Cathedral Of Our Lady Of Guadalupe Sunday Homilies

It seems impossible--not to mention gross--to eat the flesh and drink the blood of Jesus. But once we realize how and why, it changes from gross to amazing.

We can know something about God based on what we hear, what we see, and what we expect. But we'll only know him fully when we meet Him in person

Tears are one way to understand the mystery of the Holy Spirit. Indeed, they've often been seen as a manifestation of the spirit's presence.

When we realize that even the Apostles after the resurrection still struggled in their faith, we are reassured that it's OK if we, too, have room to grow--as long as we don't settle for less.

We are living stones, meaning that each one of us is different, each one of us is essential, and each one of us must be made acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

Just as the wind can change quickly, so too do we see St. Peter change dramatically since Good Friday, and we see bread and wine changed into the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. What a difference a God makes!

Finding the Risen Jesus depends on where we look and whether we look. But don't worry--He's there.

Lazarus did not live forever. Nor will we or the ones we love. Then again, we were made for more than this world.

To see Christ is to perceive two things, each equally important: our need for a savior and the beauty of the earth, ready to be redeemed.

Just like on an airplane, we carry too much on our heart. Jesus wants to take away our baggage, if we're willing to let it go.

A Christian claims that all of human history is translated into, transfigured by, the Christ. The meaning of the end has been revealed, yet we need the rest of time to comprehend the clue.

The devil will place all kinds of sweet things in front of us. telling us the same lies he told Adam and Eve: The Church doesn't know what it's talking about...this will not harm you...this will make you truly free.

What does God guarantee? There's no promise to still the storm. Yet, God never turns away from us. So, when our hearts turn to heaven, God's heart will be with us. But are hearts straining toward each other in the storm enough? Yes. In God, all storms pass. All sorrows end. And only hearts remain.

Contrary to what we might hear, it is possible (it's God's plan, in fact) to live our Catholic Faith and still enjoy all the awesomeness of this life.

As the Cathedral goes through a time of transition, we do well to remember St. Paul's words, that our faith rests "not on human wisdom, but on the power of God."

Allow the light of Christ to touch your heart. Be open to God's call in your life. Support young people to hear God's call. This will give them the greatest hope of living a happy, fulfilling life.

Farewell message at Potluck Dinner

Farewell message at Potluck Dinner

When contrasted to King Herod, the Magi teach us the importance of seeking God's truth and of seeking what we can give instead of what we can gain for ourselves.

The evangelists present Christ's baptism as a template for our own. The promise was made before the particulars were known. Facing the future in fidelity to a baptismal vow is the very figure and form of our salvation.