How would you squeeze through? In today’s Gospel Jesus says we must enter through ‘The Narrow Gate’. What do you think about when you hear Jesus use the phrase, ‘The Narrow Gate’?
Read MoreHomily | 8.17.25
What helps you do the right thing? Trying to stay loving and true can get so discouraging sometimes. What helps you persevere? What helps you to continue to choose to
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Being ‘Empty Enough’ – Assumption 2025 On this Feast of the Assumption, we are given a (sometimes painful) reminder of the importance – and beauty – of being ‘empty enough’.
Read MoreHomily | 8.10.25
The REAL “Bucket List” Would you like to die suddenly and unexpectedly, or would you like to have some warning, knowing that there would be suffering involved along the way?
Read MoreHomily | 8.3.25
Jesus teaches us WHAT when death visits? When a loved one dies, we often see more clearly than ever before what truly matters to us. If you have been visited
Read MoreHomily | 7.27.25
What do you do when…? When you pray the “Lord’s Prayer” do you think about the words? Or do you just let the pattern of them comfort you, maybe open
Read MoreHomily | 7.20.25
Can You Stop? If you are ‘slightly less young’ (like Fr. Joe) you might know the song, “Stop! In the Name of Love,” by Diana Ross & the Supremes. You
Read MoreHomily | 7.13.25
Four good reasons NOT to get involved There are plenty of truly good reasons NOT to get involved. Do you think Jesus would agree with Fr. Joe on this?
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