Homilies and Occasional Thoughts
Sunday, April 4, 2021
Encountering Jesus Easter Morning
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Can you hurt an angel’s feelings? Probably not. But I couldn’t blame the Easter angels for feeling rather unsuccessful. They tell Mary...
Seeing is Proclaiming: Easter Vigil 2021
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The Letter to the Hebrews says, “Let us keep our eyes fixed on Jesus.” That’s just what I hope we’re doing in this glorious Vigil. But I...
Sunday, March 14, 2021
Facing Squarely a Bad Week for Canada (Lent 4.B)
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July 1, 2008. My first Canada Day as pastor at Christ the Redeemer. To my delight, parishioners had invited me to go to Canada Place to hear...
Monday, March 8, 2021
Encouraging One Another Generously
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My last homily was an effort to admit my own weariness without discouraging parishioners, while letting them know that I share at least som...
Saturday, February 27, 2021
My Soul is Tired: But God Cares (Lent 2.B)
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My great friend in Ireland, Father Barry Horan, is one of the happiest and most delightful priests you'll ever meet. I hope you will mee...
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Ambassadors for Christ - Ash Wednesday
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What are you doing a week from tomorrow? If you’re like most of us, you’re doing the same thing tomorrow and next week and the week afte...
Sunday, February 14, 2021
Called to Community (6.B)
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Mrs. McMurtry from Christ the Redeemer and Mrs. Antonucci from St. Anthony’s Parish were bragging to each other about their pastors. “My...
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