The Final Countdown Begins: 3 Months Until I Become a Catholic Priest [T-Minus 92 days]
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As many of you know, I’ve been in seminary for the past six and a half years. I graduated this past December and was ordained a deacon. But that wasn’t the end of the story—it wasn’t the end of the journey. The true goal has always been the priesthood. Over the years, I’ve invited you…
Journey to the Priesthood: Silent Canonical Retreat Before Ordination Months Away
From my social media: My friends, for the past few days and until next Thursday I am on what is called a “canonical retreat.” A canonical retreat is a retreat of at least 5 days that a man must make before he is ordained and which is required by canon/church law. I made one in…
Last Ode to Pope Francis at the End of Novemdiales: My First Pope
Pope Francis was in many ways my first pope. I was born in 1994, but I was not raised Catholic. I have very vague, fleeting memories of watching the news when St. John Paul II died when I was 10 years old in 2005. So, though I was alive during his pontificate, I really do…
Homily for the Fifth Sunday of Lent (Year C) April 6, 2025
The following transcript of the homily is in the original formatting that was used for the sake of live delivery with all cues, emphasis, and notes included. Transcript: “So he was left alone with the woman before him.” Words from the Gospel According to John. In the Name of the Father + the Son, and…
April: Father Augustus Tolton Month 2025
My apostolate celebrates April as Father Augustus Tolton Month, a celebration that I began a few years or so ago. Augustus Tolton is the first recognized African American Catholic priests in United States history (1854-1897) This month will be filled with posts about Totlon, his life, and his significance. My apostolate celebrates April as Father…
Homily for the Second Sunday of Lent (Year C) March 16, 2025
The following transcript of the homily is in the original formatting that was used for the sake of live delivery with all cues, emphasis, and notes included. Transcript: “‘How am I to know that I shall possess it?’ Abram brought him all these [and] split them in two.” “Then from the cloud came a voice…
Sunday’s Gospel Message and Us in 280 or Less Gospel for 2nd Sunday of Lent (Year C) [March 16, 2025]
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Above and below is the image of the post for my Sunday’s Gospel Message and Us in 280 or Less on my extension on X (280 character limit) and then shared on my FB for this Sunday’s Gospel reading for the 2nd Sunday of Lent (Year C) [March 16, 2025]. Luke 9:28b-36Jesus took Peter, John, and Jamesand went up…
Homily for the First Sunday of Lent (Year C) March 9, 2025
The following transcript of the homily is in the original formatting that was used for the sake of live delivery with all cues, emphasis, and notes included. Transcript: “The priest shall receive the basket from you and shall set it in front of the altar. Then you shall declare before the Lord, your God: He…
Sunday’s Gospel Message and Us in 280 or Less Gospel for 1st Sunday of Lent (Year C) [March 9, 2025]
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Above and below is the image of the post for my Sunday’s Gospel Message and Us in 280 or Less on my extension on X (280 character limit) and then shared on my FB for this Sunday’s Gospel reading for the 1st Sunday of Lent (Year C) [March 9, 2025]. Luke 4:1-13Filled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus returned from…
Sunday’s Gospel Message and Us in 280 or Less for 7th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year C) [February 23, 2025] (Backlog Post for Last Sunday)
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Above and below is the image of the post for my Sunday’s Gospel Message and Us in 280 or Less on my extension on X (280 character limit) and then shared on my FB for this Sunday’s Gospel reading for the 7th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year C) [February 23, 2025] Luke 6:27-38 Jesus said to his disciples:“To you who…