From a Country Latin Priest

The Word, the Gospel of the Lord - October 27, 2019

Sacred Scripture, which is a big part of the Mass, is God's love letter to humanity. If we allow it, God's word is able to heal us of our sin. Our response to God's love is the Creed, "I believe..."

Give the Glory to God! ...Let us pray - October 20, 2019

We often give glory to other things. In this sermon, Fr. Joseph speaks about giving God the glory, and then briefly about the Collect or Opening Prayer at Mass. Sermon given in Twin Buttes, ND.

Preparing Your Soul for God - October 13, 2019

Fr. Joseph explains the reason for the Introit and the Penitential Rite at Mass.

Approaching God at Church - September 29, 2019

In sacred scripture, most often when someone sees God one falls to the ground in adoration. Fr. Joseph speaks about kneeling at Mass and dressing up for Mass.

Orientation at Mass - September 21, 2019

This is the first homily of a series on the Mass (Sacraments) that Fr. Joseph is giving. In this homily he speaks on why the direction the priest faces matters. We are called to face God, the Blessed Sacrament when speaking to Him.

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time - August 25, 2019

Fr. Joseph has the listeners imagine two scenarios: imagine you are an eight year old Jewish boy or girl, and imagine you are one of "them" walking with Jesus. 

20th Sunday in Ordinary Time - August 18, 2019

When you come to Mass, you are not alone. 

The Assumption of the Virgin Mary into Heaven - August 15, 2019

What is the Assumption? It is reasonable to believe Mary assumed body and soul into heaven. Mary is the new ark of the covenant who brings us Jesus. She becomes a greater Queen than all of the Davidic queens. Given at St. Joseph's, Twin Buttes, ND

19th Sunday in Ordinary Time - August 11, 2019

Detachment from earthly goods helps us grow in faith. Faith is the evidence of things not seen. 

18th Sunday in Ordinary Time - August 4, 2019

Pride is the worst of all the sins. He has a close brother named Greed.