(Please read the Scripture passages first, before the homily.) “This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about.” In the course of their lives, Mary and Joseph met and eventually were engaged. Somewhere in this process, Mary turned up … Continued
(Please read the Scripture passages first, before the homily.) John sent messengers to Jesus to ask who Jesus was. At that time, Jesus was curing many of their diseases, infirmities and disabilities. He had even raised the son of the … Continued
(Please read the Scripture passages first, before the homily.) I want to interpret this passage from Matthew in the light of the ancient prophecy of Balaam from the book of Numbers. I am looking at the authority Christ has for … Continued
(Please read the Scripture passages first, before the homily.) The ancient Romans had many gods, as did many nations at that time. They had male and female gods, married gods, child and adolescent gods. They were like humans, but to … Continued
(Please read this Scripture passage first, before the homily.) The prophets often spoke of God’s changing the desert into fertile land, of flowers growing in what once was arid, dry and parched earth. They also spoke of the blind seeing … Continued
(Please read the passage cited above first.) My sisters and brothers, Today we celebrate the second Sunday of Advent. I have some questions. When? When will the end of the pandemic come? When will the Lord come? When will the … Continued
(Por favor lean este pasaje antes) El 6 de diciembre: el segundo domingo de Adviento: Mis hermanos y hermanas, Hoy celebramos el segundo domingo de Adviento. Hago muchas preguntas. ¿Cuándo? ¿Cuándo será el fin de la pandemia? ¿Cuándo vendrá … Continued
(Please read this Scripture passage first, before the homily.) I understand that forests are not known for their fruit trees. So, for a forest to become an orchard is like a blind person receiving sight or a deaf person hearing. … Continued
(Please read this Scripture passage first, before the homily.) One of the themes of Advent is joyful anticipation. I therefore asked myself what this reading from the Gospel was doing here in Advent. Jesus climbed a mountain. People came to … Continued
(Please read this Scripture passage first, before the homily.) I want to switch gears. I have spent the past year using the first of the two readings on weekdays for my homily. Today I want to switch to the Gospel … Continued