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Please read the Scripture passage before the homily. An old saying says that translators are traitors.  An old comic routine has the visitor talking with the native through an interpreter.  The native gives a five-minute answer to a question, and … Continued

Please read this passage before reading the homily. My sisters and brothers, Jesus came towards the disciples walking upon the sea.  They thought it was a ghost.  Jesus called back to them and said, “It is I! Do not be … Continued

Por favor, lean este pasaje antes.  Mis hermanas y hermanos, Jesús fue hacia sus discípulos caminando sobre el agua.  Ellos decían que Jesús era un fantasma.  Jesús los contestaba, diciendo, “Soy yo, no teman.” Cuando Dios se revela a Moisés … Continued

Please read the Scripture passage before the homily. A common sight in ancient Israel was a Jewish person crucified by Roman authorities.   The average person recognized the pain and shame of crucifixion.  Crucifixion was no ordinary execution, but a  very … Continued

Please read the Scripture passage before the homily. If Herod should invite you to dinner, be careful: he may behead you.  If Christ should invite you, go because he will feed you with life-giving food.  Consider the lack of elegance … Continued

Please read this passage before reading the homily. My sisters and brothers, Today’s episode starts out with the words, “Six days later”, Jesus took with him Peter, James and John, and led them up a high mountain and was transfigured … Continued

Por favor, lean este pasaje antes.  Mis hermanas y hermanos, “Seis días después, Jesús tomó consigo a Pedro, a Santiago y a Juan y subió a un monte alto y se transfiguró en su presencia.”  En el libro de Genesis, … Continued

Please read the Scripture passage before the homily. What is the kingdom of heaven?  Is it something worthwhile?  What value does it have?  Jesus uses the images of buried treasure and a valuable pearl to describe the kingdom. The kingdom … Continued

Please read the Scripture passage before the homily. We spend much time waiting.  We long for summer in December and we long for winter in July.  Farmers plant seeds and wait. Women get pregnant and wait. The kingdom of heaven … Continued

Please read this passage before reading the homily. My sisters and brothers, My Dad found his treasure on the Great Lakes and in Ohio he found his children and wife.  I likewise have found my treasure after the example of … Continued