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September 15, 2024: The Twenty Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Text)

There were many late nights at the seminary, and they usually produced one question with some frequency: is this what I signed up for?! This doesn’t seem like it is!…

By Fr. Belken September 14, 2024HomiliesNo Comments

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April 5, 2024: The Sixth Sunday of Easter

Whenever one hears of Mother Teresa, often she is thought of in terms of her social work. She committed herself to caring for the less fortunate. She worked diligently each…

By Fr. Belken May 5, 2024HomiliesNo Comments

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The Nativity of the Lord

This time of year, there are a great many movies and shows that I love to revisit year after year. Whether you are a fan of Home Alone, The Santa…

By Fr. Belken December 25, 2023HomiliesNo Comments

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The Fourth Sunday of Advent

Likely, many of you are going through a familiar ritual right now, or have just recently went through it. Any time you have a guest over, there are a series…

By Fr. Belken December 24, 2023HomiliesNo Comments

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The Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

It’s a question I am asked with some frequency: why did you want to become a priest? There is something innately curious about such a life choice, especially in these…

By Fr. Belken November 5, 2023HomiliesNo Comments

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The Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

It’s happened yet again. You’re out and about, getting ready to merge on I-55 and wouldn’t you know it, someone isn’t letting you merge in. Perhaps you’re shopping, and at…

By Fr. Belken November 1, 2023HomiliesNo Comments

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The Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Why are so many people lost? Can anyone tell me the answer? Why are so many people confused? Why are so many people searching and trying to “find themselves” and…