(Please read this Scripture passage first, before the homily.) The Latin word semper means always; the Latin word ubi means where; the Latin word sub means under. Semper ubi sub ubi translates, for the adolescent new Latin student: “always wear … Continued
Por favor lean este pasaje primero. Mis hermanos y hermanas, San Pablo ha escrito, “Todo contribuye para bien de los que aman a Dios.” Creo en esto, pero ¿cómo puedo explicarlo que hay mal en el mundo? ¿Por qué hay … Continued
(Please read the passage cited above first.) St Paul writes that “all things work for good for those who love God.” I believe this, but how can I explain the evil in the world? Why is there violence and storms … Continued
(Please read this Scripture passage first, before the homily.) The Ark of the Covenant symbolized God’s presence to the people. Moses had fashioned it in the wilderness. It contained the tablets of the Law, the staff of Aaron and a … Continued
(Please read this Scripture passage first, before the homily.) This celebration honoring St Mary Magdalene was recently raised to the rank of a feast and it has become a celebration of the woman called the Apostle to the Apostles. It … Continued
(Please read this Scripture passage first, before the homily.) The Lord summoned his people to trial. The mountains and the hill would act as jury. The charge would be gross neglect of the Lord. The Lord had rescued his people … Continued
(Please read this Scripture passage first, before the homily.) I found out today that I eat a poultice every morning for breakfast, except that I use oatmeal rather than figs. Poultice is a porridge. For us, the poultice is a … Continued
(Please read this Scripture passage first, before the homily.) God had some very harsh words for Assyria in today’s reading from the prophet Isaiah. God had sent the Assyrians to be an axe or a saw, but Assyria had gone … Continued
(Please read this Scripture passage first, before the homily.) Isaiah called the rulers of his people Princes of Sodom, and he called the people, people of Gomorrah. What was going on there? Before you think bad of the people, think … Continued
Por favor lean este pasaje primero y después la homilia. Mis hermanos y hermanas, San Pablo hoy habla de los sufrimientos de esta vida. Es verdad que sufrimos en esta vida. Gemimos y la creación entera también gime con nosotros. … Continued