October 29, 2017 – Priesthood Sunday

I.  Solemnity of All Saints:  You and I are called to be saints, to be holy; we have been promised what we need, the grace we need, to become saints. My favorite definition of a saint is:  “a sinner who keeps on trying.” Today we remember all the uncanonized saints, known and unknown, who enjoy…

October 22, 2017 – World Mission Sunday

I.  “As the Father Sent Me, So I Send You”:  Jesus, of course, is “the very first and greatest evangelizer” (Paul VI, Evangelii Nuntiandi, 7), who continually sends us to proclaim the Gospel of the love of God in the power of the Holy Spirit. The Church is missionary by its very nature. If you…

October 15, 2017

I.  Scripture as much as your Cellphone: Pope Francis has asked Catholics (approximately 989 million people, or  15% of 7.13 billion people in the world) to rely more on Scripture as part of one’s daily diet. Pope Francis challenges Catholics: “What would happen if we turned back when we forgot it, if we opened it…

October 8, 2017

I.  Catholic Refugees: in late October some refugees from the Congo are expected in Owensboro. There is a need for 10-12 Catholics to welcome and mentor them their first 90 days; training is involved. Is anyone from Saint Stephen Cathedral interested? Is Christ calling your name? “Lord, when did we see you away from home,…

October 1, 2017

I.  Respect Life Month This October!  Whether it lasts for a brief moment or for 100 years, each of our lives is a good and wonderful gift. At every stage and in every circumstance, we are held in existence by God’s unconditional love and extravagant mercy. Our relationships on earth are meant to help us…