This talk was given to the members of the John Carroll Society of Washington, DC. They were kind to give me permission to post it here. (The introduction and talk begin at the 3 minute, 14 second mark of the video.) Enjoy! Leaving the World's Cacophony and Entering the Desert of Silence with Christ
Be Perfect as Your Heavenly Father is Perfect
Be perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect. (Matt. 5:48) I’d like to make 4 quick points regarding this Gospel passage. First, this is not an option. Revelation 21:27 tells us that nothing impure will enter heaven. So, perfection, holiness, is not an option. Before we enter heaven, we must become holy. Second, holiness is … Continue reading Be Perfect as Your Heavenly Father is Perfect
On Live Streaming the Mass
An article written by Fr. Chris on Live Streaming the Mass has been published in the prestigious journal, Homiletic and Pastoral Review. I'm sure it will get our minds thinking. (Don't shoot the messenger.) It can be found here or On Live Streaming the Mass - Homiletic & Pastoral Review (hprweb.com)
Introduction to the Unbound Ministry
Here is the video that Deacon Bob and I did explaining the Unbound Ministry. If you have any questions about Unbound prayer please email Joni. https://youtu.be/XMOMGDiKVCk
To Be Fearful or Free? That is the Question
Fear doesn’t give us life. Fear robs us of life. We may be surviving; but we’re not living. Jesus came that we might have life and have it to the full.
Clean Up in Aisle 2021
We reject His laws, and we become lawless. We reject His love, and we are loveless. We’ve recreated the image of the human person into our distorted understanding of who we are and what we are. This is what we wanted, and this is what we got, along with the consequences.
Feast of the Holy Family
Several years ago I was at a party and I was talking with a friend of mine and we were sharing what was going on with our kids, and at one point I said, you know we’re really blessed with our kids, and he said yes, but, it doesn’t just happen, it takes a lot … Continue reading Feast of the Holy Family
Advent – A Time To Watch, Wait, and Welcome The Lord of Mercy and Love!
This is a homily Deacon Bob gave for the first week of Advent. Unfortunately, I forgot to post it in a timely manner. Shocker!!! It is a wonderful reflection on preparing oneself during this Advent Season, even if it is a couple of weeks late. Please don't let my delay interfere with you receiving this gift of Deacon Bob's inspired words...
Thanksgiving
A reflection on this year’s Thanksgiving Gospel reading by Joni… In Luke 17:11-19, we are told of Jesus healing the ten lepers and that only one of the ten returned to Jesus to thank Him for his healing. Jesus then says to the healed man, “Stand up and go; your faith has saved you.” The … Continue reading Thanksgiving
Joni’s Rant Regarding the 2020 Presidential Race from Hell
My dear family, friends, Liberals, Conservatives, Americans, on November 3rd, or shortly there afterward (God willing) we will know who the President of the United States will be for the next four years. Some of us will be happy ecstatic, while many of our fellow Americans will be disappointed crushed to the core. It’s wonderful … Continue reading Joni’s Rant Regarding the 2020 Presidential Race from Hell
Pain of Grace 