Made Known

The Man in the Mirror

Who are you?  What were you made for?

The first chapter of our story reveals the answer to these questions.  

We may have lost sight of this because of chapter two in our story, but we can't understand the Gospel message without understanding our origins.  

Homily from Sunday, December 3rd (First Sunday of Advent)

Part 1 of a 4 part series on the Gospel Proclamation

The Gospel On Five Fingers

Homily - Nov 26, Solemnity of Christ the King

As we conclude the Liturgical Year, today's Gospel (The Judgment of the Nations aka The Sheep and the Goats) was often quoted by St. Teresa of Calcutta to simplify our response to the Gospel message.  

The Bridegroom is Coming & St. Clare’s Wedding Day

Homily 31st Sunday OT, Nov 12, 2023

Jesus' parable about the 10 bridesmaids and the wedding procession parallels a pivotal moment in St. Clare of Assisi's life.

St. Francis and Healing the Body of Christ

Homily from 31st Sunday in Ordinary time, Nov 5th, 2023

The Church is the Body of Christ, with each member being a different, but integral part.  The life of St. Francis exemplifies how the different parts of the body are meant to complement one another.  

I Have Learned the Secret

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Yr A

What does Paul mean?  What is the secret to living with abundance or with scarcity?

”Have no anxiety at all.”

27th Sunday of Ordinary Time

Behind Door #2?

Homily 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Yr A

St. Paul asks us take on the attitude of Jesus.  He describes Jesus in the great hymn of Jesus's self-emptying.  Will we follow Him down so as to be raised up?

Forgive from the HEART, really?

Homily 17th Sept 2023

24th Sunday Yr A

Three conversions needed for us to go from where we are (hard-hearted towards those who have hurt us) to where Jesus wants us to be (living in the freedom of having forgiven).

Correcting Your Brother

Homily - 23rd Sunday OT Yr A

Sept 10, 2023

The Gospel challenge to love your brothers and sisters enough to call them to conversion.

 

Discipleship - Why Accept the High Cost?

22nd Sunday Ordinary Time Yr A

Homily from St. Francis of Assisi Church, Belleville, WI

Our readings speak of the high cost of discipleship.  Who would accept it and why?