Dec 18, 2017 | Works of Mercy
Frank Murphy of WNOX 93.1 radio asked to interview me about our Bridge Ministry last week. It aired on WNOX on Sunday. Originally it was intended to be a 15 minute interview, but Frank decided to extend it to 30 minutes.... 
Nov 7, 2017 | Works of Mercy
Our Bridge Ministry meets monthly at the Knox Area Rescue Ministries courtyard to serve hot dogs and other snacks to about 200 guests who are experiencing poverty and/or homelessness. We generally have about 30-40 volunteers who assist with this effort. The reflection... 
May 21, 2017 | Reflections and Homilies, Works of Mercy
Homily for the Sixth Sunday of Easter, Cycle A My homily given at the 8:00AM Mass at Holy Ghost Church on Sunday, May 21, 2017. Remaining in God’s Love by Keeping His Commandments ACTS 8:5-8, 14-17; PS 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 20; 1 PT 3:15-18; JN 14:15-21 Audio... 
Sep 10, 2016 | Works of Mercy
Keeping clean is a need we all have and most of us take our daily shower for granted. We step into the shower as part of our morning or evening routine without thinking much about it. For many of our homeless brothers and sisters this is simply not the case.... 
Mar 2, 2016 | Works of Mercy
On Sunday, Feb. 21, I was inspired to ask Deacon Tim Elliott, Director of Deacons for the Diocese of Knoxville, about the possibility of starting a GoFundMe campaign to raise money for Deacon Jim Lawson’s rehab expenses. He liked the idea but wanted to obtain... 
Feb 21, 2016 | Works of Mercy
Next week a group of Knights of Columbus and other friends will bring sandwiches and coffee down under the bridge on N. Broadway in Knoxville. We plan to do this monthly as we continue to learn of other ways to serve those persons who are experiencing... 
Dec 26, 2015 | Works of Mercy
On North Broadway St. in Knoxville, next to the Salvation Army, is a large area under the bridge where I-40 passes over the street and surrounding area. The overpass provides shelter for hundreds of Knoxville’s homeless. There are several “camps” of...