Oct 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
A Homily for the Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C Sunday, October 9, 2022 Holy Ghost Church – 10:00 Mass 2 Kings 5:14-17; Psalm 98:1, 2-3, 3-4; 2 Timothy 2:8-13; Luke 17:11-19 Audio Recording Today our readings are calling us to reflect on... 
Feb 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
Every year Knights of Columbus Council 5207 at the Cathedral puts on a father/daughter dance on or around Valentine’s Day. My wife Christine (Volunteer Balloons) prepares a nice photo backdrop and I shoot the photos of Dad and his lovely daughter(s).... 
Apr 22, 2021 | Reflections and Homilies, Uncategorized
Thursday of the Third Week of Easter April 22, 2021 Acts 8:26-40; Psalm 66:8-9, 16-17, 20; John 6:44-51 Audio Recording We have all had the experience of feeling an internal prompting to do something. Maybe it’s something that will take years to complete such as... 
Sep 14, 2020 | Reflections and Homilies, Uncategorized
Wednesday, 22nd Week OT A Luke 4:38-44 Today’s readings speak to the problem of worldly attachments, of valuing the things of this world more than we value the things of God. In our first reading Paul tells us that the world as we know it today is passing away. That... 
Jan 5, 2020 | Reflections and Homilies, Uncategorized
On New Year’s Day I learned that I would be chanting the Epiphany Announcement of Easter and the Moveable Feasts for the coming year. This is an ancient tradition in the Church, dating back to a time before calendars were readily available. Learn more on the... 
Feb 22, 2018 | Uncategorized
The Knights of Columbus Council 5207 sponsored their annual Valentine’s Daddy/Daughter Dance at the Sacred Heart Cathedral School gym on Saturday, February 17. It’s always such a treat to see these proud dads and their lovely daughters get dressed up for... 
Oct 14, 2016 | Uncategorized
I’ve created this handy business card-size list of contact information for a variety of organizations providing emergency services in the Knoxville area. I hand these out to panhandlers and other people in need who we meet at our monthly Bridge...Jan 10, 2012 | Uncategorized
This past weekend was a real treat. We’re getting into the meat of our faith in my diaconate formation class and it’s absolutely fascinating. While I enjoyed our previous classes on Intro to Scripture and the Liturgy of the Hours, I’m really getting...Dec 29, 2011 | Uncategorized
What a Trip!It’s early Thursday morning here in Spring City while it’s dinner time in Cebu. Traveling to and from the other side of the planet really messes up one’s body clock. We refer to this phenominon as “jet lag,” which can have all...Dec 27, 2011 | Uncategorized
Join me for a few minutes of my last morning walk at the mall. Share...