15 June: Homily based on 1 Kings 21:1-16
(Please read this Scripture passage first, before the homily.) King David wanted to build a temple to the Lord God. He went to Arauna the Jebusite who owned a threshing floor where David wanted to build. He asked Arauna to … Continued
Homily: 14 June 2020 1 Corinthians 10:16-17
Please read the passage first. I like family meals. Each member serves herself or himself from the same platters and bowls. Those who share the same food likewise share the same life. Those who eat the same food make up … Continued
el 14 de junio: 1 corintios 10,16-17
Por favor, lean esta lectura antes. Mis hermanos y hermanas, A mí, me gusta comer en las mesas familiares. Cada miembro se sirve y come de la misma fuente y mismo bol. Los que compartimos la misma comida compartimos también … Continued
12 June: Homily on 1 Kings 19:9a,11-16
(Please read this Scripture passage first, before the homily.) “What are you doing here? I told you to stand on the mountain before me, and you have taken shelter in the cave and crawled on the ground!” This is God … Continued
10 June: Homily on 1 Kings 18:20-39
(Please read this Scripture passage first, before the homily.) You have already met Elijah. At times he felt very much alone. He lived in a culture that thought of Baal as God, not the One God of Abraham. Baal was … Continued
8 June: Homily based on 1 Kings 17:1-6
(Please read this Scripture passage first, before the homily.) I should like to introduce you to Elijah. He comes from Tishbe in Gilead. His name means God is my Lord. He claims authority over the weather. He claims to speak … Continued
Homily for 7 June 2020 Holy Trinity 2 Corinthians 13:11-14
Please read the Scripture passage first Today I greet you with the words of St Paul that “the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the communion of then Holy Spirit be with you.” I must, … Continued
el 7 de junio: Homilia sobre 2 corinthios 13,11-14
Por favor primero lean este pasaje. Mis hermanos y hermanas, Hoy, les saludo a ustedes con las palabras de San Pablo que “la gracia de nuestro Señor Jesucristo, el amor del Padre y la comunión del Espíritu Santo estén siempre … Continued
5 June: Homily based on 2 Timothy 3:10-17
(Please read the Scripture passage first, before the homily.) I have a quiz for you today. What well-known person was born in Lystra? [A brief pause will allow you to take the quiz.] If you answered Timothy, you answered correctly. … Continued