Please read this passage before reading this homily. The Queen of Sheba visited Solomon. She had heard of his wisdom and she had brought a wealth of goods as gifts or for commerce. The magnificence of Solomon’s court utterly astounded … Continued
Please read this passage before reading this homily. In today’s reading, the Temple has been finished and is prepared for bringing the Ark of the Covenant into the temple. Solomon’s father, King David had brought the Ark into Jerusalem when … Continued
Please read the passage before reading the homily. My sisters and brothers, Jesus healed Peter’s mother-in-law and she “waited on them”. It was not that Jesus wanted a housekeeper. Rather it was like raising someone from the dead and restoring … Continued
Por favor, lean este pasaje antes. Mis hermanas y hermanos Jesús sanó a la suegra de Pedro y ella les sirvió. No es que el Señor quería a una criada. Pero si, es que Jesús quería llevarla de los muertos … Continued
Please read this passage before reading this homily. We await the redemption of Israel and the Temple. The Lord is coming. The hope of the world is coming. There was a time when our sacrifices meant almost nothing. Malachi’s name … Continued
Please read this passage before reading this homily. Was David a king who had saved the people from grief by turning the hand of the Lord away from the people? Or was he a king who had caused the grief … Continued
Please read the passage before reading the commentary My sisters and brothers, Jesus entered the synagogue and taught, and the people were astonished at his teaching. He was a hometown boy and had never been to the great University of … Continued
Por favor, lean este pasaje antes. Mis hermanas y hermanos Jesús fue a la sinagoga y se puso a enseñar, y el pueblo quedó asombrado de sus palabras. Jesús era niño del lugar y nunca había estudiado en la gran … Continued
Please read this passage before reading this homily. The story is told simply. David is at home; he had not gone to battle. Bathsheba is at home; her husband is at war. She came from a prominent family, and she … Continued
Please read this passage before reading this homily. In the first part of the second book of Samuel, David set about solidifying his kingship. He established Jerusalem as his capital. He profited by the deaths of all the top members … Continued