(Please read the Scripture passage before reading the homily.) Poor Tyre and Sidon; poor Chorazin, Bethsaida and Capernaum! They needed to repent, but did not. They refused to listen to the Lord God. Alas, but the reading is not about … Continued
(Please read the Scripture passage before reading the homily. Jesus had just told his disciples that he was going to suffer death and be raised from the dead. Disciples are supposed to be like their teachers. It should follow, therefore, … Continued
(Please read the passage cited above first.) My sisters and brothers, Poor people know how to give generously to their guests despite their poverty. I have visited Mexico several times. Once, we were in a small village and I was … Continued
(Por favor lean este pasaje antes) Mis hermanos y hermanas, Los pobres saben dar generosamente dentro de su pobreza a sus invitados. Visitaba en México unas veces. Una vez cuando estaban en un pequeño poblado, admiraba las telas que una … Continued
(Please read the Scripture passage before reading the homily. This is how Luke presents the life of Jesus. In chapter 7 and 8, he presents Jesus teaching what the Kingdom of God is; it is for everybody in all circumstances. … Continued
(Please read the Scripture passage before reading the homily. We start off a new season today: at 3:21 p.m., today, autumn starts. We start a new chapter in Luke’s Gospel account at Luke 9:1-6. This chapter is a logical sequel … Continued
(Please read the Scripture passage before reading the homily. We start off with a brief story about the formation of the letter of the alphabet. Near where I live is Bethel Township. Bethel starts with a “B” and means House … Continued
(Please read the passage cited above first.) My sisters and brothers, How come there are envy, rivalries, wars, struggles, and conflicts among every kind of evil among us? We desire peace, we need peace. Why do we not have peace? … Continued
(Por favor lean este pasaje antes) Mis hermanos y hermanas, ¿Por qué hay envidias, rivalidades, guerras, luchas, los conflictos entre nosotros y toda clase de mal? Queremos la paz; necesitamos la paz. ¿Por qué no tenemos la paz? Queremos la paz en nuestros … Continued
(Please read the Scripture passage before reading the homily. The newspapers of Jerusalem in the early 30s carried the news of Jesus Christ on a daily basis. But none caused as much consternation as the one that proclaimed the great … Continued