Please read this passage before reading this homily. We have little idea of distance in the Bible. I live near Dayton, Ohio, and I recently travelled to Niagara Falls in Ontario, a distance of about 450 miles, less than a … Continued
Please read the passage before the homily. The Lord Jesus ascended in heaven. This is a necessary step in the complete glorification of Jesus. This is part of the paschal mystery. Jesus died. Jesus was buried. Jesus rose from the … Continued
Por favor, lean este pasaje antes de la homilía. Hermanas y Hermanos, El Señor Jesús ascendió a los cielos. Este es un paso necesario de la glorificación completa de Jesús. Esto es parte del misterio pascal. Jesús murió; Jesús resucito; … Continued
Please read this passage before reading this homily. Paul was in Corinth in the years 50-52. We know this because archaeologist have found an inscription with Gallio’s name on it which is dated by outside, non-biblical, sources. Archaeology and the … Continued
Please read this passage before reading this homily. Today’s gives us a practical guide for explaining our Christian faith. Paul found many good things to say about the pagans in Athens. He saw them as very religious and very respectful … Continued
Please read this passage before reading this homily. “We set sail from Troas.” Troas is the dividing line between the continents of Asia and Europe. It is the meeting place of the largest continent with the second smallest (the smallest … Continued
Please read the passage before the homily.“As the Father loves me, so also I love you.” Moms and Dads, except, perhaps, in very rare instances, will always love their children. It is normal for parents to love their children, no … Continued
Por favor, lean este pasaje antes de la homilía. Hermanas y Hermanos, “Como el Padre me ama, así los amo yo.” Las madres y los padres, excepto en casos muy raros, siempre amarán a sus hijos. Es normal que los … Continued
Please read this passage before reading this homily. We take a break from the Acts of the Apostles and look at what Paul preached when he went among the pagans. Of first importance he preached the death and burial of … Continued
Please read this passage before reading this homily. In chapter 10, Luke told us how Peter had gone to the home of a pagan centurion and baptized him and his household. At that time, the believers in Jesus in Jerusalem … Continued