The Harrowing of Hell Matthew 16:13-18 When Jesus went into the region of Caesarea Philippi he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of… Read more “The Gates of Hell”

John 14:15-21 Jesus said to his disciples: “If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, aand he will give you… Read more “Keep My Commandments”

This is my March column for the East Tennessee Catholic. March 20, 2026 The grace received in the sacrament of reconciliation is powerful and transformative By Deacon… Read more “Sin ‘is not the end of the story’ for us”

We know the story from the Gospel According to Luke that when Jesus was crucified, He was set on a cross between two thieves, the Good Thief,… Read more “My Homily for Divine Mercy Sunday, 2026”

Today, February 18, 2026, is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. Lent is a season set aside by the Church to prepare for Easter, much as… Read more “Ash Wednesday, 2026”

Fr. Nathaniel Auwaye On Saturday, February 7, gunmen killed three people and kidnapped a Catholic priest and several others at the residence of the priest in the… Read more “Three Killed, Priest and Others Kidnapped in Nigeria”

Anti-ICE protesters attack Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota during Sunday worhip service In what is one of the more egregious examples of anti-ICE protests taking place… Read more “Anti-ICE Protesters Attack Church”

From a sermon by Pope St. Leo the Great (c. 391 – 461). Dearly beloved, today our Savior is born; let us rejoice. Sadness should have no… Read more “Christmas 2025”

I was too tired to finish this post last night, so I’m posting it now. Matthew 11:2-11 When John the Baptist heard in prison of the works… Read more “Third Sunday of Advent, 2025”