Second Sunday of Advent
Restoring Innocence. Last week in my homily I spoke about the temptations we have at this time of year to...
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First Sunday of Advent
Season of Advent. Today we begin the season of Advent, in preparation for Christmas. Advent is usually about 4 weeks...
Thirty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
“Shocked, shocked!” The phrase “Hollywood sex scandal” is filled with redundancy, as “Hollywood” seems synonymous with both “sex” and “scandal”....
Thirty First Sunday in Ordinary Time
Vote Like a Catholic. This Tuesday, November 7, Virginians go to the polls to elect our state and local officials,...
Twenty Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Another Promise Kept. President Trump’s personal behavior continues to cause me angst: his caustic insults, his petty attacks (even against...
Twenty Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Las Vegas. Our hearts go out to all the victims and their families of the Las Vegas mass shooting last...
Twenty Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Today is “Respect Life Sunday,” beginning “Respect Life Month,” in which the American Bishops call us to remember that thousands...
Twenty Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Another Great Picnic. Last Sunday’s parish picnic was another great success, with one of the largest crowds I’ve seen at...
Twenty Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Racism, Prejudice and Hate. Last month our state, and the whole nation, was stunned when an avowed white-supremacist ran his...
Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Beginning of a “New Year.” The beginning of the new “school year” effectively begins a new year in the life...
Twenty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Summer’s Close. With this Labor Day weekend, the summer “officially” comes to a close. Most of us try to make...
Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
I was on vacation much of last week, so I apologize if the following might seem to be hastily put...
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