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Let us be Christians by offering to Jesus those who have hurt us. 

If our brother sins, it is our responsibility to correct him. 

In this homily, Fr. Joseph points out that Peter's idea of the Davidic monarchy is a bit off. The king must die. Jesus offers himself to us and for us. 

The Church is set up like the Davidic Kingship. The Church is a monarchy. Jesus is the king, and then there is the master of the palace.

Fr. Joseph gives the background of why the canaanite woman was looked down upon by the Jews. And yet God shows her his goodness.

In this homily Fr. Joseph talks about becoming a disciple of Jesus and how our desire for the truth is a desire for God. He closes with a story of Edith Stein.

In the first reading the Lord tells the people to come to him so that he can bestow his goodness upon them. He wants to renew the everlasting covenant. In the gospel we see the people come to the Lord. His heart is moved for them and he feeds them. This multiplication of the loaves and fish points us to the new and eternal covenant, the Mass.

In this homily Fr. Joseph explains what made the saints capable of having such an impact on the world.

These martyrs who died as the French Revolution was coming to a close were able to do since they spend time before God.

There are those who are dead, those who are dormant, and there are those souls who desire God.

As the U.S.A celebrates Independence Day this weekend, Fr. Joseph preaches on how the true King brings peace to our hearts.

There are three liturgical words we often hear: host, host, and host. In this homily Fr. Joseph explains the meaning of each and how they all are connected.

In this homily, Fr. Joseph briefly explains the closing prayer from the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time and how it reminds us of how to act at Mass.

What is it? Bread from Heaven. It's really Jesus. Examine yourself before you approach Holy Communion.

This Sunday as we celebrate Trinity Sunday, the central mystery of our Christian faith, Fr. Joseph goes through the Mass explaining how the Holy Trinity is incorporated into the prayers of the Mass. Lastly he gives a couple of apologies from St. Hildegard.

From the Vigil Mass readings Fr. Joseph points out that God wishes to be in our hearts. He desires that we are attentive to the voice of the Spirit of God within us.

Man goes to God. Jesus commands the 11 disciples to make disciples of all nations, to baptize them, and to teach them all he taught. And what is worship.

In this Sunday's gospel Jesus says, if you love me you will keep my commandments. Pulling from C.S. Lewis' book The Four Loves, Fr. Joseph briefly explains Need-love and Gift-love.

When Jesus says, "Do not let your hearts be troubled," he tells us not to be discouraged or anxious. "Have faith in me," he says.