Fr. Christian Mathis | November 27, 2011
So….how did it go on day one of the New Roman Missal in your parish? Were you five for five in responding “And with your spirit?” Do you feel “right and just”? My biggest mistake seems to have been calling down the Holy Spirit upon the gifts a wee bit early, but I am pretty [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | October 18, 2011
How do we give ourselves fully to God? Listen to this week’s homily to find out. You can listen here.
Fr. Christian Mathis | October 3, 2011
In yesterday’s homily I suggest ways we might avoid minimalism in the mass and strive instead for excellence. You can listen here.
Fr. Christian Mathis | September 3, 2011
It begins hours before the fans descend upon Neyland Stadium. You can feel the excitement on the highways, cars decorated with orange and white flags making their way towards Knoxville. You can feel the energy begin to grow on campus as thousands descend upon the university, setting up grills and pulling coolers from their vehicles [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | July 23, 2011
Cultivate communion with the saints. Maxim #17 Recently I celebrated the baptism of a child named MacGyver. That’s right, MacGyver. There was no duct tape involved in the ceremony. This particular baptism reminded me clearly of the call to holiness we are all expected to take part in. Strange name aside, MacGyver through his baptism [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | June 21, 2011
We are standing on holy ground. And I know that there are angels all around. Let us praise Jesus now. We are standing in His presence on holy ground. As we drew near to the end of communion this past weekend, these were the words of our communion hymn. As I listened to these words [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | June 18, 2011
The Church has sought to preserve this great heritage of faith because she believes that the way she prays defines who she professes to be. As a high school freshman I arrived each day about an hour before classes began. All the students gathered in the cafeteria, which we referred to as The Commons, where [...]
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