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Earthly and Heavenly Kingdoms
"Jesus answered, 'My kingdom does not belong to this world.'" (John 18:36) This is a truly amazing statement that Jesus makes in the Passion Narrative of John: My kingdom is…
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The Solemnity Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Who is in charge here? If you went back to my home on the farm, we'd largely point to our dad. However, he may not have been so quick to…
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The Thirty-Third Week in Ordinary Time
The fall season is really quite impressive isn’t it? Sure, there are a lot of temperature swings, some really, really hot days, and some very cold nights, but overall there…
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The Thirty-Second Week in Ordinary Time
During my time in seminary, I was known around the seminary for two reasons: if you needed technical help, or if you needed the organ played for something. Two very…
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A Vocation: A Call to Discipleship
Chapter four of the Gospel of Matthew begins with a beautiful story: the calling of the first disciples. Jesus is said to be walking by the Sea of Galilee, and…
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A Year at the Altar
On June 12, 2021, I celebrated my first anniversary of priesthood ordination. It is an great opportunity to stop and reflect, not only on the gift of the priesthood, but…
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A Friend Worth Dying For
We all likely have our idea of what true friendship is, don't we? There is a list of characteristics that are at the ready, such as dependability, responsibility, trustworthiness, accountability,…
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Do I Need God?
The development we experience as children is quite incredible, specifically in the youngest years. Infants from their youngest moments appear almost inseparable from their mothers and fathers. Eventually, they discover…
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The Vine and the Branches
"Jesus said to his disciples: 'I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine grower. He takes away every branch in me that does not bear fruit, and…