9 November: 1 Corinthians 3:9c-11,16-17: Homily
(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
6 November: Philippians 3:17-4:1: Homily
(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
4 November: Philippians 2:12-18: Homily
(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
2 November: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18: Homily
(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
Homily: The Solemnity of All Saints, Nov. 1, 2020: 1 John 3:1-3
(Please read the passage cited above first.) My sisters and brothers, Last Sunday my family and I had a family reunion, virtually. My nephew, whom we had discovered a year ago, “came”. He is the son of my older brother, … Continued
El 01 de noviembre: la solemnidad de todos los santos: 1 Juan 3,1-3: Homilía)
(Por favor lean este pasaje antes) Mis hermanos y hermanas, El domingo pasado mi familia tuvo una reunión virtual. Mi sobrino, al que descubrimos hace un año asistió. Él es hijo de mi hermano. A mi sobrino, al nacer, su … Continued
30 October: Philippians 1:1-11: Homily
(Please read this Scripture passage first, before the homily.) I think St Paul really liked the people of Philippi. Did you hear him thanking God for the Philippians? Did you hear how he held them in his heart? Paul recognized … Continued
28 October: Ephesians 2:19-22: Homily
(Please read this Scripture passage first, before the homily.) We celebrate the feast of the Apostles Simon and Jude. Our reading come from the letter to the Ephesians. This letter was written to second-generation Christians. They were experiencing alienation because … Continued
26 October: Ephesians 4:32-5:8: Homily
(Please read this Scripture passage first, before the homily.) I look at a picture of myself at my age and I see my Dad when he was this age. I fancy myself as following in his footsteps, which is probably … Continued
Homily: Oct. 25, 2020: 30th Sunday: Thessalonians 1:5c-10 (Candidate Endorsement)
(Please read the passage cited above first.) My sisters and brothers, I want to speak to you today about my favorite candidate for President. This candidate all the people of Thessalonica have nominated and support. The whole region of Macedonia … Continued