I. Introduction First, let me wish you a Merry Christmas! I don’t know about you, but I find that Advent passes in flash. I find myself wanting to hold on to it a bit longer not because I’d get my Christmas shopping done if there were a fifth week of Advent! It’s more a wish...Read More

I. Introduction Every year, during the season of Advent, the Church rejoices as the feast of Christmas, the birthday of the Lord, draws near. Listening to the voice of the Lord, the Church invites us to share in a joy that is even greater than the problems and anxieties that beset us and the dangers...Read More

I. The “S” Curve A. Let me tell you about a stretch of interstate highway – I-75 that runs through the hills of Northern Kentucky, across the Ohio River into Cincinnati. It is near the minor seminary I attended, The Seminary of St. Pius X, in Erlanger, Ky. The hills of Northern Kentucky presented a...Read More

I. Introduction Father Lacey, Father Bowen, Father McGovern, priests, deacons, Sr. Maria Luz, women and men religious, members of Karen’s family, her friends and co-workers, all dear friends in Christ: Today the Church consecrates Karen Bartos to a life of virginity. As we heard in the reading from the prophet Hosea, God has called Karen...Read More

Introduction First, thanks for being here for an evening of prayer and reflection as we enter upon the Season of Advent, a new liturgical year, and, of course, the Jubilee of Mercy which Pope Francis proclaimed last April. In the spirit of the season, I would like to propose that we structure our time together...Read More

Introduction Much as you would like to have a lengthy homily this afternoon, I’m afraid I will be unable to accommodate your wishes! Please offer it up! I would like to say a word about the feast, about the readings, and about what both can mean for us in our service to the Church. St....Read More

Introduction This evening we celebrate a feast day of the Blessed Virgin Mary near and dear to the Society of San Sulpice and to this Seminary, namely, the Feast of Mary’s Presentation in the Temple. And it is a beautiful feast which illumines our Christian imagination: that wonderful and grace-filled moment when Saints Joachim and...Read More

Introduction I am very happy to be with you this morning at this Sunday worship service here at Bethel A-M-E. I offer my heartfelt thanks to your pastor, Rev. Dr. Frank Reid, III for so kindly inviting me to worship with you today and for the privilege of sharing the pulpit from which he preaches...Read More