Please read the Scripture passage before the homily. In all four gospel accounts, this is the only post-resurrection appearance of Jesus and his disciples in Galilee. Thomas and Nathanael are reintroduced to us. The “disciple whom Jesus loved”, as usual, … Continued
Please read the Scripture passage before the homily. It is Easter Sunday. Cleopas and another disciple, perhaps his wife, according to John 19:25, are leaving Jerusalem. Luke describes them as grieving at the death of Jesus and disillusioned at this … Continued
Please read the Scripture passage before the homily. We have a conspiracy theory. The story is that Jesus’ disciples came by night while the guards were sleeping and stole the body of Jesus from the tomb. The competing theory is … Continued
Please read this passage before reading the homily. My sisters and brothers, This is the first day of the week. It is a day of life. It harkens back to another first day, the mythical and mysterious first day of … Continued
Por favor, lean este pasaje antes. Mis hermanas y hermanos Este es el primer día de la semana. Es el día para la vida. Este día recuerda al otro primer día, el místico y misterioso primer día de la creación … Continued
Please read the Scripture passage before the homily. How strong is the blood of Christ; what power does it have? Let’s look at his example, recall an earlier example and hear from earlier writings of Scripture. Moses said, “Kill the … Continued
Please read the Scripture passage before the homily. This is the Wednesday before Easter, and we are reflecting on Judas, the apostle who betrayed Jesus. Judas is a variation of the name Judah or Jude. It is the name of … Continued
Please read the Scripture passage before the homily. This is the Wednesday before Easter, and we are reflecting on Judas, the apostle who betrayed Jesus. Judas is a variation of the name Judah or Jude. It is the name of … Continued
Please read the Scripture passage before the homily. On April 4, 1974, a huge tornado struck Xenia, Ohio. For many weekends, it was hard to clean up because many sightseers would drive through town looking at the destruction. Jesus raised … Continued
Please read this passage before reading the homily. My sisters and brothers, “Let him be crucified!” We have heard these words, and perhaps got to say them in a dramatic way today. Who killed Jesus? Roman soldiers did the execution, … Continued