November 27, 2020

The Haunting First Lesson of Advent

“May he not come suddenly and find you sleeping.” (Mk. 13:36)
November 23, 2020

Column: COVID-19 and Character

“Tell me,” Albert Camus’ Clamence asks, “doesn’t shame sting a little?”
November 21, 2020

Homily: The Limits of Loyalty

I’ve told his story before, but I’ll tell it again, of the Roman soldier, Marinus, who was martyred in Palestine in the middle of the third century. He was a good soldier, from a family of soldiers; he was due to be promoted, made a centurion of the Tenth Legion of the Strait, the famous legion […]
November 20, 2020

What Sort of Christians are We?

“The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.” (Rev. 11:15)
November 19, 2020

Column: Catholics and Presidents

What to make of a Catholic president?
November 15, 2020

Homily: Nobody’s Fault But Mine

Click here to listen to this homily. Our great state of Texas is, of course, home to the best music in the nation—the best country music, even the best gospel and blues. I’ll honor no objections from any of our visitors from Mississippi, Alabama, or Tennessee. While preaching, I limit myself strictly to facts, you see, […]