Please read the Scripture passage before the homily. Jesus called Matthew, a tax collector, somebody targeted by the community as a turncoat and a sinner. Mark and Luke call him Levi. Jesus called and Matthew responded quickly. Matthew celebrated his … Continued
Please read the Scripture passage before the homily. Two demoniacs met Jesus. They came from the tombs, from the cemetery, from the place of the dead because, in a way, they were dead. The demons spoke through the two men. … Continued
Please read the Scripture passage before the homily. The Roman Church celebrates the Apostle Thomas on the third of July. Thomas was absent when the Jesus had appeared to the rest of the Twelve on the day Christ rose from … Continued
Please read this passage before reading the homily. My sisters and brothers, Jesus lived with his parents obediently until he was about thirty years old. Eventually he left home and began to preach. His calling by God was that he … Continued
Por favor, lean este pasaje antes. Mis hermanas y hermanos, Jesús crecía bajos sus padres hasta que tenía unos treinta años. Después se fue de la casa de su familia para andar sin hogar cerca de las poblaciones proclamando la … Continued
Please read the Scripture passage before the homily. Mythologies are not about pagan gods and goddesses. They are about the deep truths of reality, creation and life. The mythology of the first chapters of Genesis tells us the God created … Continued
Please read the Scripture passage before the homily. Let us look at some biblical trees. In Genesis we have the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. Adam and Eve saw the bad side of the tree after they … Continued
Please read the Scripture passage before the homily. I learn from this passage that I am supposed to judge other people. I know that the first word I heard was, “Stop!”. The second word, however, is “As you judge, so … Continued
Please read this passage before reading the homily. My sisters and brothers, Today Jesus tells us not to fear. We ask, “Why not fear?” when we the terrific struggle we are up against because of the Gospel. Jesus speaks of … Continued
Por favor, lean este pasaje antes. is hermanas y hermanos, Jesús nos dijo “No tengan miedo.” Pero, contestamos, “¿Porque no tenemos miedo?” cuando vemos la lucha terrible que tenemos que luchar por causa del evangelio. Jesús habla de la muerte … Continued