Showing posts with label Prayer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Prayer. Show all posts
Monday, January 7, 2019
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
Monday, December 10, 2018
Sunday, November 4, 2018
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?
Monday, August 27, 2018
Papal Intentions for September 2018
This month Pope Francis invites us to pray for: Young People in Africa
That young people in Africa may have access to education and work in their own countries.
While we're at it....
V. Let us pray for Francis, our Pope.
R. May the Lord preserve him, give him life,
and make him blessed upon the earth,
and deliver him not up to the will of his enemies.
Our Father... Hail Mary...
O God, Shepherd and Ruler of all Thy faithful people, look mercifully upon Thy servant Francis, whom Thou hast chosen as shepherd to preside over Thy Church. Grant him, we beseech Thee, that by his word and example, he may edify those over whom he hath charge, so that together with the flock committed to him, may he attain everlasting life. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Sunday, August 19, 2018
Responding to the Scandals - Homily for August 19
Statement from Bishop Emeritus Robert Muench and my reflections on the scandals in the Church in America today.
Sunday, August 12, 2018
Monday, July 30, 2018
Papal Intention for August 2018
That any far-reaching decisions of economists and politicians may protect the family as one of the treasures of humanity.
While we're at it....
V. Let us pray for Francis, our Pope.
R. May the Lord preserve him, give him life,
and make him blessed upon the earth,
and deliver him not up to the will of his enemies.
Our Father... Hail Mary...
O God, Shepherd and Ruler of all Thy faithful people, look mercifully upon Thy servant Francis, whom Thou hast chosen as shepherd to preside over Thy Church. Grant him, we beseech Thee, that by his word and example, he may edify those over whom he hath charge, so that together with the flock committed to him, may he attain everlasting life. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Tuesday, July 3, 2018
Monday, July 2, 2018
To Touch Him With Faith - Homily for July 1
Faith in God can accomplish marvelous things. The Sacraments and sacramentals of the Church are invitations to us to express faith today and to experience those same miracles in our own life. Jesus, increase our faith!
Thursday, June 28, 2018
Papal Intention for July 2018
That priests, who experience fatigue and loneliness in their pastoral work, may find help and comfort in their intimacy with the Lord and in their friendship with their brother priests.
While we're at it....
V. Let us pray for Francis, our Pope.
R. May the Lord preserve him, give him life,
and make him blessed upon the earth,
and deliver him not up to the will of his enemies.
Our Father... Hail Mary...
O God, Shepherd and Ruler of all Thy faithful people, look mercifully upon Thy servant Francis, whom Thou hast chosen as shepherd to preside over Thy Church. Grant him, we beseech Thee, that by his word and example, he may edify those over whom he hath charge, so that together with the flock committed to him, may he attain everlasting life. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Monday, May 28, 2018
Papal Intentions for June 2018
This month Pope Francis invites us to pray for Social Networks:
That social networks may work towards that inclusiveness which respects others for their differences.
While we're at it....
V. Let us pray for Francis, our Pope.
R. May the Lord preserve him, give him life,
and make him blessed upon the earth,
and deliver him not up to the will of his enemies.
Our Father... Hail Mary...
O God, Shepherd and Ruler of all Thy faithful people, look mercifully upon Thy servant Francis, whom Thou hast chosen as shepherd to preside over Thy Church. Grant him, we beseech Thee, that by his word and example, he may edify those over whom he hath charge, so that together with the flock committed to him, may he attain everlasting life. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Friday, April 27, 2018
Papal Intention for May 2018
This month Pope Francis invites us to pray for the mission of the laity:
That the lay faithful may fulfil their specific mission, by responding with creativity to the challenges that face the world today.
While we're at it....
V. Let us pray for Francis, our Pope.
R. May the Lord preserve him, give him life,
and make him blessed upon the earth,
and deliver him not up to the will of his enemies.
Our Father... Hail Mary...
O God, Shepherd and Ruler of all Thy faithful people, look mercifully upon Thy servant Francis, whom Thou hast chosen as shepherd to preside over Thy Church. Grant him, we beseech Thee, that by his word and example, he may edify those over whom he hath charge, so that together with the flock committed to him, may he attain everlasting life. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Monday, March 26, 2018
Papal Intentions for April 2018
This month Pope Francis invites us to pray for those who have responsibility in economic matters:
That economists may have the courage to reject any economy of exclusion and know how to
open new paths.
While we're at it....
V. Let us pray for Francis, our Pope.
R. May the Lord preserve him, give him life,
and make him blessed upon the earth,
and deliver him not up to the will of his enemies.
Our Father... Hail Mary...
O God, Shepherd and Ruler of all Thy faithful people, look mercifully upon Thy servant Francis, whom Thou hast chosen as shepherd to preside over Thy Church. Grant him, we beseech Thee, that by his word and example, he may edify those over whom he hath charge, so that together with the flock committed to him, may he attain everlasting life. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Papal Intentions for March 2018
This month Pope Francis invites us to pray for formation in spiritual discernment:That the Church may appreciate the urgency of formation in spiritual discernment, both on the personal and communitarian levels.
While we're at it....
V. Let us pray for Francis, our Pope.
R. May the Lord preserve him, give him life,
and make him blessed upon the earth,
and deliver him not up to the will of his enemies.
Our Father... Hail Mary...
O God, Shepherd and Ruler of all Thy faithful people, look mercifully upon Thy servant Francis, whom Thou hast chosen as shepherd to preside over Thy Church. Grant him, we beseech Thee, that by his word and example, he may edify those over whom he hath charge, so that together with the flock committed to him, may he attain everlasting life. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Sunday, February 25, 2018
Lent: Learning to Trust - Homily for February 25
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| Abraham and Isaac, c.1617 - Anthony van Dyck |
Today we reflect on the faith of Abraham and the role of the Transfiguration in the faith of Peter, James, and John.
Monday, February 12, 2018
Go Show Yourself to the Priest - Homily for February 11
Readings for Sunday, February 11 / 6th Sunday of Ordinary Time: Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46 | Psalm 32 | 1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1 | Mark 1:40-45
Our contemporary world often tries to create a division between Jesus and Religion, as if Jesus was opposed to all religious affiliation. The Gospel today shows us quite a different story.
Monday, January 29, 2018
Papal Intentions for February 2018
This month Pope Francis invites us to pray for protection from corruption:
That those who have material, political or spiritual power may resist any lure of corruption.
While we're at it....
V. Let us pray for Francis, our Pope.
R. May the Lord preserve him, give him life,
and make him blessed upon the earth,
and deliver him not up to the will of his enemies.
Our Father... Hail Mary...
O God, Shepherd and Ruler of all Thy faithful people, look mercifully upon Thy servant Francis, whom Thou hast chosen as shepherd to preside over Thy Church. Grant him, we beseech Thee, that by his word and example, he may edify those over whom he hath charge, so that together with the flock committed to him, may he attain everlasting life. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Sunday, January 14, 2018
What are you looking for? - Homily for January 14
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| Ottavio Vannini's painting of John the Baptist telling Andrew 'Behold, the Lamb of God' |
As we begin again the quiet journey with Jesus in the 'green' time of the liturgical year, we are called to learn the voice of the Lord and follow the Lord that we might be able to understand the cry of our hearts when Jesus speaks to us: 'What are you looking for?'
Monday, December 25, 2017
Papal Intentions for January 2018
Pope Francis invites us to join in prayer for Religious Minorities in Asia during this month of
That Christians, and other religious minorities in Asian countries, may be able to practise their faith in full freedom.
While we're at it....
V. Let us pray for Francis, our Pope.
R. May the Lord preserve him, give him life,
and make him blessed upon the earth,
and deliver him not up to the will of his enemies.
Our Father... Hail Mary...
O God, Shepherd and Ruler of all Thy faithful people, look mercifully upon Thy servant Francis, whom Thou hast chosen as shepherd to preside over Thy Church. Grant him, we beseech Thee, that by his word and example, he may edify those over whom he hath charge, so that together with the flock committed to him, may he attain everlasting life. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Monday, December 4, 2017
Advent: The Useless Things - Homily for December 3
Readings for Sunday, December 3 / 1st Sunday of Advent: Isaiah 63:16-17, 19; 64:2-7 | Psalm 80 | 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 | Mark 13:33-37
The human heart desires to see grand things. "Rend the heavens and come down!" we cry out to God, and yet it is in the little things, sometimes the useless things, that God speaks most clearly. May we be awake and alert to the quiet voice of God this Advent season.
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