Please read the Scripture passage before the homily. There is no lost document that describes how Jesus set up his Church. He did not tell Peter to go to Rome and call himself Pope. He did not instruct the Apostles … Continued
Please read this passage before reading the homily. In this letter to the Thessalonians, St Paul makes three points. God has arranged all kinds of good deeds and words for the Thessalonians. God will likewise protect them from bad people. … Continued
Por favor, lean este pasaje antes. Mis hermanas y hermanos, En esta carta a los tesalonicenses, San Pablo hace tres preguntas. (1) Dios despuso a los tesalonicenses a toda clase de obras buenas y de buenas palabras. (2) Dios también … Continued
Please read the Scripture passage before the homily. There are two classes of people, those who pattern themselves according to the model given us by Paul; and those whose minds are occupied with earthly things. Those occupied by earthly things … Continued
Please read the Scripture passage before the homily. In November, some cultures and religions remember in special ways those who have died. The Roman Catholic tradition does this. This is a homily based on Romans. It is said that God … Continued
Please read the Scripture passage before the homily. Paul wrote to the Philippians. He had been impeded from visiting them. He may have been in prison. He was concerned about problems in the community, problems that could have split the … Continued
Please read this passage before reading the homily. Paul writes to Timothy. He is an old man, and he has been poured out like a libation. The moment of his leaving has arrived. He has fought the good fight, he … Continued
Por favor, lean este pasaje antes. Mis hermanas y hermanos, Hoy y en los dos próximos domingos leeré de la segunda carta a los tesalonicenses. La comunidad de estos cristianos tenía problemas de persecuciones y violencia de sus enemigos. Pablo … Continued
Please read the Scripture passage before the homily. Before we say goodbye to Ephesians, I want to backtrack to Ephesians 2 for the good and challenging news it contains. You, who were once alienated and strangers to God, now belong … Continued
Please read the Scripture passage before the homily. This passage is the one time in the New Testament when Paul speaks to children and to the parents of children. This points to a later period in the life of the … Continued