Blog 24 May: James 5:9-12

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Please read this passage before reading this homily.  Do you know that if you have to confirm your statements by an oath, you are outside your community because you do not trust the community or the community does not trust … Continued

Blog 22 May: James 4:13-17

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Please read this passage before reading this homily.  James was like the stern prophets of old.  He takes the rich to task.  He seemed to be talking o the millionaires and the rich nations of the world who care only … Continued

19 May 2024 John 20:19-23

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Please read the passage before the homily.  It is Easter, the last day of the Easter season, but it is a return to the first Sunday of Easter with the story of the Easter appearance of Jesus to the disciples … Continued

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Please read this passage before reading this homily.  Paul arrived in Jerusalem.  He was arrested there and tried in a Jewish court.  Then we was held under Roman custody.  He was led, as Luke had said in the Gospel (21:12) … Continued

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Please read this passage before reading this homily.  Paul arrived in Jerusalem.  He was arrested there and tried in a Jewish court.  Then we was held under Roman custody.  He was led, as Luke had said in the Gospel (21:12) … Continued

Blog 15 May: Acts 20:28-38

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Please read this passage before reading this homily.  In Paul’s third missionary journey (Acts 18:58-20:38), Paul revisited the many places where he had preached the gospel.  He is on his way to Jerusalem, and he is eager to get there.  … Continued

Blog 13 May: Acts 19:1-8

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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

12 May 2024 Mark 16:15-20

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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