Fourth Sunday of Advent — Pastor’s Homily
“Such was his intention when, behold…” One of the hinges of today’s Gospel story is something we can relate to on a regular basis. We have our plans, our thoughts ...
Third Sunday of Advent — Pastor’s Homily
As you may know, traditionally this Sunday is called Gaudete — or Rejoice — to indicate a shift in awareness and emotion prompted by the closeness of the coming of ...
Our Lady of Guadalupe Program 2022
Our celebration in honor of our Lady of Guadalupe begins the evening of Saturday, December 10 and closes the evening of Monday, December 12. Join us at St. Joseph for ...
2nd Sunday in Advent — Pastor’s Homily
“No justice, no peace” is a slogan that’s said to originate in protests of the killing of a Black American in New York City in the 1980s. The slogan is ...
Special Advent Version of “Monastic Monday”
“Monastic Monday” returns in the fourth and final week of Advent, with a special nearly all-day set of activities Monday, Dec. 19 for those who want to participate in one ...
1st Sunday of Advent (Year A) — Pastor’s Homily
What does it mean to be awake? Awake means whatever happens after I hit the alarm clock Awake is how I feel after my first cup of coffee Awake is ...
Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe — Pastor’s Homily
About a month ago, one of my seminary Scripture professors died – Msgr. John Meier. Not that I kept in touch with him or anything, but he became so famous ...
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time — Deacon’s Homily
We are coming to the end of the Liturgical year and the readings today focus on the end times which sound like a prophecy of doom and gloom. Why would ...
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time/World Day of the Poor — Pastor’s Homily
Maybe because my father was a journalist, I grew up with a dislike for cliches. It’s a lazy way to use language, and maybe that’s the appeal for some. Occasionally ...
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time — Pastor’s Homily
As you probably know, this weekend wraps up the campaign season before state and local elections in the United States on Tuesday. But even without that backdrop, the disingenuous questioning ...