(Please read the Scripture passage before reading the homily.) Saint James speaks of wisdom in this reading. He contrasts the wisdom from God from the wisdom of bitter jealousy and selfish ambition of an earthly and unspiritual source, one he … Continued
Please read this passage before reading the homily. My sisters and brothers, There are two Adams, the first Adam and the second Adam. The first Adam received life and the second Adam gave life. The first is from the earth, … Continued
Mis hermanas y hermanos, Hay dos Adanes, el primer Adán y el último Adán. El primer tuvo vida y el último da la vida. El primer es de tierra y es terreno. El último viene del cielo y es celestial. Cuando el primer … Continued
(Please read the Scripture passage before reading the homily.) God does not believe in trickle-down economics, at least not the way we practice it. God emptied himself and took up the appearance of a slave so that God could make … Continued
(Please read the Scripture passage before reading the homily.) I look into a mirror to comb my hair. Then I go into the next room and put my shirt on, forgetting that that messes up my hair. I do not … Continued
(Please read the Scripture passage before reading the homily.) We begin a series of readings from the letter of James. One may ask who James is. Where I celebrate Mass there are three people named David, too many, some think, … Continued
(Please read the above passage before the homily.) Last Sunday, I spoke about not having to be afraid of death or of damnation after our own deaths. Today I am speaking again about the forgiveness of sin through the death … Continued
(Por favor lean este pasaje antes) Mis hermanas y hermanos, El domingo pasado hablaba de lo que no necesitamos temer la muerte y una condena al inferno después de nuestra muerte. Hoy hablo otra vez del perdón de pecados por … Continued
(Please read the Scripture passage before reading the homily.) Solomon spent half of his reign, twenty years, building his palace, the temple, and his other projects. The cost in human resources for the stone cutters, the loggers, the haulers of … Continued
(Please read the Scripture passage before reading the homily.) The fame of Solomon was immense. Tales were passed about him, the splendor of his table, the fashion statements of his officers, and the wonder of his wisdom. Quite a reputation … Continued