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On yesterday’s Conversation with Cardinal Dolan , Katie Linendoll​ filled in as co-host — thanks for coming! We discussed my book that went on sale yesterday. We also talked about the challenging times for Catholics in today’s societal noise.

Here’s my homily from this morning. I always hear two comments about prayer — “it’s powerful” and “I wish I could prayer better”. Saint Paul addresses that in this morning’s reading. He says to not get discouraged because the Holy Spirit dwells in our hearts and souls.

Last night I attended a lecture that discussed mourning in a biblical context. I think about that during this morning’s reading. Mourning and lamenting about what bothers us about our world and ourselves isn’t a bad thing when it’s a step toward a prayer of hope.

​Here’s my homily from this morning. Saint Paul reminds us that we don’t live by ourselves or in isolation, we live in and are part of a beautiful, big house — the house of the Church. ​

Here’s my homily from this morning. Saint Paul describes the interior struggle we all face between good and evil – all of us face it. The good news is that Jesus won this batter for us on the cross.

On yesterday’s Conversation with Cardinal Dolan , we had a live audience at SiriusXM headquarters in NYC. We talked about my upcoming book including my inspiration behind writing it. We also gave a sneak peak of the audiobook read by Father Dave Dwyer.

Here’s my homily from this morning. Saint Paul is known as the greatest missionary in the history of the Church. His disciple, Saint Luke the Evangelist, continued that missionary work in his Gospel writings.

On yesterday’s Conversation with Cardinal Dolan , I talked about the canonization of John Henry Newman. He was a towering intellectual and Anglican priest who converted to Catholicism. We also talked about Mother Cabrini and her statue in New York.

I’d like to share with you the excellent homily Monsignor Thomas Sandi, pastor of Holy Trinity Church in Manhattan, gave at the Columbus Day Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral this Monday morning. Thanks again to Monsignor Sandi for joining us to celebrate Italian faith, food, and heritage!

Here’s my homily from this morning. When the renovations at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral were complete, someone suggested we keep the scaffolding up because repairs would be needed in the future. Like the building of the church, the Church, the bride of Christ, always needs repair, restoration, and reform.

This morning we were joined by family and friends of our beloved NYPD officers who have taken their lives. In these times, especially when we don’t understand, we need to turn to Jesus. We welcome, love, and pray for you, as well as the ones you continue to rightfully mourn.

Here’s my homily from this morning. In the Gospel today, Jesus speaks about the necessity of perseverance in prayer. The month of October is dedicated to a prayer that by its very nature is persevering – the Rosary.

On yesterday’s Conversation with Cardinal Dolan , I talked about my recent trip to the Diocese of Toledo as well as the feast days of our Jewish neighbors including Yom Kippur, which started last night.

A happy belated birthday to Father Dave Dwyer as well as my dad! I’d also like to wish a happy new year to our Jewish neighbors. On yesterday’s Conversation with Cardinal Dolan , I talked about October as Respect Life month as well as the month of the rosary.

Here’s my homily from this morning. God and His Son have often revealed to us how close they are to the poor, humble, and meek – to those that are hidden. It’s no wonder why Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, whose feast we celebrate today, is so loved.