Homily for the Solemnity of SS. Peter and Paul on Sunday (Year C) June 29, 2025 (For Mass During the Day)
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 time of my departure is at hand.” “Know that I love you” Words from Paul’s Second Letter to Timothy and the Gospel of John. In the…
Almost A Priest: Countdown till Ordination [T-Minus 47 days] – The First Experiences of Spiritual Fatherhood
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During the last part of the journey to the priesthood, a man gets to experience the beginnings of spiritual fatherhood as a deacon. In this case, a recent baptism allowed me to feel like a father before the title of “Father” is officially mine. See my reflection in the video below: About This Series: Join…
Almost A Priest: Countdown till Ordination [T-Minus 56 days]: Attending Classmates Priestly Ordination and Getting Their First Blessing
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Part of the final leg of the journey to the priesthood for any guy includes this absolute must, if he can make it. This is showing up to support some of the guys you made it through and out of seminary with in order to see them become priests. Today, I sat and celebrated vested…
Homily for the Solemnity of the Ascension Sunday (Year C) June 1, 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: “In a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit. When he had said this, as they were looking on, he was lifted up and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Homily for the Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year C) February 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: When Simon Peter saw this, he fells at the knees of Jesus and said, ‘Depart from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man’ . . .…