Next Thursday we will celebrate Thanksgiving which is an important celebration for gathering with those we love and for honoring part of our American history. It helps us to recall the many things for us to be thankful for throughout our year. Many families pause...

A Reflection on The Solemnity of Christ the King of the Universe, November 21, 2021 Reading I: Daniel 7:13-14Responsorial Psalm: 93:1, 1-2, 5Reading II: Revelation 1:5-8Gospel: John 18:33b-37 The Solemnity of Christ the King is the final Sunday of the liturgical...

“Let us pray that people who suffer from depression or burn-out will find support and a light that opens them up to life.” - Pope Francis What is depression? First, let’s think about what it is not. Depression is not sadness, although it includes sadness. Sadness is...

The beauty (and finally coolness) of fall in Texas surrounds us. Our world around us begins to change from vibrant green to duller shades of brown to prepare us for a different time of the year. Plants slow down and the days get shorter! But somehow, we remain just as...

As a relatively young priest, many people ask me how they can encourage vocations in their homes. God does most of the work, but we need to work with Him! Here are my five ways we can work with God to encourage our children to become a priest or religious: 1) Pray for...

A Reflection on the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 7, 2021 Reading I: 1 Kings 17:10-16Responsorial Psalm: 146:7, 8-9, 9-10Reading II: Hebrews 9:24-28Gospel: Mark 12:38-44 or 12:41-44 This Sunday's Mass readings remind us that God accepts even our smallest...

We love to hear stories of heroism that include defying all odds and being victorious against evil. These heroic acts bring an element of wonder and longing. We wonder at their actions and their abilities to do more than what seems ordinary. They also ignite a longing...

A Reflection on the Readings for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 31, 2021 Reading I: Deuteronomy 6:2-6Responsorial Psalm: 18:2-3, 3-4, 47, 51Reading II: Hebrews 7:23-28Gospel: Mark 12:28b-34 Last week, I was outside my home getting the mail when I saw out of...

Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. - Philippians 4:6 As I contemplate the above scripture, I hear and experience comfort, and also acknowledge the reality and extent of the discomfort...