Joshua Whitfield

December 24, 2020

Homily: God’s Sympathy

It is difficult, I know, at times, to make sense of it.
December 18, 2020

The First Christmas Was Hers

“…and you shall name him Jesus.” (Lk. 1:31)
December 13, 2020

Homily: Joy is Always a Gift

Click here to listen to this homily. To rejoice, to be joyful, is the apostolic and angelic command, and the message of this Advent. The news is “good” and “of great joy,” the angels declared to the shepherds, half asleep and perhaps imbibed.[1]  “Rejoice,” says Paul, “always;” it’s an exhortation, a command.[2] The merriness of our […]
December 10, 2020

Joy and Prayer Together

“Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing.” (1 Thess. 5:16-17)
December 6, 2020

Homily: Are You Coachable?

As many of you know, I grew up around high school athletics.
December 4, 2020

Who Can Tell You the Truth?

“John the Baptist appeared in the desert proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.” (Mk. 1:4)