Life on the Chrism Trail

Homily for the Memorial of Maximilian Kolbe

Mass for Convocation of Teachers of the Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Fort Worth

August 14, 2023
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
Keller, Texas

1st John 3:14-18
Psalm 116:10-11, 12-13, 16ac-17
John 15:12-16

“Precious in the eyes of the Lord is the death of his faithful ones. How shall I make a return to the Lord for all the good He has done for me?”

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Homily for the Nineteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time

August 13, 2023
St. Patrick Cathedral
Fort Worth, Texas

1 Kings 19:9A-11-13A
Psalm 85:9, 10, 11-12, 13-14
Romans 9:1-5
Matthew 14:22-33

Today in our Sunday Mass we will also celebrate what is known as the Rite of Reception of Candidacy for Isaac McCracken, a seminarian for the Diocese of Fort Worth. The Rite of Candidacy is an official step in the process of priestly formation.

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