February 14: Joel 2:12-18

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Please read the passage before the commentary Joel sets his prophecy at a time of calamity when a scourge of locusts was devouring all vegetation.  The prophet uses this as an occasion for calling his people to plead to God … Continued

Blog 12 February 2024 James 1:1-11

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Please read this passage before reading this homily. Who is this James whose name graces this portion of the Sacred Scriptures?  The Christian Scriptures knows three people named James.  They are James, the brother of John, an apostle; James, son … Continued

El 11 de febrero 2024 (Marco 1:40-45)

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Por favor, lean este pasaje antes.  Mis hermanas y hermanos   Un leproso se acercó a Jesús.  Jesús lo tocó y inmediatamente lo limpió de la lepra.   Tocando al leproso, Jesús se hizo sucio y no podían entrar en cuidades abiertamente.  … Continued

Blog 7 February 2024 1 Kings 10:1-10

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Please read this passage before reading this homily. The Queen of Sheba visited Solomon.  She had heard of his wisdom and she had brought a wealth of goods as gifts or for commerce.  The magnificence of Solomon’s court utterly astounded … Continued

4 February 2024: Mark 1:29-39

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Please read the passage before reading the homily. My sisters and brothers, Jesus healed Peter’s mother-in-law and she “waited on them”.  It was not that Jesus wanted a housekeeper.  Rather it was like raising someone from the dead and restoring … Continued