Daily Homilies from Fr. Brian

Thursday of the 32nd week of Ordinary Time: End Times

When people try to distract us with talk about the end times, our job is to stay focused on Jesus.

Wednesday of the 32nd week of Ordinary Time: Gratitude

The virtue of gratitude puts me into right relationship with God and the world.

Feast of the Lateran Basilica: Papal Unity

We give thanks for the gift of unity offered by the office of the Pope.

Thursday of the 31st week of Ordinary Time: The Lost Sheep

You can’t always tell who the lost sheep is. Sometimes it’s you.

Wednesday of the 31st week of Ordinary Time: Strength to Finish

Don’t start the Christian walk unless you intend to finish.

All Soul’s Day: Hopeful Prayers

Today we pray with more hope than sadness.

All Saint’s Day: The Common Path

The Saints we celebrate today look very different, but they all took the same path to heaven.

31st Sunday of Ordinary Time: Back to Basics

All the rules of the Christian life are summarized into just two.

Feast of Sts Simon & Jude: Last in Line

Whether God has a big role or a quiet role for us, our job is to approach it with humility.

Wednesday of the 30th week of Ordinary Time: Final Focus

In some ways (not in all ways), I need to stop worrying about whether or not others will be saved and just focus on myself.