; and without the Eucharist, we would have no need for the priest. 

Palm Sunday, April 10, 2022. from 2022-04-11T15:49:53

The weeping women of Jerusalem, and our sins as the source of Jesus' Passion. 

5th Sunday of Lent, April 3, 2022. from 2022-04-03T12:33:37

Jury duty, judgment, and how to balance justice and mercy. 

4th Sunday of Lent, March 27, 2022. from 2022-03-27T22:20:46

The prodigal son, and the hunger that comes from wandering away from the Father's house. Special thanks to my high school classmate, Kevin, for letting me use his story! 

2nd Sunday of Lent, March 13, 2022. from 2022-03-13T22:07:17

The Transfiguration shows the role the body plays in salvation. 

1st Sunday of Lent, March 6, 2022. from 2022-03-06T12:14:12

The 3 temptations of Jesus, and the 3 weapons at our disposal to fight them. 

Ash Wednesday, March 2, 2022. from 2022-03-02T13:20:02

Ash Wednesday demands us to each answer question: "if not now, then when?" 

8th Sunday of Ordinary Time, February 27, 2022. from 2022-02-27T18:38:34

Walter White, Breaking Bad, CS Lewis, and why evil cannot develop into good. 

6th Sunday of Ordinary Time, February 13, 2022. from 2022-02-13T09:10:33

If our faith life is meant to be like a tree, how can we best nourish our roots? 

5th Sunday of Ordinary Time, February 6, 2022. from 2022-02-06T12:48:13

Discipleship involves moving from "hiding from Jesus" to "hiding nothing from him, and from "not wanting to make eye contact with Jesus", to "having our eyes fixed on him and him alone. 

4th Sunday of Ordinary Time, January 30, 2022. from 2022-01-30T20:11:35

The best way to deal with uncertainty over the future isn't to start rumors or rant about it on Facebook, it's to go to the Lord.

"All Things New"" our Archdiocese's strategic plan. Why w...

2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, January, 2022. from 2022-01-16T12:31:11

The old wine and the new wine; Old Covenant and New Covenant. 

The Baptism of the Lord, January 9, 2022. from 2022-01-09T07:26:36

Our identity is something given to us by God, not created by our own whims. 

The Epiphany of the Lord, January 2, 2022. from 2022-01-02T08:07:39

While Herod was seemingly threatened by Jesus and responded with violence, the magi were captivated by Jesus and responded with worship. 

Holy Family Sunday, December 26, 2021. from 2021-12-26T14:17:24

The mission of every family is to help one another encounter God. 

Christmas Day, December 25, 2021. from 2021-12-25T00:09:41

God wants to marry you. 

3rd Sunday of Advent, December 12, 2021. from 2021-12-12T12:23:01

"Christ didn't come to make us nice people; he came to make us new men"--Fulton Sheen. 

2nd Sunday of Advent, December 5, 2021. from 2021-12-04T23:08:57

When God arrives, he does so by surprise. 

1st Sunday of Advent, November 28, 2021. from 2021-11-28T12:44:07

Christ comes to convert our hearts and move us to holiness, not to justify our behavior or validate our choices. 

33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, November 14, 2021. from 2021-11-14T22:32:12

How to have a healthy fear of death. 

32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, November 7, 2021. from 2021-11-06T22:40:43

Living out our baptismal priesthood by offering our livelihoods to Christ. 

31st Sunday of Ordinary Time, October 31, 2021. from 2021-10-30T21:15:03

How to balance loving God, and loving our neighbor. 

28th Sunday of Ordinary Time, October 10, 2021. from 2021-10-10T10:46:32

Like the rich young man, we are called to surrender our inferior loves to Christ, our highest good. 

27th Sunday of Ordinary Time, October 3, 2021. from 2021-10-03T08:54:25

Even in a sinful and imperfect world, God's standard for love and marriage is worthwhile and attainable. 

25th Sunday of Ordinary Time, September 19, 2021 from 2021-09-19T10:08:18

Do we perceive God as someone who only takes from us, rather than gives? 

24th Sunday of Ordinary Time, September 12, 2021. from 2021-09-12T09:21:44

If we want our faith put into action, we must do it by suffering well when we encounter the cross. 

23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, September 5, 2021. from 2021-09-05T12:45:21

The importance and power of silence. 

22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, August 29, 2021. from 2021-08-29T11:07:23

The rules of baseball, God's law, and the covenant God has with us. 

21st Sunday of Ordinary Time, August 22, 2021. from 2021-08-22T08:15:23

Eucharistic coherence, and our worthiness to receive Holy Communion. 

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, August 15, 2021. from 2021-08-15T14:15:16

Mary shares the lot of Jesus, wherever possible, both in life, and in death. 

19th Sunday of Ordinary Time, August 8, 2021. from 2021-08-08T09:18:37

The Real Presence of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist. 

17th Sunday of Ordinary Time, July 25, 2021. from 2021-07-25T12:02:53

The Eucharist: Reverence 

16th Sunday of Ordinary Time, July 18, 2021. from 2021-07-18T14:50:26

The first shepherds of the domestic Church: parents. 

15th Sunday of Ordinary Time, July 11, 2021. from 2021-07-11T21:12:45

Baseball, and the measure of our success as disciples. 

14th Sunday of Ordinary Time, July 4, 2021. from 2021-07-04T10:39:25

Apple pie, and rejoicing in our weaknesses. 

12th Sunday of Ordinary Time, June 20, 2021. from 2021-06-20T14:32:04

Sin is boring; God makes us new. 

Corpus Christi Sunday, June 6, 2021. from 2021-06-06T11:03:59

Now is the time to return to Mass. 

Trinity Sunday, May 30, 2021. from 2021-05-29T23:15:15

The Trinity is a mystery: what does that mean? 

Pentecost Sunday, May 23, 2021. from 2021-05-23T09:20:26

Through the Holy Spirit, the Catholic Church contains the fullness of truth. 

Ascension Sunday, May 16, 2021. from 2021-05-16T09:25:28

Michael Jordan, "The Last Dance", and the Ascension. 

6th Sunday of Easter, May 9, 2021. from 2021-05-08T19:17:04

"I have called you friends." A reflection on the meaning of friendship. 

5th Sunday of Easter, May 2, 2021. from 2021-05-02T10:57:44

What is your vine from which you draw life and inspiration? 

4th Sunday of Easter, April 25, 2021. from 2021-04-25T10:46:57

The love of the Good Shepherd, lived out in the priesthood. 

2nd Sunday of Easter, April 11, 2021. from 2021-04-11T11:24:26

"Peace be with you." Jesus' Resurrection brings us peace to dispel darkness and fear. 

Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021. from 2021-04-04T08:35:03

Where is your "Galilee", the place where Jesus first met you? 

Good Friday, April 2, 2021. from 2021-04-02T21:33:49

"Between Bethlehem and Calvary lies the chasm of sin."--Fulton Sheen. 

Palm Sunday, March 28, 2021. from 2021-03-27T18:44:20

The stories of Peter and Judas. 

5th Sunday of Lent, March 21, 2021. from 2021-03-21T12:52:29

The grain of wheat, and the priesthood we share with Jesus. 

3rd Sunday of Lent, March 7, 2021. from 2021-03-06T21:09:01

"The foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom,  and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength."

2nd Sunday of Lent, February 28, 2021. from 2021-02-28T08:29:44

The Divinity of Jesus, made known at the Transfiguration. 

1st Sunday of Lent, February 21, 2021. from 2021-02-21T11:19:32

Lent is our journey into the desert with Jesus. 

Ash Wednesday, February 17, 2021. from 2021-02-17T13:03:50

Ash Wednesday: our annual confrontation with our own mortality. 

6th Sunday of Ordinary Time, February 14, 2021. from 2021-02-14T08:42:43

The healing of the leper, and our healing from sin. 

4th Sunday of Ordinary Time, January 31, 2021. from 2021-01-31T14:30:26

The hubris of dissenting from Jesus' authority in our lives. 

3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, January 24, 2021. from 2021-01-24T08:11:23

The urgency for repentance, and the patience of God for his feeble children. 

2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, January 17, 2021. from 2021-01-17T15:00:13

We live in a post-Christian society; what's the role of the Church now? 

The Baptism of the Lord, January 10, 2021. from 2021-01-10T12:44:46

Christmas presents, and Jesus' baptism. 

Epiphany of the Lord, January 3, 2021. from 2021-01-03T11:57:48

Stanley Cup Finals tickets, Hamilton, and the necessity of physical presence for worship. 

Holy Family Sunday, December 27, 2020. from 2020-12-26T18:39:15

The example of St. Jospeh, husband of Mary, and foster-father of Jesus. 

Christmas, December 25, 2020. from 2020-12-25T06:57

Pope St. John Paul II's outdoor, Midnight Mass, and 2020. 

4th Sunday of Advent, December 20, 2020. from 2020-12-20T08:53:14

What if Mary said no to the angel Gabriel? 

3rd Sunday of Advent, December 13, 2020. from 2020-12-13T11:39:38

God save us from gloomy saints. 

2nd Sunday of Advent, December 6, 2020. from 2020-12-06T11:14:34

Bad roads in Colombia, repentance, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation. 

33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, November 15, 2020. from 2020-11-15T15:34:27

"Let nothing disturb you, let nothing frighten you." 

My homily for the week. 

32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, November 8, 2020. from 2020-11-08T19:46

Everyday wisdom, and the wise virgins. 

All Saints, November 1, 2020. from 2020-11-01T10:17

We must be countercultural like the saints; if our Catholicism is indistinguishable from the spirit of the world, then we're doing it wrong. 

29th Sunday of Ordinary Time, October 18, 2020. from 2020-10-18T13:43:23

Even a good Caesar is still only a Caesar. My homily on the 2020 Election. 

28th Sunday of Ordinary Time, October 11, 2020. from 2020-10-11T09:30

"Bring this white garment unstained into eternal life": how to be prepared to meet Our Lord. 

27th Sunday of Ordinary Time, October 4, 2020. from 2020-10-04T12:11:04

The fruit God wants us to produce: the virtues. 

25th Sunday of Ordinary Time, September 20, 2020. from 2020-09-20T10:08:59

My friend Arick, Easter Mass at St. Peter's in Rome, and why salvation is a free gift, not an earned trophy. 

24th Sunday of Ordinary Time, September 13, 2020. from 2020-09-13T12:49:57

We as a society are addicted to anger.

23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, September 6, 2020. from 2020-09-06T12:08:15

Seminary peer evaluations, Ezekiel, and admonishing the dinner.

22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, August 30, 2020. from 2020-09-01T16:46:50

The St Louis Rams, Pope St. John Paul II, and suffering.

21st Sunday of Ordinary Time, August 23, 2020. from 2020-08-23T16:38:48

Jesus wanted his Church to be visible, and it’s alive and well today.

20th Sunday of Ordinary Time, August 16, 2020. from 2020-08-16T09:53:45

Dug the dog from “Up”, and the Canaanite woman.

19th Sunday of Ordinary Time, August 9, 2020. from 2020-08-09T11:13:03

Peter’s faith, zeal, and weakness, all in one story.

18th Sunday of Ordinary Time, August 2, 2020. from 2020-08-02T12:02:23

Difficult times can bring about great fruit in the hearts and minds of believers.

17th Sunday of Ordinary Time, July 26, 2020. from 2020-07-26T15:22:31

“The pearl of great price is worth every penny. If we give our lives to God, he will bless us more than we could ever imagine; I’m living proof of that.”

16th Sunday of Ordinary Time, July 19, 2020. from 2020-07-19T14:26:39

The importance and necessity of prayer.

15th Sunday of Ordinary Time, July 12, 2020. from 2020-07-12T10:19:29

Why does God allow good seed to not bear fruit?

14th Sunday of Ordinary Time, July 5, 2020. from 2020-07-05T12:12:02

Christ’s rest and peace on earth.

13th Sunday of Ordinary Time from 2020-06-28T15:49:12

Death to self is an essential part of the Christian life. 

12th Sunday of Ordinary Time, June 21, 2020. from 2020-06-21T11:57:45

“Even the hairs on your head are counted.” Jesus knows us THAT well.

Corpus Christi Sunday, June 14, 2020. from 2020-06-14T09:24:51

“Eat my flesh and drink my blood”. Jesus couldn't have been any more clear. 

Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, June 7, 2020. from 2020-06-07T14:17:07

God’s essence, dwelling within us.

Pentecost Sunday, May 31, 2020. from 2020-05-31T09:56:22

One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic. The Church, the Holy Spirit and us.

The Ascension of the Lord, May 24, 2020. from 2020-05-24T10:06:36

“Sometimes I think that those who have never been deprived of an opportunity to say or hear Mass do not really appreciate what a treasure the Mass is.”—Fr Walter Ciszek SJ

6th Sunday of Easter, May 17, 2020. from 2020-05-17T22:36:45

God never abandons us.

3rd Sunday of Easter, April 26, 2020. from 2020-04-26T08:43:12

The difference between knowing about Jesus and truly knowing Jesus.

Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020. from 2020-04-12T13:27:24

If today doesn’t feel like Easter, that’s okay; because we know the day is coming when it will feel like Easter again.

Holy Thursday, April 9, 2020. from 2020-04-09T22:21:45

“How shall I make a return to the Lord for all the good he has done for me.”

2nd Sunday of Lent, March 8, 2020. from 2020-03-08T10:03:12

The Sistine Chapel, bad Airbnb’s, the Mona Lisa, and the Transfiguration.

Ash Wednesday, February 26, 2020. from 2020-02-26T09:55:15

The priority of prayer during Lent.

7th Sunday of Ordinary Time, February 23, 2020. from 2020-02-23T14:43:59

Remember the Titans, Nick Saban, and Christian perfection.

6th Sunday of Ordinary Time, February 16, 2020. from 2020-02-16T12:24:31

Sacred Tradition, Jesus and Moses.

5th Sunday of Ordinary Time, February 9, 2020. from 2020-02-09T12:14:33

My first car (a White, 1997 Dodge Neon with chopped paint), the salt of the earth and the light of the world.

3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, January 26, 2020. from 2020-01-26T10:11:54

One well-lived vocation can change the world.

March for Life Kickoff Mass, January 22, 2020. from 2020-01-22T21:08:05

Captain Sully, the Miracle on the Hudson, and how everything we have is dependent on the gift of life.

2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, January 19, 2020. from 2020-01-19T10:50:10

Why is Jesus the “lamb of God”?

The Baptism of the Lord, January 12, 2020. from 2020-01-12T14:26:38

Steve Jobs, water, and our adoption as God’s sons and daughters.

The Epiphany of the Lord, January 5, 2020. from 2020-01-05T10:22:17

The magi’s encounter with the living God, and what that means for us.

Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God, January 1, 2020. from 2020-01-01T10:09:34

The Council of Ephesus and Mary’s Divine Motherhood. Happy New Year!

Holy Family, December 29, 2019. from 2019-12-29T08:08:39

“A Hidden Life”, Frank Jägerstätter, and the Holy Family.

Christmas, December 25, 2019. from 2019-12-25T10:31:14

The front door of the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem: The Door of Humility. Merry Christmas! 

3rd Sunday of Advent, December 15, 2019. from 2019-12-15T10:05:51

The Battle of Dunkirk, the incarnation, and confession.

2nd Sunday of Advent, December 8, 2019. from 2019-12-08T09:12:25

That one time when I got woken up by an earthquake, and John the Baptist.

1st Sunday of Advent, December 1, 2019. from 2019-12-01T13:44:58

Waiting for Christ isn’t passive, like waiting at the DMV; it’s active!

33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, November 17, 2019. from 2019-11-17T12:47:07

Hell is part of the good news! 

32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, November 10, 2019. from 2019-11-10T13:58:43

"Father, why are you celibate? Are you self-partnered like Emma Watson? Don't you want to be married?" 

All Saints Day, November 1, 2019. from 2019-11-02T17:55:55

“Father, what is heaven like?”

30th Sunday of Ordinary Time, October 27, 2019. from 2019-10-27T09:01:35

Christian confidence, and humility. Why we need both.

Dr. Feingold Eucharist Talk, 10/22/19 from 2019-10-26T20:01:02

An insightful talk from Dr Larry Feingold on the Holy Eucharist.

29th Sunday of Ordinary Time, October 20, 2019. from 2019-10-20T10:35:49

The Synod on the Amazon. Yup, I went there.

28th Sunday of Ordinary Time, October 13, 2019. from 2019-10-13T23:18:37

Gratitude is the parent of all other virtues.

26th Sunday of Ordinary Time, September 29, 2019. from 2019-09-29T11:48:34

Blues Hockey, Catholic Bar-Mitzvah’s, and complacency.

24th Sunday of Ordinary Time, September 15, 2019. from 2019-09-15T10:20:11

How to make a good confession!

23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, September 8, 2019. from 2019-09-08T20:31:45

The virtues of justice and religion, giving God his due.

22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, September 1, 2019. from 2019-09-01T18:44:51

Michelangelo’s Pieta, and humility.

Feast of St. Louis, August 25, 2019. from 2019-08-25T05:14:09

How to raise your children in the faith, with a little help from Louis IX.

20th Sunday of Ordinary Time, August 18, 2019. from 2019-08-18T17:17:40

What to do about division in the Church. 

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, August 15, 2019. from 2019-08-16T12:36:31

"Blessed are you among women" vs "Blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it." 

19th Sunday of Ordinary Time, August 11, 2019. from 2019-08-12T15:55:18

How Faith helps us prepare for death.

18th Sunday of Ordinary Time, August 4, 2019. from 2019-08-04T11:58:58

Instagram, private jets and the win of vanity.

17th Sunday of Ordinary Time, July 28, 2019. from 2019-07-28T08:07:33

We need spiritual Fathers. My homily on the sexual abuse crisis, 1 year later.

16th Sunday of Ordinary Time, July 21, 2019. from 2019-07-22T11:05:45

Martha had it wrong. 

15th Sunday of Ordinary Time, July 14, 2019. from 2019-07-14T10:15:15

God’s precepts are enfleshed in people.

14th Sunday of Ordinary Time, July 7, 2019. from 2019-07-07T09:23:25

May we never boast except in the cross of Christ.

13th Sunday of Ordinary Time, June 30, 2019. from 2019-06-30T21:56:10

Freedom from sin, and some of the bravest people I've ever met. 

Corpus Christi, June 23, 2019. from 2019-06-23T11:11:25

Why am I a Catholic? The Holy Eucharist. 

Trinity Sunday, June 16, 2019. from 2019-06-17T11:38:43

PHENOMENAL COSMIC POWER.... itty bitty living space. The Trinity dwells within each of us.

Pentecost Sunday, June 9, 2019. from 2019-06-10T10:53:53

The Holy Spirit was sent for the forgiveness of sins.

Ascension Sunday, June 2, 2019. from 2019-06-02T12:54

Christ departs from our sight: faith and the sacraments must take over for us. 

4th Sunday of Easter, May 12, 2019. from 2019-05-12T10:07:37

The “feminine genius” and motherhood. Happy Mother’s Day!

3rd Sunday of Easter, May 5, 2019. from 2019-05-05T12:44:09

Peter's journey comes full circle. 

Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019. from 2019-04-21T14:34:59

Seeing the fire at Notre Dame and the resurrection with the eyes of faith.

Good Friday, April 19, 2019. from 2019-04-19T22:24:40

Calvary and the cross: holy ground.

Palm Sunday, April 14, 2019. from 2019-04-14T10:07:27

The ugliness of sin, and the beauty of grace.

5th Sunday of Lent, April 7, 2019. from 2019-04-07T12:35:23

God rightly judges sinful actions, but shows great mercy to the sinner. 

3rd Sunday of Lent, March 24, 2019. from 2019-03-24T10:15:19

“I AM WHO AM”: what does that mean?

2nd Sunday of Lent, March 17, 2019. from 2019-03-17T09:18:26

The fruit of self denial is freedom!

Ash Wednesday, March 6, 2019. from 2019-03-07T13:54:12

How to persevere in holiness during the season of Lent.

7th Sunday of Ordinary Time, February 24, 2019. from 2019-02-24T11:03:45

Why “that’s not fair” isn’t really merciful.

6th Sunday of Ordinary Time, February 17, 2019. from 2019-02-17T14:27:20

English Premier League Soccer, and trusting in God!

4th Sunday of Ordinary Time, February 3, 2019. from 2019-02-03T11:00:26

Evangelization starts at home, within our own families. 

Monthly Dose of Grace Talk: The State of the Church, January 27, 2019. from 2019-01-28T11:26:25

Parish talk concerning modern challenges to the Church's mission, including the sexual abuse scandal. 

3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, January 27, 2019. from 2019-01-27T13:48:46

What does it mean to be unconditionally pro-life?

2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, January 20, 2019. from 2019-01-20T10:11

The marital bond between God and humanity: the greatest covenant ever.

The Baptism of the Lord, January 13, 2019. from 2019-01-13T12:21:05

The sacraments (especially Baptism) make grace visible.

The Epiphany of the Lord, January 6, 2019. from 2019-01-06T13:42:54

Jesus Christ is the fullness of Divine Revelation, giving God the Father a human face.

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, January 1, 2019. from 2019-01-01T12:31:47

The icon of Our Mother of Perpetual Help, and Mary’s motherhood.

Solemnity of the Holy Family, December 30, 2018. from 2018-12-30T10:12:42

Marriage is so much more than merely uniting 2 people together: it’s a Sacrament!

Christmas, December 25, 2018. from 2018-12-25T10:39:59

When we as a world are plunged into darkness, Christ comes to give us light.

3rd Sunday of Advent, December 16, 2018. from 2018-12-16T13:55:13

Is our identity found in ourselves, or in God?

2nd Sunday of Advent, December 9, 2018. from 2018-12-09T15:29:01

We might have fallen down time and time again, but God wants us to get back up and try one more time. 

Immaculate Conception, December 8, 2018. from 2018-12-08T10:36:30

What does it mean to say that Mary was “full of grace”?

1st Sunday of Advent, December 2, 2018. from 2018-12-02T13:52:48

The apostles weren’t prepared or vigilant; will we?

Feast of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, November 18, 2018. from 2018-11-18T12:31:24

How the prayerful example of St. Rose helps us today.

32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, November 11, 2018. from 2018-11-11T11:06:20

What does it mean to give God everything, even our livelihood? 

31st Sunday of Ordinary Time, November 4, 2018. from 2018-11-04T13:47:38

Love God and love your neighbor as yourself. Great words to live by on the eve of an Election.

29th Sunday of Ordinary Time, October 21, 2018. from 2018-10-21T10:43:28

We should be disciples, not demanding consumers. 

27th Sunday of Ordinary Time, October 7, 2018. from 2018-10-07T12:02:18

Who are we, and what are we made for? The answer determines everything!

25th Sunday of Ordinary Time, September 23, 2018. from 2018-09-23T14:36:31

Stewardship Sunday, and why it's so important to see everything around us as a gift. 

24th Sunday of Ordinary Time, September 16, 2018. from 2018-09-16T10:18:50

How do we approach suffering: kicking and screaming, or willingly, with faith?

23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, September 9, 2018. from 2018-09-09T10:34:12

A reversal of fortune for the Israelites, and us. 

22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, September 2, 2018. from 2018-09-02T17:27:04

What is a Pharisee, and how do we not behave like them? 

21st Sunday of Ordinary Time, August 26, 2018. from 2018-08-26T10:09:39

“We need shepherds.” My homily on the clergy sex abuse crisis; the toughest homily I’ve ever had to write. Mary, Mother of the Church: pray for us.

20th Sunday of Ordinary Time, August 19, 2018. from 2018-08-19T12:02:19

What is the Mass? A meal, a ritual, a celebration? No, it's a Sacrifice! 

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, August 15, 2018 from 2018-08-15T18:24:17

The beautiful connection between Jesus and Mary, and how they both conquered death. 

18th Sunday of Ordinary Time, August 5, 2018. from 2018-08-05T10:08:13

The Eucharist is our spiritual food, uniting us with God.

17th Sunday of Ordinary Time, July 29, 2018. from 2018-07-29T12:06:05

Eucharistic reverence helps us give honor to God’s greatest gift.

16th Sunday of Ordinary Time, July 22, 2018 from 2018-07-22T13:48:32

While the devil seeks to divide and sow confusion among the flock, the good shepherd keeps the flock united.

15th Sunday of Ordinary Time, July 15, 2018. from 2018-07-15T09:59:05

Roger Goodell is a con-man. Also, we’re chosen by God!

13th Sunday of Ordinary Time, July 1, 2018. from 2018-07-01T14:28:47

“Our Lord Jesus Christ destroyed death, and brought life to light through the gospel.” How Jesus transformed and ultimately defeated death.

11th Sunday of Ordinary Time, June 17, 2018. from 2018-06-17T12:20:41

Warren Buffet, long-term investing, and the mustard seed.

Corpus Christi Sunday, June 3, 2018. from 2018-06-03T10:14:18

The Eucharistic Miracle of Orvieto and how Calvary is made present to us at every Mass.

Trinity Sunday, May 27, 2018. from 2018-05-27T16:36:56

The Holy Trinity: infinity transcendent, but tangible and real. 

Pentecost Sunday, May 20, 2018. from 2018-05-20T12:25:34

You can't have Christ without the Church.

Ascension of the Lord, May 13, 2018. from 2018-05-13T11:54:42

Where Christ the head has gone before in glory, we the body are called to follow in hope.

6th Sunday of Easter, May 6, 2018. from 2018-05-06T16:43:17

All about vocations! 

3rd Sunday of Easter, April 15, 2018. from 2018-04-15T15:50:04

A better interpretation of “hate the sin, love the sinner.”

Second Sunday of Easter, April 8, 2018. from 2018-04-08T12:21:14

Waking up sore the morning after a workout, St. Thomas, and you!

Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018. from 2018-04-01T14:02:18

Chilean miners, quicksand, and Jesus Our Savior. Happy Easter! 

Holy Thursday, March 29, 2018. from 2018-03-29T22:27:26

The greatest Passover of all.

Palm Sunday, March 25, 2018. from 2018-03-25T11:09:44

The question is simple: do we save ourselves or empty ourselves?

5th Sunday of Lent, March 18, 2018. from 2018-03-18T17:41:58

Lent is about becoming comfortable with being uncomfortable.

4th Sunday of Lent, March 11, 2018. from 2018-03-11T15:11:01

Frank Abagnale and "Catch Me If You Can".

3rd Sunday of Lent, March 4, 2018. from 2018-03-05T15:21:50

Christ's cleansing of the temple, and how we can cleanse the temple of our souls.

1st Sunday of Lent, February 18, 2018. from 2018-02-18T12:30:22

Racism. 

5th Sunday of Ordinary Time, February 4, 2018. from 2018-02-04T14:58:13

Hope in the midst of heartbreak and agony.

4th Sunday of Ordinary Time, January 28, 2018. from 2018-01-28T14:42:56

Why is it that listening to Charlie Daniels is the closest most people get to acknowledging that the devil exists?

3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, January 21, 2018. from 2018-01-21T11:01:44

The Hawaii Missile False Alarm and the calling of the disciples. 

2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, January 14, 2018. from 2018-01-16T09:07:29

All about silence! 

The Epiphany of Our Lord, January 7, 2018. from 2018-01-07T12:16:06

Ty Pennington and the rest of the cast of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition wish you a Happy Epiphany! #movethatbus 

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, December 31, 2017. from 2017-12-31T12:45:43

One of the biggest threats to the family today: pornography.

Nativity of the Lord (Christmas), December 25, 2017. from 2017-12-25T22:49:34

O Holy Night! How the coming of Christ restores our sense of worth. 

3rd Sunday of Advent, December 17, 2017. from 2017-12-17T12:33:17

PEOPLE LOOK EAST! Why the east is so important for Advent and preparing for Christmas.

2nd Sunday of Advent, December 10, 2017. from 2017-12-10T16:52:30

The Voice and the Word, John the Baptist and Jesus.

Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, December 8, 2017. from 2017-12-08T18:22:02

If it doesn't make sense to serve a fancy dinner on paper plates, then it makes sense that Mary would be without original sin from the moment of her conception.

1st Sunday of Advent, December 3, 2017. from 2017-12-03T14:43:53

As the wise theologian Tom Petty once said, "The waiting is the hardest part."

Christ the King, November 26, 2017. from 2017-11-26T12:11:49

What does it mean to say "thy kingdom come?"

33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, November 19, 2017. from 2017-11-19T10:30:07

Just because you "haven't killed anyone" doesn't necessarily make you holy; we need higher standards than that.

32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, November 12, 2017. from 2017-11-12T14:42:38

Why "the end" is so important, and why knowing it makes us wise.

31st Sunday of Ordinary Time, November 5, 2017. from 2017-11-05T12:35:19

How to deal with modern-day Pharisees who undermine the teachings of Christ.

30th Sunday of Ordinary Time, October 29, 2017. from 2017-10-29T13:40:26

Imitating God. Do it.

29th Sunday of Ordinary Time, October 22, 2017. from 2017-10-22T16:02:52

Give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and to God what belongs to God. 

28th Sunday of Ordinary Time, October 15, 2017. from 2017-10-15T12:46:52

Ripped pants while skiing and sanctifying grace. 

27th Sunday of Ordinary Time, October 8, 2017. from 2017-10-08T11:58:30

What does Van Halen not wanting any brown M&M's have to do with the parable of the landowner and the tenants?

26th Sunday of Ordinary Time, October 1, 2017. from 2017-10-02T13:47:17

All about virtue! 

24th Sunday of Ordinary Time, September 17, 2017. from 2017-09-17T14:25:34

Whom do we resent; with whom are we holding a grudge? Those are precisely the people we need to forgive.

23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, September 10, 2017. from 2017-09-10T11:03:27

We ALL need to be called out once in a while; so how do we respond?

22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, September 3, 2017. from 2017-09-04T09:32:25

Why there's no other way to save the world than suffering (and why the prosperity Gospel is a farce).

21st Sunday of Ordinary Time, August 27, 2017. from 2017-08-27T19:18:58

Is the Catholic faith all about Peter/the pope? Spoiler: it's not, at least not entirely!

20th Sunday of Ordinary Time, August 20, 2017. from 2017-08-20T17:48:34

Les Miserables and Holy Mother Church!

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, August 15, 2017. from 2017-08-15T08:26:47

Hindsight is 20/20!

The Transfiguration of the Lord, August 6, 2017 from 2017-08-06T13:46:54

Conspiracy theories, doubt and the transfiguration!

17th Sunday of Ordinary Time, July 30, 2017. from 2017-07-30T17:48:02

Europeans watching the Super Bowl, and the pearl of great price!

Hubbard/Schneier Wedding, July 22, 2017 from 2017-07-24T11:24:10

What makes a marriage special? 

16th Sunday of Ordinary Time, July 23, 2017 from 2017-07-24T11:21:21

Seminary pranks, weeds and wheat!

15th Sunday of Ordinary Time, July 16, 2017. from 2017-07-16T17:43:32

Receiving the Eucharist worthily! 

14th Sunday of Ordinary Time, July 9, 2017. from 2017-07-10T09:32:25

Avoiding the near occasion of sin. 

13th Sunday of Ordinary Time, July 2, 2017 from 2017-07-02T12:31:51

Yodeling Germans and welcoming the stranger!

Pentecost Sunday, June 4, 2017. from 2017-06-04T17:31:27

Just add water! 

6th Sunday of Easter, May 21, 2017. from 2017-05-21T10:46:08

All you need is love (and the commandments!) 

5th Sunday of Easter, May 14, 2017. from 2017-05-14T12:26:19

Because who doesn't want to hear a homily about North Korea on Mother's Day?

4th Sunday of Easter, May 7, 2017. from 2017-05-07T15:00:59

Christ the Good Shepherd! 

3rd Sunday of Easter, April 30, 2017. from 2017-04-30T11:00:18

If you had "April 30, 2017" in the "When will John talk about Blues Hockey during a homily" pool, you won!

4th Sunday of Lent, March 26, 2017. from 2017-03-26T09:24:03

Spiritual blindness, loss of the sense of sin, denial of truth and badly formed consciences. Also blind golfers!

3rd Sunday of Lent, March 19, 2017. from 2017-03-19T12:42:58

"The word promises you comfort, but you were not made for comfort; you were made for greatness."

2nd Sunday of Lent, March 12, 2017. from 2017-03-12T14:49:20

The Transfiguration = greatest movie trailer ever.

1st Sunday of Lent, March 5, 2017. from 2017-03-05T12:17:48

Lent = Spring Training.

8th Sunday of Ordinary Time, February 26, 2017. from 2017-02-26T15:43:01

God wants our full and undivided attention. 

7th Sunday of Ordinary Time, February 19, 2017. from 2017-02-18T21:47:28

All about tolerance (or rather, what tolerance is NOT).

5th Sunday of Ordinary Time, February 5, 2017. from 2017-02-05T12:44:30

Everything you ever wanted to know about Missouri Revised Statute Sec. 307.020.1!

4th Sunday of Ordinary Time, January 29, 2017. from 2017-01-29T12:22:08

The Beatitudes and "Angels in the Outfield". 

3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, January 22, 2017 from 2017-01-22T14:39:08

Vocations, Vocations, Vocations! 

4th Sunday of Advent, December 18, 2016. from 2016-12-18T16:27:28

Cats! 

3rd Sunday of Advent, December 11, 2016. from 2016-12-10T19:18:50

Hurricane Sandy and Gaudete Sunday. 

2nd Sunday of Advent, December 4, 2016. from 2016-12-04T12:34:40

The capitol building, lasting resolutions and peace of soul. 

Solemnity of Christ the King, November 20, 2016. from 2016-11-20T12:11:09

Show Christ he's King: go to confession.

33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, November 13, 2016 from 2016-11-13T14:49:37

Plato's Allegory of the Cave and the end of the world. 

32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, November 6, 2016. from 2016-11-05T23:01:36

"We should care more about the state of our souls than the state of our union, because our souls are worth more than our votes."

30th Sunday of Ordinary Time, October 23, 2016 from 2016-10-23T12:09:14

We are entitled to NOTHING! (Channeling my inner Frank Underwood). 

29th Sunday of Ordinary Time, October 16, 2016 from 2016-10-16T14:44:07

How to win the battle of your life in 3 easy steps!

28th Sunday of Ordinary Time, October 9, 2016. from 2016-10-09T15:19:33

Thanksgiving is only 45 days away, people!

25th Sunday of Ordinary Time, September 18, 2016 from 2016-09-18T16:30:03

St. Ignatius of Loyola and Taco Bell. 

24th Sunday of Ordinary Time, September 11, 2016. from 2016-09-10T21:43:47

YOU GET A CAR, YOU GET A CAR, EVERYBODY GETS A CAR!!

22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, August 28, 2016. from 2016-08-28T11:07:08

All about humility! 

21st Sunday of Ordinary Time, August 21, 2016. from 2016-08-21T12:31:24

Wisdom from Ben Franklin and "The Narrow Way." 

20th Sunday of Ordinary Time, August 14, 2016 from 2016-08-14T14:41:33

Don't be a "yes-man."

18th Sunday of Ordinary Time, July 31, 2016. from 2016-07-31T14:43:39

Tempus fugit, memento mori. Time files, remember death.

17th Sunday of Ordinary Time, July 24, 2016. from 2016-07-23T20:06:15

Here's to wisdom teeth and the Our Father!

15th Sunday of Ordinary Time, July 10, 2016 from 2016-07-09T18:34:41

Ever wondered what driving 60 mph with an open hood, the Good Samaritan, and Saving Private Ryan have in common?!?! You're in luck!

14th Sunday of Ordinary Time, July 3, 2016 from 2016-07-03T23:23:33

Rejoice not in what we do, but in who we are! 

13th Sunday of Ordinary Time, June 26, 2016 from 2016-07-03T23:19:42

What is freedom? (Spoiler, it's probably not what you thought!)