Brothers, the birth of John the Baptist, which we celebrate on this Solemnity, is an event of a type we see repeatedly in the bible: a...

Our Lord said in the gospel: “I have yet many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. When the spirit of truth comes, he will...

Chair of St Peter By Fr. Alberic Maisog Undoubtedly St Peter is a large figure in Christian history and in the church, but one most...

Upon entering a church, a child sees people, either on their knees or sitting, with their heads between their hands... He asked his...

There is a time for living, and there is a time for dying -- and in our Old Testament reading this morning we have the story of dying, as...

Mother of God – Year abc -From the beginning of salvation history God had ceaselessly engaged patriarchs, kings, prophets, and all manner...

Holy Family – Yr abc -Today we celebrate the feast of the Holy Family, a feast instituted by the Church to support family life. The...

Today’s Old Testament reading focuses on a very tiny happening, yet it became a turning point in the whole history of Israel. It begins...

Can you imagine having to preach a homily that you didn’t want to preach? If so, maybe you can sympathize with me this morning. Like you,...