A Violin of Hope for July 16, Thursday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time
A note read: “Trial instrument, made under difficult conditions with no tools and materials.” The note was signed “Dachau 1941,
World Cup Joy
This summer, soccer fans from around the world have traveled to America to cheer on their teams. As they’ve arrived,
Feast of St. James, Apostle, Homily for July 25
Title: Drinking Jesus’ Chalice Text: Matthew 20:20-28 In Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural homily to the college of cardinals, he concluded
July 4th Independence Day Homily
Title: The Breath of Freedom The Text: John 20:19-23 Today, our country celebrates its 250th birthday. There is no
How Can Families Model Discipleship?
According to Jesus in Matthew 10:37-42, the marks of discipleship do not run through your family tree. Your genes and
How to Pray with Fewer Words
Karl Rahner once described prayer as a way of “continuing to dig a small shaft through which a small ray
Memorial of St. Barnabas
THE GENEROUS PREACHERText: Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3; Matthew 10:7-13 Professor Cris Hassold taught art history for over 50 years. She lived
Homily for the Ascension of the Lord- Year A
May 14, 2026 Title: “What Happened” Texts: Acts 1:1-11; Matthew 28:16-20 The mission was to take the good news of
Thinking about Incarnation and Life as a Crane
There are 15 different kinds of crane species in the world, and 10 are endangered. To save endangered cranes, the
Catholic Church Welcomes New Converts
This data from a recent New York Times story….. & the Atlantic Monthly Detroit- 1,428 new Catholics into the church,