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Here’s my homily from this morning. In today’s readings we hear of the destruction of both the evil Babylon AND of Jerusalem – the place that is the fulfillment of God’s covenant. This reminds us that sometimes God’s will may not make sense to us.

Here’s my homily from this morning. Jesus urges us to persevere in the face of persecution and suffering. During the French Revolution, in the face of widespread anti-Church sentiment, St. Catherine Laboure was a great example of perseverance.

On today’s Conversation with Cardinal Dolan , I discuss Advent, gnosticism vs. the sacredness of our human bodies, Catholic art, and #GivingTuesday.

Here is my homily from November 27, 2018. I’m sorry for the frightening readings at the end of the Church year, but they are meant to makes us think about the end of time – both our own personal end and the end of the world when Jesus will come again.

Here is my homily from November 20, 2018. As St. John the Evangelist says – we must open the door for Jesus. He is waiting for us to let him in.

On today’s Conversation with Cardinal Dolan , I discuss my experience at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops meeting, the Dallas Charter for Protection of Children & Young People, pastoral responsibilities & the Vatican’s decision to ask us not to vote on clergy abuse measures.

Here’s my homily from November 9, 2018. This “brick and mortar” feast day, the dedication of the Basilica of St. John Lateran in Rome, does commemorate a church, but in a bigger way, it celebrates the Church — the mystical body of Christ.

Here is my homily from November 8, 2018. Sometimes in life, we must stop to think about not only what appears good, but what is in line with our faith. As St. Paul said, “Whatever gains I had, these I have come to consider a loss because of Christ.”

Dear Family of the Archdiocese, I am saddened to tell you that our beloved Bishop Robert A. Brucato (class 1957), retired auxiliary bishop of New York, and former pastor, chancellor, and vicar general, has gone home to the Lord.

On today’s Conversation with Cardinal Dolan , Father Dave Dwyer and I talk about the coming season of Advent, voting and election day, social media, pro-life movements, and much more. Thanks for listening!

Here’s my homily from November 6, 2018. Sometimes having an attitude isn’t a bad thing. As St. Paul said, we have an attitude – but it must be that of Christ.

Here’s my homily from November 5, 2018. During November, Holy Mother Church invites us to consider the end times. We pray for those who have passed as we await the gift of salvation – the Great Banquet: eternal union with God and the joy and peace of Heaven.

Here’s my homily from November 4, 2018. Jesus explains the greatest commandment: Love of God, love of neighbor, and love of self — which is not a narcissistic love, but a recognition that if God loves me, we should live in a way that that honors that love.