The Cross Speaks

There are very few days on the liturgical calendar as hauntingly beautiful as today. The Church is stripped bare. There is no ornamentation around the altar. The music for today is subdued and glum. There is a silence settling over not just this place, but over the whole world. It’s meant to remind us of…

The Heart of the Christian Faith

Homily for the Easter Vigil in the Holy Night Before we begin the homily this evening, I want to offer a word of welcome to our Elect and their family members and friends who have joined us this evening. This is the longest Mass that you will ever attend - that’s a given. But it…

Betrayal

Homily for Tuesday of Holy Week In our Gospel this morning, we get a glimpse at what is to come on Holy Thursday, when Jesus will gather with His apostles in the Upper Room for their final meal together. The story, which we are all familiar with, is about betrayal. Jesus is not only betrayed…