Please read the Scripture passage before the homily.) The Lord has some dire words for shepherds in this reading. The words could also apply to farmers in general. Many years ago, I went to my first 4-H auction at a … Continued
Please read the Scripture passage before the homily.) What are some of the ramifications of Christ’s rising from the dead? St Paul calls Christ the firstborn of the dead. Being the firstborn does not make Christ the only one who … Continued
Please read the passage above before reading the commentary. I enjoy watching Cross Country meets. The fans, the families and the spectators cheer on the runners. They cheer the leaders for their victories. They likewise cheer those who come in … Continued
Por favor, lean este pasaje antes. Me gusta ver a los corredores del cross-country. Sus entusiastas, sus familias, y sus espectadores animan a los corredores. Animan a los líderes por sus victorias y animan también a los últimos por su … Continued
Please read the Scripture passage before the homily.) The whole of this chapter concerns the Lord’s marriage to Israel. With many descriptive ways, Ezekiel shows how the people have been unfaithful to their spouse, God. God is innocent of causing … Continued
Please read the Scripture passage before the homily.) St Paul was taking up a collection. Giving to a collection is like planting corn. If you were to plant one seed, you would not get much corn. If you were to … Continued
Please read the Scripture passage before the homily.) Jeremiah was the prophet guiding the people as they were going into exile; Ezekiel was the prophet who was with them during the exile. Both were Levites, the priestly clan. Jeremiah was … Continued
Please read the passage before reading the homily. Today and the rest of the Sundays of August, we will be reading from the letter to the Hebrews. Last year, in October and November, we read from the first two parts … Continued
Por favor, lean este pasaje antes. Mis hermanas y hermanos, Hoy y en los demás domingos de agosto, vamos a leer de la carta a los hebreos. El año pasado en octubre y noviembre leíamos de las dos partes anteriores … Continued
(Please read the Scripture passage before the homily.) The prophet Nahum fits, somehow, between Jeremiah and Ezekiel. Jeremiah warned the people about the coming exile; Ezekiel prepared the people for the return from exile. What about Nahum? He was the … Continued