A couple of weeks ago, my wife Joni showed me a video clip of a Shepherd with his sheep. He was working hard to pull his sheep out of a crevice. There was a crevice in the land where they were and his sheep was wedged in there so he’s pulling and pulling and finally, … Continue reading The Good Shepherd
Joni’s Joy in Creating
In being able to express my gift of creativity, I find much "joy which balances my afflictions." (Ps. 90) Wanting to share this gift, this joy with you, I have created Joni’s Joy in Creating Youtube Channel. This is where I will post videos of art pieces that I’m working on, as well as videos … Continue reading Joni’s Joy in Creating
His Hour Has Come
His hour has come. Up until now, on several occasions, Jesus has said my hour has not yet come but now the hour of His Passion has come and he is troubled. But, this is what he came for and he gives a little parable to explain it. "Unless a grain of wheat falls to … Continue reading His Hour Has Come
Fr. Chris’ Lenten Retreat, Leaving the World’s Cacophony and Entering the Desert of Silence with Christ
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
Pain of Grace 