Preaching about the importance of the nuclear family as the domestic Church is something that I have been doing in my preaching very often. The Second Vatican Council brought forward from the writings of the Church Fathers the description of the family as “the domestic Church.” In Familiaris Consortio, Pope John Paul II speaks of the … Continue reading Focusing on Family

In the last few weeks, parishioners asked me what am I doing to lose weight? (probably, not knowing that I am training for a marathon).  I have received comments like, "Father you look thinner".  My secret is not only being disciplined at my training but the title of this reflection: I am eating smaller portions … Continue reading Eating Less, Praying More