27thSunday in Ordinary Time   Cycle C       October 2, 2022  In today’s second reading we hear from St Paul’s second letter to Timothy.  Timothy was a Bishop in Ephesus, appointed by Paul and apparently…

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 HOMILY     TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME   CYCLE C   09/11/22             In the Gospel today we hear the parable of the Prodigal Son.  Of…

 ­Homily for the 23rd Sunday of Ordinary time   Cycle C   Sept 4, 2022  We have some tough readings today.   “Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple.”  Well, that does n…

After avoiding for two years, I could avoid it no more. Symptomatic but mild. Bleh.

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Available now for preorder on Amazon, Barnes and Nobles, Target Books and Our Sunday Visitor Book Store (and other places too) Release date September 26

At my kids’ elementary at dismissal time, there was an incident of someone approaching the gate where “walkers” are dismissed to their parents. The individual seemed to be under the influence of something, and when a teacher asked him to leave, the individual struck a couple of teachers. Parents acted quickly to subdue the individual, …

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An Italian Pope and a French Antipope and the start of the Great Western Schism.

 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time   Cycle “C”        August 21, 2022  Do you remember the responsorial psalm we just sang?   If you are like me and have a very short attention span, you may h…

War in Italy and St. Catherine of Siena helps convince the last French Pope to return to Rome.

Lectio Divina is an ancient prayer form developed by the Benedictines in the 6th century. In the 12th century a monk called Guigo decided to divide it into more formal steps. For me over time this prayer became less formal… Continue Reading →

I know I’ve been quiet this Summer. It’s been a busy, hot and stressful summer so far. I feel like I’ve either been busy or tired. I’m certainly not one of those writers that sits down at a desk and… Continue Reading →

Texas A&M University is a powerhouse of an institution, and the Corps of Cadets certainly makes it unique. They’re called the “keepers of the spirit” for a reason. It’s their discipline, dedication and love for Aggieland that ensures generations of students will always know what a special thing it is to call yourself a Texas…

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The first attempt to return the Papacy to Rome gets derailed.

 HOMILY   Nineteenth Sunday of Ord Time  Cycle C  Aug 8, 2022  If you are a fan of horror films, which I am not, you may have come across the phrase, “Be afraid.  Be very afraid.”  Anyone ever heard that?  &…

Another holy and reforming Pope who starts to get serious about Italy, but struggles diplomatically.

For those of you who have been following my blog and website, you are aware that for many years, and still today, when I have time, I write about Our Lady through […]

 HOMILY   17THSUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME   CYCLE C    JULY 24, 2022   In the Gospel we heard Jesus tell us, “Ask and you will receive.”   Once, a long time ago, as a seminarian spending the Summer at …

 Homily for July 17, 2022 Sixteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time  Cycle C   In today’s Gospel we hear Jesus say something obvious but also surprising:  “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things.”    Yo…

The widow’s place in the Church in our times seems a bit vague. We are not exactly single. We are alone without our spouses, but they do exist in the next life. Often we are single moms, whose place in… Continue Reading →

Mr. Whitaker and I love agriculture. It’s why we have four degrees in the field, between us. Both of us agree, though, that if we could go back and do it again, we’d both major in horticulture. Of course, I would exclude indoor plants because I kill them everytime. But seriously… When we moved into…

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The Black Death strikes Europe and a more easy-going Pope has to respond.

Our prayers have been answered!!! One of the most destructive laws in the history of the United States of America is no more!! It comes on the Feast of the Most Sacred […]

The last cardinal anyone thought would get elected does, and then he tries to clean up messes.

This pass-through hallway initially started as nothing. But, as the kids started going to school and backpacks started accumulating all over the house, we knew we needed a better solution. We added a hook system which worked beautifully for nearly a decade. But, leave it to reels on Instagram, the tail end of a pandemic…

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We pray for peace to no avail; for a time of healing, but terror comes instead (Jeremiah 8:15) We religious people are often accused of saying “Our thoughts and prayers are with you,” and then doing nothing to help. Apparently… Continue Reading →

How was Jesus’ body different after the Resurrection, and what was the significance and necessity of the Ascension? In this episode, Fr. Alec and Fr. Conrad discuss the impact that the Ascension had on the Church, and how it brought the new era of Jes…

Today’s horrific shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde is a tragedy beyond words. First, for the murdered, I pray that they’re in the Kingdom now in a place without pain or sadness. For the families and loved ones of the ones we lost, I hope and pray that they can process this surrounded by …

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Why are feast days special? How should we celebrate them? In this episode, Fr. Alec and Fr. Conrad discuss how to celebrate feasts and saint’s days in holy and beautiful ways and how we can connect our lives liturgically with the Church.

A crafty and good administrator Pope and his Franciscan opponents.

How well do you know your soul? In this episode, Fr. Alec and Fr. Conrad take a deep dive into the three types of souls, what makes human souls unique, and answer the question, “What is a soul?”

Several years ago, I made the shift away from asking graduates what they were majoring in to, “Where will life lead you after graduation?” The paths are as varied as the young adults taking them. The world is big and bright and in need of their leadership, skills and enthusiasm. To celebrate that next leap,…

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The 15th Ecumenical Council, the Council of Vienna, and the start of the Avignon Papacy.

 4th Easter   Vocation Sunday   May 8, 2022 Jesus said, “My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me.”    Who are these “sheep”?    We are! Being compared to sheep is not particularly c…

The baby is eight, y’all. Eight. Scott asked me this morning if I was going to dust off the blog and write her a letter. I hemmed and hawed all day long and finally decided to do it. If birth stories are your thing, you might love this one. But, if you’re a fan of…

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What is Christian love? After my conversion to Catholicism (quite a leap from the way I was raised which was without religion,) my family had adjusting to do. My brother was the person I was closest to. We were symbiotic… Continue Reading →