We begin a series of readings from the Book of Revelation. It is also known as the Apocalypse. Apocalypse is about decision, about the endtimes, about choice. If real life is like running for office, apocalypse is about voting: we … Continued
Please read the passage before the homily. Our reading is from a part of Mark’s gospel that we can call apocalyptic. The description of events is final, strong, and violent. The Judgment is black or white, with nothing in between. … Continued
Por favor, lean este pasaje antes de la homilía. Hermanas y Hermanos, Nuestra lectura de hoy es de una parte del evangelio según San Marcos que podemos llamar apocalíptica. Su descripción de los hechos es definitiva, fuerte, y violenta. El … Continued
Please read the passage before reading the commentary. John writes to a Christian community, a Church, whom he calls, Chosen Lady. There are problems in the community. John is happy that some are walking in the truth, even though not … Continued
Please read the passage before reading the commentary. In the aftermath of the national elections this fall, St Paul has much to offer us in this letter to Titus. We do need to be under control, obedient, and peaceful. This … Continued
Please read the passage before reading the commentary. The letter to Titus is one of the later books of the Bible. It mentions presbyters and bishops. The Church is moving into a more organized structure. The age of the apostles … Continued
Please read the passage before the homily. Who is the widow, the one who put in all she had to live on? Would it not be interesting to be able to name such a generous person? We do know someone … Continued
Por favor, lean este pasaje antes de la homilía. Hermanas y Hermanos, ¿Quién es la viuda, la que ha echado todo lo que tenía para vivir? ¿Resulta interesante saber el nombre de la persona tan generosa? Sabemos este nombre de … Continued
Please read the passage before reading the commentary. Our citizenship is in heaven. Paul reminds all the Philippians and us that we should behave the way all the citizens of heaven ought to behave. Parents expect their children to live … Continued
Please read the passage before reading the commentary. Paul seems to have had a special affection for the Christians in Philippi, so much so that if they were not to persevere in their faith in Christ Jesus, he would regard … Continued