Daily Homilies from Fr. Brian

24th Sunday of Ordinary Time: Cross & Glory

The Christian disciple must pick up his cross, and by doing so he will experience the glory of the Resurrection.

Friday of the 23rd week of Ordinary Time: Insufficiency

It takes humility to acknowledge how insufficient we are for the task at hand.

Thursday of the 23rd week of Ordinary Time: Simply Do Good

Our job is to do good for others, and let God sort out the rest.

Monday of the 23rd week of Ordinary Time: Good or Evil

Jesus implies that doing nothing can sometimes be an evil act. As Christians we are obliged to do good for others.

23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time: Enter Into the Mess

Jesus enters into the mess of your life so you can enter into the mess of others’ lives.

Thursday of the 21st week of Ordinary Time: Be Prepared

If I live my life in Christian joy, I won’t be worried about when the “end times” are coming.

Wednesday of the 21st week of Ordinary Time: Woe to the Hypocrites

Avoid the woes so that you can claim the blessings.

Feast of St. Laurence: Pouring Yourself Out

St. Laurence’s diaconal ministry prepared him for his martyr’s sacrifice.

Monday of the 19th week of Ordinary Time: Papal Authority

Even Jesus is obedient to the pope he instituted, even when that pope is wrong.

19th Sunday of Ordinary Time: Faith and Reconciliation

The Sacrament of Confession is an act of faith in the goodness of Christ.