Lent calls us to Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving so that we can join in these 40 days recognizing our love and dedication to God. Lent is derived from the Latin for 40 days, Quadragesima, [...]
Fr. John Hurley, CSP Fr. John Hurley, CSP may be a familiar face to many of us since he has presided here at Holy Spirit from time to time. He became a Paulist Father 45 years ago. He is the [...]
If last week I started my homily with “Phew,” this weekend, I like to start by saying, “Wow!” Listen to the gospel once again. “When someone strikes you on your right cheek, turn the other [...]
Lent is one of the most beautiful seasons in the Church. It reminds us of God’s tremendous love for all of us. By sending His Son, Jesus, God redeemed us from our slavery to sin and death. Jesus’ [...]
Let me describe for you my first and only pastor, Msgr. Browne. He is as tall as Fr. Brendan, maybe a little bigger than Fr. Brendan, and someone who owns a German Shepherd. He’s perceived as [...]
The Sermon on the Mount is one of the most beautiful teachings of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew. In it, Jesus provides the foundation of what the Kingdom of God should look like and what it [...]
A friend of mine, a priest from New York is here visiting with me this week. A few days ago, he asked me if we could drive up to the City. I asked him why he wanted to go to San Francisco; it is [...]
Super Bowl Sunday is next weekend. Although the 49ers did not make it, I am sure most of us are excited to watch the game. There is something about football that somehow makes the nation “stop.” [...]