20 July: Micah 6:1-4,6-8: Homily

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(Please read this Scripture passage first, before the homily.) The Lord summoned his people to trial.  The mountains and the hill would act as jury.  The charge would be gross neglect of the Lord.  The Lord had rescued his people … Continued

13 July: Isaiah 1:10-17: Homily

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(Please read this Scripture passage first, before the homily.) Isaiah called the rulers of his people Princes of Sodom, and he called the people, people of Gomorrah.  What was going on there?  Before you think bad of the people, think … Continued

10 July: Hosea 14:2-10: Homily

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(Please read this Scripture passage first, before the homily.) I think Hosea must have liked Lebanon, its cedars and its wines, because he mentions Lebanon three times in this reading.  Cedars are tall pines, native to Lebanon and very useful … Continued

8 July: Hosea 10:1-3,7-8,12: Homily

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(Please read this Scripture passage first, before the homily.) Israel was a luxuriant vine.  The more abundant his fruit, the more shrines he built.  The more shrines he built, the more sins he committed.  Does this make sense? Let us … Continued