From a Country Latin Priest

Jesus Catches Us Off Guard - September 13, 2020

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

Fraternal Correction - September 6, 2020

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

What Happened to the Monarchy? - August 30, 2020

In this homily, Fr. Joseph points out that Peter's idea of the Davidic monarchy is a bit off. No, the king must die. Jesus offers himself to us and for us. 

The Church is a Monarchy - August 23, 2020

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. 

Wiping Out People and God's Goodness - August 16, 2020

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

The Assumption of the Virgin Mary into Heaven - August 15, 2020

Becoming a Disciple of Jesus - August 9, 2020

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. 

God's Abundant Goodness - August 2, 2020

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.

How did the Saints do This? - July 26, 2020

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

The Martyrs of Compiegne - July 19, 2020

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