This past weekend, I had my mother over to the rectory to help with my taxes. Clergy tax law is confusing enough for me (not to mention taxes, period), so my mother, who is trained as an accountant, was generous enough to give me a hand. Mom, I know you’re probably going to read this, [...]
Archive for February, 2012
The Roman Missal: Lord, I Am Not Worthy
Posted in Roman Missal on February 28, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Homily From the 1st Sunday in Lent, Year B
Posted in Homilies, Lent on February 27, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
It might seem strange for me to say this, but Lent is one of my favorite times of year. There’s the fish fry season to get excited about. There’s beautiful music and liturgy. There’s the Stations of the Cross. You even have restaurant chains trying to capitalize on us Catholics, opting to serve fish patties [...]
The Roman Missal: Ecce Agnus Dei
Posted in Roman Missal on February 22, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
So this next part has to do with one of my favorite parts of the new translation, “Behold the Lamb of God.” I mean, I love it all, but this is one of my favorites, and part of that is because of the word “behold.” Think about it. This is certainly a better translation of [...]
7th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B
Posted in Homilies on February 22, 2012 | 2 Comments »
Does anyone here know what Foakley’s are? They’re fake Oakley-brand sunglasses. Some people don’t really care if their sunglasses are fake Oakley’s. In fact, some people could care less what their sunglasses are like. But for those of you who are concerned about this, there are a few ways to tell them. One of them [...]
The Roman Missal: Mysterium Fidei
Posted in Roman Missal on February 14, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
“It’s a mystery.” This is a phrase we Catholics are famous for. Sometimes it can signify the one of the biggest copouts in history! Don’t know the answer? Just put a solemn look on your face, close your eyes, and say, “It’s a mystery.” What’s the Church’s teaching on evolution? “It’s a mystery.” How is [...]
Homily From the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B
Posted in Homilies on February 13, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Did you know, that over 2000 years after this story takes place in the Gospel, despite all that modern medicine has to offer, we still have not developed a cure for leprosy? There are many different ways to treat leprosy, and to minimize its symptoms, but there is no way to cure it. Leprosy is [...]
The Roman Missal: The Institution Narrative (Part III)
Posted in Roman Missal on February 7, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
“CONGRATULATIONS! You’ve just been named the grand prize winner of a fabulous sum of money! To claim your prize, please call the number at the end of this message! Congratulations!” Most of us probably know that these sort of “prizes” are scams, especially when they want your personal information and social security number! Well, the [...]
Homily From the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B
Posted in Homilies on February 7, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
How many people here would say that they have busy lives? I asked one of our gracious parishioners what her average day was like as a mom, and it got me to thinking, “I live a pretty cushy life!” On the average day, she gets up, then gets the kids up, yells a few times, [...]
Archbishop Carlson’s Pastoral Letter on the HHS Mandate
Posted in Uncategorized on February 7, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
For those of you who didn’t get to hear the Archbishop’s Pastoral Letter, or for those who would like to read it again, here is what we as priests were asked to read at Mass this past weekend. Please take a moment to read through this and some of the links given. I don’t want [...]
