(Please read this Scripture passage first, before the homily.) The sea of glass is a crystal sea. Crystal is a fierce quartz. Imagine a crystal sea mixed with fire. Imagine all the bravery and audacity of the fiery, crystal sea. … Continued
(Please read this Scripture passage first, before the homily.) I like numbers and mathematics. I have learned that mathematics drives the universe. Numbers have real and symbolic meanings. I think of the 144,000 from the book of Revelation. One hundred … Continued
(Please read the passage cited above first.) My sisters and brothers, Today we celebrate the feast of Christ the King. To the King belong time and eternity forever. Now, as we celebrate the end of the liturgical year and the … Continued
(Por favor lean este pasaje antes) Mis hermanos y hermanas, Hoy celebramos la solemnidad de Cristo Rey. Suyo es el tiempo y la eternidad por los siglos de los siglos. Ahora cuando celebramos el fin de este año litúrgico y … Continued
(Please read this Scripture passage first, before the homily.) If the visions of the book of Revelation confuse you, you are in good company. John had been actively involved in the revelation made by God through Jesus Christ to him. … Continued
(Please read this Scripture passage first, before the homily.) I just received a message with attachment from my sister. It is a picture of a church sign advertising that the “class on prophecy” had been cancelled “due to unforeseen circumstances.” … Continued
(Please read this Scripture passage first, before the homily.) Welcome to the book of Revelation, also called the Apocalypse, which means revelation. What is it? It is prophecy; it is teaching and it is encouragement. It is easier to say … Continued
(Please read the passage cited above first.) My sisters and brothers, I walk every morning in the dark, before sunrise. I walk every day much the same path. I know the trail and I do not walk as one blind. … Continued
(Por favor lean este pasaje antes) Mis hermanos y hermanas, Camino cada mañana antes del amanecer, cuando no hay la luz. Camino el mismo camino cada vez. Conozco el camino y no camino como un ciego. Aunque no hay sol, … Continued
(Please read this Scripture passage first, before the homily.) We begin a series of readings from John’s writings. From now until the Advent season, we shall hear from 2 and 3 John and the book of Revelation. I think you … Continued