The Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14; Psalm 97; 2 Peter 1:16-19; Luke 9:28b-36 A homily on the occasion of moving toward a new assignment. “Master, it is good that we are here; let us make … Continue reading →

The Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Ecclesiastes 1:2, 2:21-23; Psalm 90; Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11; Luke 12:13-21 Where do you find meaning for your life? What is the reason you get up each morning and face the day? What do you … Continue reading →

The Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Genesis 18:20-32; Psalm 138; Colossians 2:12-14; Luke 11:1=13 I began my tenure as pastor at Saint Mary’s on Ash Wednesday. The day begins with the words of the prophet Joel which I yearn to … Continue reading →

The Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Genesis 18:1-10a; Psalm 15; Colossians 1:24-28; Luke 10:38-42 A few years ago, the political commentator and author, Tom Friedman had an op-ed page in the New York Times called “The Taxi Driver”. He told … Continue reading →