People are sometimes curious about my homily writing process, and I am often embarrassed to admit that it is not great. Ideally a preacher would prepare his homily weeks ahead of time, maybe even looking at the course of readings over a series of Sundays, to build up a cohesive theme and guidance for hisContinue reading “May 07, 2021 – Pastor’s Note”
Author Archives: Fr. Moore
May 02, 2021 – Tithing While Angry
Tithing always brings spiritual fruits. Tithing to our Archdiocese and the Vatican, even when we are angry with these entities, helps us fight the spiritual vice of consumerism.
April 30, 2021 – Pastor’s Note
Right after Easter, Fr. Bill Treacy (the eldest priest in the Archdiocese at 101 years old!) sent around to some priests a copy of David Brooks’ latest column “A Christian vision of social justice.” (Seattle Times) I think it is well written and worth a read (as did, it seems, Fr. Treacy). The key ideaContinue reading “April 30, 2021 – Pastor’s Note”
April 25, 2021 – Adopted Sons and Daughters
Our story as Christians is of orphaned children adopted by the most powerful and magnanimous father we could ever have imagined.
Fr. Moore 