I.  Joseph–A Golden Silence: Joseph’s life provides an example that illustrates the truth that most of human history is changed by the quiet goodness and faithful service of ordinary people: ordinary folks who aren’t certain that all their choices are right, ordinary folks who don’t know what the future holds. Joseph is actually never quoted…

I.  More than Shamrocks and Leprechauns:  For many, St. Patrick (circa 386-461) is merely a symbol of ethnicity and thought of once a year on March 17, the day he died. However, Patrick is much more than the images of leprechauns, shamrocks or parades. As we cut through the legends his name evokes, we will…

A Threatening Outrage: The money changers and those selling unblemished animals for sacrifice were gouging the traveler and the poor, who had no recourse but to purchase what they needed from extortionists. Thus, these abuses in the temple precinct was the reason for Jesus’ outrage, as described by St. John’s cleansing of the temple in today’s…