(Please read this Scripture passage first, before the homily.) I just received a message with attachment from my sister. It is a picture of a church sign advertising that the “class on prophecy” had been cancelled “due to unforeseen circumstances.” … Continued
(Please read this Scripture passage first, before the homily.) Welcome to the book of Revelation, also called the Apocalypse, which means revelation. What is it? It is prophecy; it is teaching and it is encouragement. It is easier to say … Continued
(Please read the passage cited above first.) My sisters and brothers, I walk every morning in the dark, before sunrise. I walk every day much the same path. I know the trail and I do not walk as one blind. … Continued
(Por favor lean este pasaje antes) Mis hermanos y hermanas, Camino cada mañana antes del amanecer, cuando no hay la luz. Camino el mismo camino cada vez. Conozco el camino y no camino como un ciego. Aunque no hay sol, … Continued
(Please read this Scripture passage first, before the homily.) We begin a series of readings from John’s writings. From now until the Advent season, we shall hear from 2 and 3 John and the book of Revelation. I think you … Continued
(Please read this Scripture passage first, before the homily.) We have had proclaimed to us today a letter written to Titus. It is as letter to one who was to lead the Church into the second generation, the time after … Continued
(Please read this Scripture passage first, before the homily.) We celebrate today the anniversary of the dedication of the Cathedral of Rome, the mother church of the Western Church. Whenever we celebrate the dedication of a physical building called a … Continued
(Please read this Scripture passage first, before the homily.) Philippians had two citizenships and two lords and saviors, not only one of each. Philippi was a major Roman city and its citizens enjoyed Roman citizenship. The city also enjoyed the … Continued
(Please read this Scripture passage first, before the homily.) Not everything in Philippi was neat and cozy. Much as St Paul loved the people, the people did not always love one another or work together well. They needed much help. … Continued
(Please read this Scripture passage first, before the homily.) If we believe that Jesus died and rose from the dead, then we can believe in the resurrection of our dead loved ones, but if we do not believe in their … Continued