Excessive Mercy - Homily for April 7

Readings for Sunday, April 7 / 5th Sunday of Lent:  Isaiah 43:16-21  |  Psalm 126  |  Philippians 3:8-14  |  John 8:1-11

The Cost of Salvation - Homily for March 31

Readings for Sunday, March 31 / 4th Sunday of Lent:  Joshua 5:9-12  |  Psalm 34  |  2 Corinthians 5:17-21  |  Luke 15:1-3, 11-32

Today we are reminded why Christ took on our flesh and what we must do to become inheritors of heaven.

Cut It Down - Homily for March 24

Readings for Sunday, March 24 / 3rd Sunday of Lent:  Exodus 3:1-8, 13-15  |  Psalm 103  |  1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12  |  Luke 13:1-9

The readings this weekend both encourage and challenge us - God is with us, but He wants to see fruit from our lives.

Come to the Desert - Homily for March 10

Readings for March 10 / 1st Sunday of Lent:  Deuteronomy 26:4-10  |  Psalm 91  |  Romans 10:8-13  |  Luke 4:1-13

The Lord was led to the desert for a reason. We're invited there for a reason too.

Watch Your Mouth - Homily for March 3

Readings for Sunday, March 3 / 8th Sunday of Ordinary Time:  Sirach 27:4-7  |  Psalm 92  |  1 Corinthians 15:54-58  |  Luke 6:39-45

The Word of God speaks and it tells us to watch our own speech. What does your speech say about you?

Becoming Heavenly - Homily for February 24

Readings for Sunday, February 24 / 7th Sunday of Ordinary Time:  1 Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23  |  Psalm 103  |  1 Corinthians 15:45-49  |  Luke 6:27-38

Within every baptized person's heart is a battle taking place between the Earthly and the Heavenly parts. Which one is winning in you?

Why the Woes? - Homily for February 17

Readings for Sunday, February 17 / 6th Sunday of Ordinary Time:  Jeremiah 17:5-8  |  Psalm 1  |  1 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20  |  Luke 6:17, 20-26

We're used to hearing the "Blessed are" parts of the Beatitudes, but the "Woe to you" can shake us a bit. Why does Jesus say this to us?

The Path to Joy - Homily for February 10

 

Readings for Sunday, February 10 / 5th Sunday of Ordinary Time: Isaiah 6:1-8  |  Psalm 138  |  1 Corinthians 15:1-11  |  Luke 5:1-11

The Goo - Homily for Sunday, January 20

Readings for Sunday, January 20 / 2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time:  Isaiah 62:1-5  |  Psalm 96  |  1 Corinthians 12:4-11  |  John 2:1-11

When God gives us some task to complete, He will also give us the grace. If we give ourselves over to Him in trust, He will give the grace in abundance.

Homily for Sunday, January 13 - Baptism of the Lord

Readings for Sunday, January 13 / Baptism of the Lord: Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7  |  Psalm 29  |  Acts 10:34-38  |  Luke 3:15-16, 21-22

Homily for Sunday, January 6 - Epiphany

Readings for Sunday, January 6 / Epiphany of the Lord:  Isaiah 60:1-6  |  Psalm 72  |  Ephesians 3:2-3, 5-6  |  Matthew 2:1-12

Homily for Sunday, December 23

Readings for Sunday, December 23 / 4th Sunday of Advent: Micah 5:1-4  |  Psalm 80  |  Hebrews 10:5-10  |  Luke 1:39-45

Homily for Sunday, December 16

Readings for Sunday, December 16 / 3rd Sunday of Advent:  Zephaniah 3:14-18  |  Isaiah 12:2-6  |  Philippians 4:4-7  |  Luke 3:10-18

This weekend the Scriptures invite to us to rejoice - but why? Because we have an alternative to the unquenchable fire!

Homily for Sunday, December 9

Readings for Sunday, December 9 / 2nd Sunday of Advent:  Baruch 5:1-9  |  Psalm 126  |  Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11  |  Luke 3:1-6

You are remembered.

Homily for Sunday, November 18

Readings for Sunday, November 18 / 33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time:  Daniel 12:1-3  |  Psalm 16  |  Hebrews 10:11-14, 18  |  Mark 13:24-32

This world does not last forever. Be prepared. Go to confession. Live the faith.

Homily for Sunday, November 11

Readings for Sunday, November 11 / 32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time:  1 Kings 17:10-16  |  Psalm 146  |  Hebrews 9:24-28  |  Mark 12:38-44

Generosity with the Lord is a manifestation of our faith in Him. How is your faith?

Homily for November 4

Readings for Sunday, November 4 / 31st Sunday of Ordinary Time: Deuteronomy 6:2-6  |  Psalm 18  |    Hebrews 7:23-28  |  Mark 12:28-34

Christ tells us to love the Lord with all our heart, mind, soul, and strength. What does that really mean? And how do we do it?

Homily for Sunday, October 28

Readings for Sunday, October 28 / 30th Sunday of Ordinary Time: Jeremiah 31:7-9  |  Psalm 126  |  Hebrews 5:1-6  |  Mark 10:46-52

Fall short though we may, the Lord is always patient with us and continues to invite us into his saving work.

Homily for Sunday, October 21

Readings for Sunday, October 21 / 29th Sunday of Ordinary Time:  Isaiah 51:10-11  |  Psalm 33  |  Hebrews 4:14-16  |  Mark 10:35-45

Suffering is an inescapable part of the human condition. The variable is how we bear it.

Homily for Sunday, October 14

Readings for Sunday, October 14 / 28th Sunday of Ordinary Time: Wisdom 7:7-11 |  Psalm 90  |  Hebrews 4:12-13  |  Mark 10:17-30

Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life? Have you asked this question for yourself?