January 15, 2023

Homily: What the Dove Teaches

Sometimes we misjudge things.
December 24, 2022

Homily: Becoming Bethlehem

“[N]one of the saints ever wearied of it,” St. Bernard said.[1]
December 18, 2022

Homily: Taking Mary Home

December 13, 2022

Homily: New Juan Diegos

La Morenita opened her motherly arms and whispered, “Do not be afraid.” She said this to Juan Diego. She says this to you.
December 3, 2022

Homily: Don’t Repent Backwards

There’s an essay by C. S. Lewis that I have, ever since I first read it as a teenager, always remembered at some of the more frustrating moments of my life, moments especially of interpersonal aggravation.
November 27, 2022
"The Supper at Emmaus" by Jacopo Bassano, The Kimball Art Museum, Fort Worth, Texas

Homily: Why Can’t You See?

I was walking with Peter, my son, through the museum the other day; he has an eye for beauty. I enjoy talking with him about the paintings we see.