(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
(Please read this Scripture passage first, before the homily.) I found out today that I eat a poultice every morning for breakfast, except that I use oatmeal rather than figs. Poultice is a porridge. For us, the poultice is a … Continued
(Please read this Scripture passage first, before the homily.) God had some very harsh words for Assyria in today’s reading from the prophet Isaiah. God had sent the Assyrians to be an axe or a saw, but Assyria had gone … Continued
(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
Por favor lean este pasaje primero y después la homilia. Mis hermanos y hermanas, San Pablo hoy habla de los sufrimientos de esta vida. Es verdad que sufrimos en esta vida. Gemimos y la creación entera también gime con nosotros. … Continued
(Please read the passage cited above first.) Today St Paul speaks about the sufferings we have in this life. It is true that we suffer in this life. SG\We groan and the whole of creation groans with us. These sufferings … Continued
(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
(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
(Please read this Scripture passage first, before the homily.) In ancient times men more or less owned their wives. They paid a dowry, which was for all practical purposes, if not in reality, a purchase price for the bride. The … Continued
(Please read the above passage first, then the homily.) My sisters and brothers, “You are not living in the flesh, but in the Spirit.” For St Paul, here “in the flesh” means “according to our selfish human disorderedness.” What is … Continued