There’s something powerful about knowing where you belong. I remember the very first time that I went to Rome. I was in seminary and was traveling with a group of my closest friends. The second we walked into the arms of the portico that surrounds St. Peter’s Square, I instantly knew that I was home.…
This reading from the Book of Daniel is an example of a heartfelt prayer of confession and repentance. It’s a reminder for us of the importance of owning our mistakes before the Lord and seeking His forgiveness. It challenges us to confront our own shortcomings, our own failings and errors with humility and honesty. No…
Homily for the 2nd Sunday of Lent RECAP OF LENT - We are now at the Second Sunday of Lent. Before any of us know it, we’ll find ourselves celebrating the Triduum and preparing for glorious celebration of Easter. Today would be a good time for us to pause and ask: how are we doing…
Homily for Friday of the Second Week in Lent This morning we hear the stories of two favored sons. In the 1st reading, we hear about Joseph being sold by his brothers into slavery because, ultimately, they were jealous of his relationship with their father. Joseph’s brothers despised him for being the favored son in…
Homily for Thursday of the Second Week in Lent Some of you know that I was asked to participate in the virtual Lenten Retreat with Pray More Novenas, a great resource for Catholic prayers and novenas for throughout the liturgical year. (More information on the retreat is available here: http://www.praymoreretreat.org.) One of the talks for…
Homily for Monday of the 2nd Week in Lent In our first reading this morning from the Book of Daniel, we kind of have a synopsis of the history of the people of Israel, how they constantly turned away from God despite continually being called to follow His commands and precepts. Throughout the Old Testament,…
Fr. Tom Pringle 