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Please read this passage before reading this homily.  Peter and John went to the temple to pray.  The early believers in Christ in Jerusalem usually did this, until the temple was destroyed in 70 CE.  For them it was normal.  … Continued

Please read this passage before reading this homily. It is the Monday after Easter.  Our reading starts on the day of Pentecost.   Were we to question which day is today, we could answer both.  Easter and Pentecost, in the thinking … Continued

Leen esta pesaje antes de la homilia Hermanas y Hermanos, ¿Los aparecieron extraño a ustedes que Pedro mirara los lienzos puestos en el suelo y el sudario, que había estado sobre la cabeza de Jesús, puesto doblado en sitio aparte? … Continued

Please read this passage before reading this homily. I encourage you to read both chapters.  I will make some comments on four points.  What happens tomorrow, the Saturday before Easter?  Ancient reflections on the death and resurrection has Jesus descending … Continued

Please read this passage before reading this homily. Not all refugees are rapists and murderers; some may be, but not all.  Not all white people in the United States are ideal citizens and some are rapist and murderers, but we … Continued

Please read the passage before the homily. My sisters and brothers, The centurion said, “Truly this man was the Son of God.”  The first words of Mark’s gospel say it is “The gospel of Jesus Christ [the Son of God]”.  … Continued

Por favor, lean este pasaje antes Hermanas y Hermanos, El oficial romano dijo, “De veras este hombre era Hijo de Dios.”  Las primeras palabras del evangelio según San Marcos son “El evangelio de Jesucristo el Hijo de Dios.”  Todo el … Continued

Please read this passage before reading this homily. You are (1) harassed by those who do not like your message and (2) you are not praising the people for all their good points.  A prophet who announces peace is only … Continued

Please read this passage before reading this homily. The ancient author made fun of the pagan overlords.  For the full effect, read the entire piece from beginning to ending.  Note the repetition when the author lists the musical instruments, the … Continued

Please read this passage before reading this homily. The shorter version omits background material such as Susanna’s family and background, the explicit details of the two judges’ plan to sexually abuse Susana.  It picks up the story from the decree … Continued