The Sign of the Manger
The following is a homily for the Christmas mass during the night. The readings can be found here. The manger. Is there a more important symbol of Christmas than the manger. As Easter has the cross, Christmas has… Read More
Is Christmas Jesus’ Birthday?
For many people, December 25 is the most important date of the whole year because it is the date on which Jesus was born. Interestingly enough, most early Christians would disagree. For one, the celebration of Jesus’ birth was… Read More
You Asked, I Answered
As I’m sure you know, one of my favorite things about being a Franciscan and a priest is answering questions. I love to hear what people are interested in and I love being able to work through difficult… Read More
Why Do Christians Worship on Sunday?
It may seem like an extremely simple question. Sunday is the Lord’s Day. Of course we go to Church on Sunday. And yet, when I asked someone recently about how our Sunday obligation related to the Sabbath, they… Read More
Is Cremation Allowed?
For centuries, it was absolutely against Catholic law for someone to be cremated. Why was this, and what changed the Church’s stance today?
Breaking In The Habit 