Homilies and Stuff
Homily for the Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Follow the law, but make sure your heart is being converted to love God and neighbour too.
Homily for the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time
Don't curse the darkness. Be the solution to the problems we are facing today. Devote yourself to the Holy Eucharist.
Homily for the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time (in the wake of the abuse scandal)
In response to the grand jury report detailing the crimes committed by priests and bishops in the state of Pennsylvania (at 1:30, I obviously meant "likely", not "unlikely").
Fr. Bill Casey gave this sermon in response to the 2002 clergy abuse scandal in Boston. It is still just as applicable today.
Diocese of Hamilton sexual misconduct reporting information
Diocese of Hamilton Protocol and Policy in Cases of Alleged Sexual Misconduct
Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report (reader discretion is advised)
Homily for the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
We are all on a spiritual journey, individually, and as a parish community. Don't look backward, but forward. Let's go from being in maintenance mode to missional mode.
Mark Your Calendars for the Defending the Faith Conference Next Year
I and about 25 parishioners had an awesome experience last weekend at the Defending the Faith Conference at the Franciscan University of Steubenville. We are going again next year. Mark your calendars. The dates will be Friday, July 26 to Sunday, July 28, 2019. When attending the conference, you can stay in the university dorm rooms, or, at the Super 8 hotel across the street. If you plan on coming and want to stay in the hotel (a tiny bit more expensive, but more comfortable), then I would recommend booking as early as possible to ensure you get a room.
Homily for the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jesus sends out His apostles on their first missionary journey and gives some important instructions for evangelization.
Homily for the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
The sins we commit aren't necessarily the biggest problem. Our pride is, and our sins can even help us grow in humility, and therefore holiness.
Homily for the Solemnity of St. John the Baptist
Homily for the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
A Father's Day Gift for the Fathers Among Us. Celebrate Your Fatherhood!
Tired of listening to my voice? Head on over to the Art of Manliness, and give this podcast on Christian manliness and fatherhood a listen: Christianity, Masculinity, and Manly Maxims.
There's this too: Why Men Hate Going to Church.
Homily for the Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Where are you? Are you like our first parents, making excuses and blaming and deciding for yourself what is good and evil? Or like Mary and Jesus, the new Eve and Adam, who take responsibility and trust in God no matter what?
Homily for the Feast of Corpus Christi
Jesus gives you His Body and Blood to enter into a sacred covenant with you. Be mindful of what you are doing when you receive Him into your body.
Bishop Crosby's Letter on the Summer Jobs Program
Click HERE to download Bishop Crosby's Letter on the Summer Jobs Program.
Homily for Trinity Sunday
The Trinity can be complicated, but it doesn't have to be. Let it change your life.
Homily for the Solemnity of Pentecost
Hoist those sails! Use the gifts of the Holy Spirit that you received at Confirmation.
Homily for Ascension Sunday
Homily for the Sixth Sunday in Easter
Homily for the Fifth Sunday in Easter
Homily for the Third Sunday in Easter
Does your heart burn when you read the Scriptures? Do you see Jesus in the breaking of the bread? Do you know the power of His mercy and forgiveness from the sacrament of confession?
You are a witness of these things.
Oh ya, and by the way, ghosts don't eat fish.