Election Homily

Here is the homily I preached this weekend on the election. I added a link to the Maryland Catholic Conference in the text. Last week, Jesus told a parable that had a tax collector praying in the Temple. Unable to raise his eyes to Heaven, he beats his breasts and begs the Lord...
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What do you look for in a Church?

Here is an interesting article about whether Churches should please or challenge its people; whether to be a Church that satisfies people or molds them into disciples.
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[Not] New instructions on the disposition of the bodies of the deceased

The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has issued new guidelines on the disposition of the remains of the deceased. Approved by Pope Francis, these instructions are, in fact, not new. But, they need to be stated anew. This is a very delicate situation. The issue...
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Help for Haiti

Here is the information for the lady who is looking for help or sorting donation for the hurricane victims in Haiti: Ajecy Bourdeau, a native of Haiti living in Marlboro Village, is collecting clothing, medical supplies, and other necessities to help the people of Haiti. She is...
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Annual Financial Report

Here is the report I gave at all the Masses the weekend of October 15/16: Inserted in your bulletin is our annual Parish Financial Report. I’m pleased to say that there is a lot of good news in it. Our annual offertory collections increased by close to $25,000.00. Thank you all...
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Mass in Sweden in 1450

If you were Swedish in 1450 you, and everyone else, would have been Catholic. Here is a youtube video of a reenactment of the Mass you would have attended in your parish church. Their is an introduction is Swedish that lasts about 3:48. You can fast foward through it if you do...
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Two Incredible Conversions

Here is an interesting conversion story. An Iranian, Muslim man passes through Islam, modern atheisism, and hedonism to find his way to the Church. A somewhat lengthy article, but very interesting. Here is a story about a satanist who became Catholic. A harrowing story with a...
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The article I referred to in my homily this past weekend (Sept. 24/25) The Man Who Saved His Marriage

Here is the article I referred to in my homily about the man who saved his marriage.
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Very Troubling

You may not be aware of the recent report by the Commission on Civil Rights called:  Peaceful Coexistence: Reconciling Nondiscrimination Principles with Civil Liberties A Briefing Before The United States Commission on Civil Rights Held in Washington, DC. The entire report is...
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