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(Please read the scripture passage before reading the homily. Luke wrote his account of the Gospel so that he could apply the words and deeds of the Lord to situations in his community.  He could readily admit that sin did … Continued

(Please read the passage cited above first.) My sisters and brothers, The letter to the Hebrews discusses the priesthood of Jesus Christ who is our high priest. Christ offered himself once for all.  He entered into the true sanctuary and … Continued

(Por favor lean este pasaje antes) La carta a los hebreos discute el sacerdocio de Jesucristo, nuestro sumo sacerdote. Cristo se ofreció una vez y para siempre.  Entró en el santuario verdadero y no tuvo que ofrecerse una y otra … Continued

(Please read the Scripture passage before reading the homily.) Consider well what you are doing.  If you are a candidate for public office, can you defeat your opponent?  If you have a business, can you pay for the special equipment … Continued

(Please read the Scripture passage before reading the homily.) The name of the religion the Muslims practice is called Islam.  The name means submission, which gives peace.  The summary of the eight Beatitudes is submission.  I think that most other … Continued

(Please read the Scripture passage before reading the homily.) On Monday we had a passage from Luke’s gospel account about healing a woman.  Today we have one about a cure of a man.  Luke likes to put opposites together.  The … Continued

(Please read the Scripture passage before reading the homily.) Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem.  I can imagine that the main streets in and out of the city probably had huge gates.  Perhaps there were other smaller ones, ones … Continued

(Please read the Scripture passage before reading the homily.) A woman came.  It was a Sabbath.  She was mightily crippled.  She could not stand up straight. Jesus came.  It was a Sabbath.  He was mighty in word and deed.  He … Continued

(Please read the Scripture passage before reading the homily.) We have a grammar lesson today.  “If the master had known when the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into.”  What is the grammar here?  … Continued

(Please read the Scripture passage before reading the homily.) We start off with a quiz today: where in the Bible are sheep and wolves mentioned together?  I am thinking of two passages from the prophet Isaiah (11:6 and 65:25): “The … Continued