Homily: 24 August 2022: Revelation 21:9b-14
Please read the Scripture passage before the homily. “Come and see” is one way to introduce someone to important people. Once upon a time, Philip introduced Nathanael to Jesus by saying, “Come and see”. In the book of Revelation, the … Continued
Homily: 22 August 2022: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5,11-12
Please read the Scripture passage before the homily. This is the first written document of the New Testament. In many of his writings, St Paul had to defend his authority as an apostle because some people were asserting that Paul … Continued
Homily: 21 August 2022: Hebrews 12:5-7,11-13
Please read this passage before reading the homily. “Don’t reject the corrections the Lord gives and be not discouraged when the Lord reproaches you.” One of my friends had Covid-19. I could not tell him why the Lord allowed this. … Continued
El 21 de agosto 2022 (hebreos 12,5-7,11-13)
Por favor, lean este pasaje antes. Mis hermanas y hermanos, “No deprecies la corrección del Señor, ni te desanimes cuando te reprenda.” Uno de mis amigos tenia el COVID. No podía enseñar que lo es la corrección del Señor, porque … Continued
Homily: 19 August 2022: Ezekiel 37:1-14
ease read the Scripture passage before the homily.) My brother is buried in the National Cemetery in Dayton. So is the father of Paul Lawrence Dunbar, Dayton’s poet laureate. Many others lie in that cemetery. Can these bones rise? We … Continued
Homily: 17 August 2022: Ezekiel 34:1-11
Please read the Scripture passage before the homily.) The Lord has some dire words for shepherds in this reading. The words could also apply to farmers in general. Many years ago, I went to my first 4-H auction at a … Continued
Homily: 15 August 2022: 1 Corinthians 15:20-27
Please read the Scripture passage before the homily.) What are some of the ramifications of Christ’s rising from the dead? St Paul calls Christ the firstborn of the dead. Being the firstborn does not make Christ the only one who … Continued
Homily: 14 August 2022: Hebrews 12:1-4
Please read the passage above before reading the commentary. I enjoy watching Cross Country meets. The fans, the families and the spectators cheer on the runners. They cheer the leaders for their victories. They likewise cheer those who come in … Continued
El 14 de agosto 2022 (hebreos 12,1-4)
Por favor, lean este pasaje antes. Me gusta ver a los corredores del cross-country. Sus entusiastas, sus familias, y sus espectadores animan a los corredores. Animan a los líderes por sus victorias y animan también a los últimos por su … Continued
Homily: 12 August 2022: Ezekiel16:59-63 (cf. also 16:1-15)
Please read the Scripture passage before the homily.) The whole of this chapter concerns the Lord’s marriage to Israel. With many descriptive ways, Ezekiel shows how the people have been unfaithful to their spouse, God. God is innocent of causing … Continued