First let me extend everyone here, to the whole parish family of St. Philomena, my own prayers that each of you will celebrate a most joyful and peaceful Easter, the victory of Jesus over death. As we ...

A couple of weeks ago, you may recall the gospel lesson told us about what happened after Jesus had spent the six weeks of prayer and solitude in the desert. He came back into Nazareth where he had ...

I remember singing that sweet old gospel song, What a Friend We Have in Jesus, and I’m not denying that Jesus is our friend and brother, but there is something a bit disconcerting about being too ...

In Monday’s gospel, Jesus is asked to intervene in a family dispute. His reply is surprising. Though he is the judge of the world, he refuses to play the part of Judge Judy. · He may be asking Jesus ...