This week's Readings The most persistent theme of Pope Francis' preaching has been the mercy and compassion of God and our obligation to show the...
The Solemnity of Our Lady of Sorrows (Sept. 15, 2013)
Our Lady of Sorrows is the patroness of the Congregation of Holy Cross. The Holy Cross community celebrates her Feast Day annually on Sept. 15. So...
“Prophetic Sojourners,” Homily given at Final Vows of Adam Booth, C.S.C., and Patrick Reidy, C.S.C.
Read the homily given by Provincial Superior Rev. Thomas J. O'Hara, C.S.C., at the Final Vows Mass of Adam Booth, C.S.C., and Patrick Reidy, C.S.C.,...
23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Sept. 8, 2013)
This week's Readings It never ceases to amaze me how the Holy Spirit works. Just a few moments ago, I had been sitting at this computer for the...
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Aug. 4, 2013)
This week's Readings Last week, the world was certainly captivated by the birth of Kate and Will's son. Like most babes, the little one is going to...
14th Sunday in Ordinary Times (July 7, 2013)
This week's Readings When I first saw this Sunday's readings, I had to check the calendar to make sure I was looking at the right ones. All three...
10th Sunday in Ordinary Time (June 9, 2013)
This week's Readings As a homilist, I am SO GLAD we're done with the Easter Sundays and Trinity Sunday and Corpus Christi. It gets to a point where...
Corpus Christi (June 2, 2013)
This week's Readings What is the difference between Corpus Christi (Sunday's celebration) and Holy Thursday? The latter takes place during the...
May, Month of Mary
We understand a bit of the emotion called motherly love, this love of a mother for the children she has brought to life. Motherly love leads her to...