(Please read these Scripture passages first, before the homily.) From now to the end of November, the gospel reading will usually come from Luke’s account. We spend the first part of Ordinary Time with Mark for a basic outline of … Continued
(Por favor lean este pasaje antes) Mis hermanos y hermanas, “Por la misericordia de Dios, los exhorto a que se ofrezcan ustedes mismos como una ofrenda viva y agradable a Dios.” La comunidad necesita ofrecerse a Dios. Todos los que … Continued
(Please read the passage cited above first.) My sisters and brothers, “Is anybody here? Nobody seems to be here.” Body in both the question and statement means person, not simply a body. When St Paul wrote, “I urge you by … Continued
(Please read this Scripture passage first, before the homily.) We have two letters addressed to Thessalonians, one definitely by St Paul and one possibly not by him. Please do not panic at this. The letter still comes to us with … Continued
(Please read this Scripture passage first, before the homily.) We celebrate the feast of the Apostle Bartholomew. We know little of him beyond the fact that he is an Apostle. Out first reading today illustrates our lack of details about … Continued
Please read this Scripture passage first, before the homily.) Israel, the people of God’s own choosing, had died and lain dead on the ground, a bunch of dried bones, bleached by the sun. Into exile had gone the nation, into … Continued
(Please read this Scripture passage first, before the homily.) God’s sheep were scattered. They had had false or bad shepherds or leaders. The description of the devastation that the bad leaders had caused is shocking. The descriptive words like, harshly, … Continued
(Please read this Scripture passage first, before the homily.) Ezekiel was a priest. He wore linen vestments when officiating in the temple. He was not allowed to show the signs of grieving that the average person could. He would officiate … Continued
(Please read the passage cited above first.) My sisters and brothers, The gifts of God and the choices God makes are irrevocable. God chose the children of Abraham, the Jewish people and God will not change that. This choice is … Continued
(Por favor lean este pasaje antes) Mis hermanos y hermanas, Dios no se arrepiente de sus dones ni de su elección. Eligió a los hijos de Abrahán, los judíos, a ser su pueblo elegido y nunca lo cambiara Su elección es … Continued