Author Archives: frrobertsalm

N.B.  We have all been bombarded so much with information about the coronavirus.  Let us all take a moment, listen to God’s Word, and reflect upon it. Today’s readings may be found here. You can hear me proclaim the readings … Continue reading →

I am sure many of us have heard about the devastating tornados that hit Nashville this week.  One of the destroyed buildings was the Church of the Assumption.  In the face of the storm, the pastor of the Church was able to retrieve the Most Blessed Sacrament from the Tabernacle.  If the Eucharist is just a symbol, why bother? Continue reading →

As St. Augustine said, let us not think of the temptations without thinking of the victory. Continue reading →

Today’s Readings can be found here. Listen to this homily delivered here. My brothers and sisters, today’s Gospel is a continuation of the great Sermon on the Mount.  Imagine the scene, hundreds of people, if not thousands of people, have … Continue reading →

Today’s readings may be found here. You can listen to this homily being delivered here. Brothers and sisters, I am sure it is no great surprise to you, but I have many faults.  There is an ugly side to me … Continue reading →

Every time we feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, clothe the naked, visit the sick and imprisoned, bury the dead and give alms to the poor, our light shines before others.  Every time we instruct, advise, console, comfort, forgive, and bear wrongs patiently and with compassion, our light shines before others. Continue reading →