Homily on the 16th Sunday of Ordinary Time Sometimes religion is just complicated. Rules to follow, rituals to be done, trying to understand complex dogma, and that list continues. This is what I often hear about why people do to… Continue reading

It is easy to hear to today’s parable and start looking around at each other; it was probably what those who first heard Jesus did. In our minds, we think: I bet she is the one with rocky soil or… Continue reading

Since 1997, I have had multiple assignments in addition to being a pastor. From my time in the Vocations’ Office, being a student and then Director of the Consultation Center ( a counseling agency), my grounding has been the parish… Continue reading

Last evening, Monday, July 6, as I was getting ready for our 6pm Mass, I noticed three people I did not know. I asked who they were and the two people I asked told me that “they were missionaries”. Scotia… Continue reading

homily on the weekend of July 4 and July 5 I did something this week and again this morning that I have not done in years, probably since high school. I read and reread the Declaration of Independence. I figured… Continue reading

The foundation of the Christian life is hospitality.  We are called to welcome God in our lives and to welcome those in need.  The message of Jesus is so clear about it.  The woman in the first reading is a… Continue reading

          Today is the Solemnity of the birth of John the Baptist and an opportunity to reflect on the mission to be a herald of the Good News of Jesus Christ. I often wonder if we are back in time… Continue reading

Last night (6/13/26), Bishop Mark came to St Joseph’s in Scotia, NY and celebrated the 4 pm Mass with us. (He will be going to the other two parishes that we are connected with in July and August.) In his… Continue reading

I know this is a little late, but our parishes are looking at a change in leadership in 2 and how we will work together in a new model. This was my homily from the Solemnity of the Body and… Continue reading