lease read the Scripture passage before the homily. When tour Mom calls you by your first, middle and last names you know you are in trouble. When the young man called Jesus, “Teacher”, we should know that this will not … Continued
Please read this passage before reading the homily. My sisters and brothers, She was a Canaanite woman, a descendent of the original inhabitants of the country before the Israelites had arrived. She lived in the area of Tyre and Sidon, … Continued
Por favor, lean este pasaje antes. Mis hermanas y hermanos, La mujer cananea era natural de los cananeos anteriores que vivían en Israel antes de los israelitas. Vivía cerca de Tiro y Sidón, que hoy es el territorio del Líbano. … Continued
Please read the Scripture passage before the homily. Moses allowed for divorce. One school of thought taught that if the wife burnt the potatoes, the husband could divorce her. Another school taught that only adultery committed by the wife was … Continued
Please read the Scripture passage before the homily. Where two or three are gathered in his name, Jesus Christ is there among them. If you and another Cristian have a falling out and you reconcile, then Christ is among you. … Continued
Please read the Scripture passage before the homily. An old saying says that translators are traitors. An old comic routine has the visitor talking with the native through an interpreter. The native gives a five-minute answer to a question, and … Continued
Please read this passage before reading the homily. My sisters and brothers, Jesus came towards the disciples walking upon the sea. They thought it was a ghost. Jesus called back to them and said, “It is I! Do not be … Continued
Por favor, lean este pasaje antes. Mis hermanas y hermanos, Jesús fue hacia sus discípulos caminando sobre el agua. Ellos decían que Jesús era un fantasma. Jesús los contestaba, diciendo, “Soy yo, no teman.” Cuando Dios se revela a Moisés … Continued
Please read the Scripture passage before the homily. A common sight in ancient Israel was a Jewish person crucified by Roman authorities. The average person recognized the pain and shame of crucifixion. Crucifixion was no ordinary execution, but a very … Continued
Please read the Scripture passage before the homily. If Herod should invite you to dinner, be careful: he may behead you. If Christ should invite you, go because he will feed you with life-giving food. Consider the lack of elegance … Continued