(Please read this Scripture passage first, before the homily.) We have a reading from the book of Proverbs. Proverbs belongs to a collection of biblical books, called the books of wisdom. Proverbs provides us with many practical sayings about life … Continued
(Please read this Scripture passage first, before the homily.) Since the coronavirus has arrived, I have had to change my routine. For one, since I cannot celebrate daily Mass at the Hospital chapel, I write these blog homilies. Second, since … Continued
(Please read the passage cited above first.) My sisters and brothers, A long time ago (when I was much older!) I used to go on bike hikes with the youth of the parish. I always wanted them to finish the … Continued
(Por favor lean este pasaje antes) Mis hermanos y hermanas, Hace mucho tiempo (¡cuando eraba muy viejo!), llevaba a los jóvenes a caminatas en la bici. Siempre quería que todos llegáramos al fin de la caminata. El viaje era muy … Continued
(Please read this Scripture passage first, before the homily.) St Paul wrote about the resurrection of Christ in today’s reading. He wrote this part of the letter to answer questions and clarify issues. He wrote about the resurrection of the … Continued
(Please read this Scripture passage first, before the homily.) Imagine speaking in tongues or having the power to heal others of their aches, pains and sicknesses. Would not these be wonderful? When I was younger I used to go to … Continued
(Please read this Scripture passage first, before the homily.) We have always had divisions in the Church it seems. In our larger history we have seen the division between the East and the West, between Churches we call Orthodox and … Continued
(Please read this Scripture passage first, before the homily.) Are we allowed to eat meat that was sacrificed to pagan gods? Now to share in the meat meant to share in the sacrifice. If should do this, some could take … Continued
(Please read this Scripture passage first, before the homily.) In this letter to the Corinthians, St Paul addressed the Corinthians as little children, not up to eating adult food. He judged them as not being able to distinguish right from … Continued
(Please read this Scripture passage first, before the homily.) At Passover time, in Jewish households, deep cleaning takes place to remove every trace of yeast or leaven from the home. Yeast was symbol of corruption because it sneakingly takes over … Continued