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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

Please read the passage before the homily. My sisters and brothers, in your families.  “I assure you that if the grain of wheat not fall to the ground and die, it remains just a grain of wheat.  But if it … Continued

Por favor, Lean este pasaje antes Hermanas y Hermanos, “Yo les aseguro que si el grano de trigo, sembrado en la tierra, no muere, queda infecundo; pero si muere, producirá mucho fruto.” No soy granero, pero yo sé que la … Continued

Please read this passage before reading this homily. Wisdom is a late book of the Bible.  It was written at a time or in a culture where good people were considered children of God.  According to the thought of the … Continued

Please read this passage before reading this homily. Does the Lord ever take a vacation?  Not as we consider vacations.  Pagan gods may be out to lunch, in meetings, on the phone, in bed, or otherwise occupied, but our God … Continued

Please read this passage before reading this homily. God is creating new heavens and a new earth.  Do you know how to create something new?  You start by destroying the old.  One strips the old paint off the wall before … Continued