Please read the Scripture passage before reading the homily. My sisters and brothers, Death is a deep mystery. We are all going to die, but we are going to live forever. “Through one man sin entered the world, and through … Continued
(Please read this Scripture passage first, before the homily.) For us, the seat or symbol of love is the heart; but we have few references to the heart as a symbol of love in the Sacred Scriptures. The Scriptures, however, … Continued
(Please read this Scripture passage first, before the homily.) Elijah came to the end of his life on earth. The Scriptures do not say that he died, but was taken up to heaven in a fiery chariot. He figures in … Continued
(Please read this Scripture passage first, before the homily.) King David wanted to build a temple to the Lord God. He went to Arauna the Jebusite who owned a threshing floor where David wanted to build. He asked Arauna to … Continued
Please read the passage first. I like family meals. Each member serves herself or himself from the same platters and bowls. Those who share the same food likewise share the same life. Those who eat the same food make up … Continued
Por favor, lean esta lectura antes. Mis hermanos y hermanas, A mí, me gusta comer en las mesas familiares. Cada miembro se sirve y come de la misma fuente y mismo bol. Los que compartimos la misma comida compartimos también … Continued
(Please read this Scripture passage first, before the homily.) “What are you doing here? I told you to stand on the mountain before me, and you have taken shelter in the cave and crawled on the ground!” This is God … Continued
(Please read this Scripture passage first, before the homily.) You have already met Elijah. At times he felt very much alone. He lived in a culture that thought of Baal as God, not the One God of Abraham. Baal was … Continued
(Please read this Scripture passage first, before the homily.) I should like to introduce you to Elijah. He comes from Tishbe in Gilead. His name means God is my Lord. He claims authority over the weather. He claims to speak … Continued