Every family is called to be a holy family modeled after the Holy Family of Nazareth.  If we look to Jesus, Mary and Joseph our families, too, can be families filled with joy, peace and happiness.

This homily was preached at St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Effingham, Illinois.

The text of the homily, with notations, is available here.

The introductory and concluding music, "Pastime with Good Company," is performed by the Quincy Early Music Consort and taken from their CD, "Pastime" ((c) 1997).  Used with permission.  For more information, contact Dancingman Productions, 7 Deer Ridge South, Quincy, Illinois 62301.

The Christ Child comes to those who are clean of heart and reaches his hand out to grasp their hand and lead them.

This homily was preached at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Effingham, Illinois during the Mass of Christmas Day.

The text of the homily, with citations, is available here.

The introductory and concluding music, "Pastime with Good Company," is performed by the Quincy Early Music Consort and taken from their CD, "Pastime" ((c) 1997).  Used with permission.  For more information, contact Dancingman Productions, 7 Deer Ridge South, Quincy, Illinois 62301.

The silence of Saint Joseph is a model for us as we approach the manger of Bethlehem and await the birth of Christ.

This homily was preached at Annunciation Church in Shumway, Illinois during the Vigil Mass of Christmas.

The text of the homily, with citations, is available here.

The introductory and concluding music, "Pastime with Good Company," is performed by the Quincy Early Music Consort and taken from their CD, "Pastime" ((c) 1997).  Used with permission.  For more information, contact Dancingman Productions, 7 Deer Ridge South, Quincy, Illinois 62301.

This is the homily I preached this weekend at St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Effingham, Illinois for the Fourth Sunday of Advent.

The text of the homily, with citations, is available here.

The introductory and concluding music, "Pastime with Good Company," is performed by the Quincy Early Music Consort and taken from their CD, "Pastime" ((c) 1997).  Used with permission.  For more information, contact Dancingman Productions, 7 Deer Ridge South, Quincy, Illinois 62301.

I preached this homily to the high school students before their homecoming dance last evening at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Effingham, Illinois for the Third Sunday of Advent.

The text of the homily, with citations, is available here.

The introductory and concluding music, "Pastime with Good Company," is performed by the Quincy Early Music Consort and taken from their CD, "Pastime" ((c) 1997).  Used with permission.  For more information, contact Dancingman Productions, 7 Deer Ridge South, Quincy, Illinois 62301.

This is the homily I preached this weekend at St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Effingham, Illinois for the First Sunday of Advent.

The text of the homily, with citations, is available <a href="http://www.servantandsteward.org/files/Advent_Sunday_1_2008_.pdf">here</a>

The introductory and concluding music, "Pastime with Good Company," is performed by the Quincy Early Music Consort and taken from their CD, "Pastime" ((c) 1997).  Used with permission.  For more information, contact Dancingman Productions, 7 Deer Ridge South, Quincy, Illinois 62301.