As we begin this sacred Chrism Mass, I need to say, this is not the Mass I anticipated or planned on celebrating. As I look out at the empty pews of St. James Cathedral, it leaves me with an empty …

Pope Francis reminds us to know our creator is to know His creation. I am always amazed when I hold a baby in my arms for Baptism  ̶  the beauty and the details of the hands, the fingers and the …

The Christmas story has been told in many ways; in books, on stage, in films, on canvas and in song. The birth of one innocent child long ago has become a source of inspiration and well-being. In the scene Mary …

Today we gather to celebrate our Annual Blue Mass to honor our first responders: law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency personnel. The Blue Mass began many years ago when first responders gathered together once a year to remember their fallen …

Welcome to St. James Cathedral on this joy filled day as we are about to ordain Derek Saldanha, our brother, to the priesthood. I extend a very special welcome to your parents, Agnelo and Lavita, your brother David, family …

This evening I congratulate our Jubilarians who celebrate 50 years and 25 years of priestly life in service to the Lord and His people. As we celebrate your jubilee years of Ordination, we recall the Scripture from Isaiah 61:1, “The …

Life has changed over these past 50, 60 70 and even in the past 25 years. Eli J. Finkel wrote a book recently titled The All-or-Nothing Marriage: How the Best Marriages Work. I don’t agree with his concept of …

Come Holy Spirit
Come, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love.
Send forth your Spirit, and they shall be created.
And You shall renew the face of the earth.

My dear …

Christmas is like no other time of the year – Christmas music and Christmas songs; homes decorated with lights and Christmas trees. Here in Church tonight – the music, the flowers, the singing of Christmas hymns, the crib and Jesus …