20 November 2024; Revelation 4:1-11
Please read the passage before reading the commentary. Are there dogs and other pets in heaven? Perhaps we should withhold judgment on the question until we consider that around God’s throne in heaven are living creatures that resemble a lion, … Continued
18 November 2024; Revelation 1:1-4; 2:1-5
We begin a series of readings from the Book of Revelation. It is also known as the Apocalypse. Apocalypse is about decision, about the endtimes, about choice. If real life is like running for office, apocalypse is about voting: we … Continued
17 November 2024 Mark 13: 24-32
Please read the passage before the homily. Our reading is from a part of Mark’s gospel that we can call apocalyptic. The description of events is final, strong, and violent. The Judgment is black or white, with nothing in between. … Continued
El 17 de noviembre 2024 Marcos 13, 24-32
Por favor, lean este pasaje antes de la homilía. Hermanas y Hermanos, Nuestra lectura de hoy es de una parte del evangelio según San Marcos que podemos llamar apocalíptica. Su descripción de los hechos es definitiva, fuerte, y violenta. El … Continued
15 November 2024; 2 John 4-9
Please read the passage before reading the commentary. John writes to a Christian community, a Church, whom he calls, Chosen Lady. There are problems in the community. John is happy that some are walking in the truth, even though not … Continued
13 November 2024; Titus 3:1-7
Please read the passage before reading the commentary. In the aftermath of the national elections this fall, St Paul has much to offer us in this letter to Titus. We do need to be under control, obedient, and peaceful. This … Continued
11 November 2024: Titus 1:1-9
Please read the passage before reading the commentary. The letter to Titus is one of the later books of the Bible. It mentions presbyters and bishops. The Church is moving into a more organized structure. The age of the apostles … Continued
10 November 2024 Mark 12: 38-44
Please read the passage before the homily. Who is the widow, the one who put in all she had to live on? Would it not be interesting to be able to name such a generous person? We do know someone … Continued
El 10 de noviembre 2024 Marcos 12, 38-44
Por favor, lean este pasaje antes de la homilía. Hermanas y Hermanos, ¿Quién es la viuda, la que ha echado todo lo que tenía para vivir? ¿Resulta interesante saber el nombre de la persona tan generosa? Sabemos este nombre de … Continued
8 November 2024 Philippians 3:17-4:1
Please read the passage before reading the commentary. Our citizenship is in heaven. Paul reminds all the Philippians and us that we should behave the way all the citizens of heaven ought to behave. Parents expect their children to live … Continued