Fatherly Advice

03 11 2020 School Homily.

If We Only Saw Miracles...

If We Only Saw Miracles...

School Mass Wednesday of Lent 2020

Eve was framed

This week we talk about feminism , gender roles, a little herpetology, and marriage. What else are you supposed to talk about during the first weekend of Lent? 

20 Things to do for Lent

St Mary Star of the Sea School Mass 02 19 2020

Dont lose your head over it...

Do you ever replay conversations in your head over and over again wishing you had said something better? does it leave you angry that you didn't have a better come back? Did you know they were still killing people by Guillotine up until the 1980's in France? 

Dont lose your head over it...

Do you ever replay conversations in your head over and over again wishing you had said something better? does it leave you angry that you didn't have a better come back? Did you know they were still killing people by Guillotine up until the 1980's in France? 

Jesus loved the beach. It's science.

Growing up at in Virginia Beach there is no place that brings me more comfort instantly than the beach. In the gospel this weekend Jesus goes to live by the sea and I imagine him enjoying the beach too. I throw in some philosophy too. 

Jesus loved the beach. It's science.

Growing up at in Virginia Beach there is no place that brings me more comfort instantly than the beach. In the gospel this weekend Jesus goes to live by the sea and I imagine him enjoying the beach too. I throw in some philosophy too. 

Parental Superpowers: The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord

From Disney Princess to Saint

Mary Christ-mas

It's the homily from Christmas... its about Christmas. 

Mary Christ-mas

It's the homily from Christmas... its about Christmas. 

St. Joseph the Terror of Demons

Last weekend in Advent. Time to get serious about preparing for Christmas. 

"I need a hero"

What does being a paramedic, John the Baptist, and the 3rd Sunday of Advent have in common? We all need to be rescued from something at some point in our lives. The Israelites, john the Baptist, and us all need help sometimes, and when we need that help, it cannot come quick enough. 

Our bodies are weird y'all... but pretty cool too.

Our bodies are weird y'all... but pretty cool too.

Anticipate, prepare, and execute.

Happy New (liturgical) Year! As we start Advent it's important to look toward the future and prepare for the coming of Christ. Otherwise Advent, Christmas, and the whole season will be wasted. 

Cheap tattoos arent good, and good tattoos arent cheap

You get what you pay for, and right now we need to pay for a youth minister. This week I shake down the parish on behalf of the finance office to try and fundraise an entire years salary for a new position in a weekend. 

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas...

THE END IS COMING! or maybe not, but either way, we should be prepared for it. 

Whats it all for?

There are two things that have to be true for any of this Christianity stuff to make sense. 1. Jesus has to be who he says he is. 2. There has to be a reason we are all striving for at the end or nothing we do here matters. 

Tax collectors and sinners

This weeks homily was the closing Mass for the high school youth retreat known as "The Rez". 

"You'll Shoot your eye out kid!"

In this week's homily we look at someone who endure a life of hardship and terrible circumstances, yet still managed to always have a joyful disposition because of her love for God.  God still loves us when bad things happen, its up to us to choose to love him back in spite of difficult times. 

VULTUS CHRISTI

By nature I am extremely lazy. I often ask what is the least amount of something I can do and still bring about a good end. Im no different when it comes to faith. I often find myself asking, what is the least amount of effort required to receive a miracle? Today's gospel provides us with the answer. 

VULTUS CHRISTI

By nature I am extremely lazy. I often ask what is the least amount of something I can do and still bring about a good end. Im no different when it comes to faith. I often find myself asking, what is the least amount of effort required to receive a miracle? Today's gospel provides us with the answer. 

Gang signs and Jesus

Every week at Mass people like to throw up different gang signs. Sometimes its because they are lazy and sometimes its because they dont know any better. 

Changing everything and Jesus

Being a good steward with what Jesus has given us in all things. And sometimes this means things need to change. 

A Worthless Drunk and Jesus

The people of Israel give in to idolatry, the Psalm prays for a new heart, Paul is thankful that he's no longer arrogant, and Jesus talks about sheep in the Gospel. What does this have do with an alcoholic? more than you might think. 

Knowing God's will for you and Jesus

There are so many decisions we have to make during a single day that it can sometimes be overwhelming knowing if we made a good choice or not. If only there was a tool that we could use to know God's will for us. Well you're in luck, there is. 

Being Busy and Jesus

It seems every year there is more for us to do and less time to do it in. How do I know how to fill my precious time with? What if everything in life seems important, how do I decide what truly is? 

Ice Baths and Jesus

Whats the craziest thing you've ever done for your health? What if the benefits were really good but it was quite challenging? Whats the craziest thing you've ever done for the health of your soul? 

Being An Expert and Jesus

What does it mean to be an expert in your field? How many hours does it take to become an expert? what does being an expert Catholic look like? It's not secret the things we spend our time on is what we truly love, so what does your life say you love? 

Your'e Gonna Die!... and Jesus

In the 18th Sunday of Ordinary time, we have readings that speak about making sure we are not too attached to earthly things. Do we have a proper relationship with death? do we pray for a happy death? Why do catholics care so much about death? 

Being Enough and Jesus

Do you ever worry that you aren't working hard enough? Do you feel like you aren't praying enough or you aren't holy enough? How much is enough? This week we look at what happens when we are doing everything we can and it still isn't enough... or is it?

Fat People and Jesus

Ever encounter someone who, for better or worse, just blurts out what comes to their head? How'd that work out for them? This week we look at St. Martha and her uncanny ability to put her foot in her mouth and then have the disciples write that down in the gospel. 

Fatherly Advice: Flow

What does it take to achieve your flow state? What is flow? A Catholic look at what being in Flow is all about. 

Crossfit and Jesus

In this weeks homily we look at the difference between crossfit and the gospel. How come we are so willing to talk about one and so afraid to talk about the other. Cross fit will get you in shape, but you cant burpee your way to heaven. 

Fatherly Advice: Fatherhood

Does the world need another Podcast? Probably not. But we made one anyway! Our first inaugural podcast made all about Catholic fatherhood. If you like it stay tuned because we have plenty more to say! 

Sin Eaters and Jesus

13th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C) You're a SINNER! And so am I. Thank God he left us the sacrament of Confession.  I speak of the joy of hearing confessions as a new priest as I introduce myself to my first priestly assignment in Hampton Va. 

Corpus Christi 2019: Time relativity and Jesus

Does time every feel like it drags on, or goes by too quickly? Does our experience of something change what it actually is? Still working on the sound quality balance...

Trinity Sunday Homily 2019: Psychotropics and Jesus

What do Psychedelic drugs and the Trinity have in common? Probably not a lot, but the concepts we try to understand today on Trinity Sunday are pretty far out man.