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                           (Please read the scripture passage before reading the homily.) I spent twelve years in ministry in Versailles, Ohio, home of the Versailles High School Tigers.  This year they are in the State finals in football.  Before every football game, … Continued

(Please read the passage cited above first.) My sisters and brothers, Today we celebrate the First Sunday of Advent.  All the comings that we experience prepare and promise the last and majestic coming of our Lord Jesus Christ when he … Continued

(por favor lean este pasaje antes) Mis hermanos y mis hermanas, Hoy celebramos el primer domingo de Adviento.  Todas las venidas que experimentamos nos van preparando y prometiendo la llegada majestuosa y última de nuestro Señor Jesucristo cuando llegue otra … Continued

                           (Please read the scripture passage before reading the homily.) Would it not be nice if the risen Lord would speak directly to us?  We have asked, “Why am I here?  What good have I done?   Why does it all … Continued

(Please read the scripture passage before reading the homily.) Two small coins are worth more than twenty dollars.  Suppose I drive up in my electric car to the sound of trumpets and make my donation of fifty dollars.  Further suppose … Continued

(Please read the passage cited above first.) My sisters and brothers, The book of Revelation gives us a picture of Jesus Christ our high priest.  We celebrate the feast of Christ the King, the King of the Universe.  Jesus Christ … Continued

(Por favor lean este pasaje antes) Mis hermanos y mis hermanas, Hoy celebramos la solemnidad de Jesucristo, Rey del universo.  Jesucristo es uno de nosotros por su naturaleza humana.  El hombre Jesucristo, que es Dios con una naturaleza humana, padeció … Continued

(Please read the scripture passage before reading the homily.) Forty days after the birth of Jesus, his parents brought him to the Temple.  Luke described the event as Jesus entering his Temple to take possession of it for the glory … Continued

(Please read the scripture passage before reading the homily.) Herod the great had a reputation.  He had wealth enough to brag about cold coins being a “little amount”, like pocket change.  He was the kind to favor those who could … Continued

(Please read the scripture passage before reading the homily.) On his way to Jerusalem, Jesus passed through Jericho.  He met a blind man begging.  The blind man called Jesus the Son of David.  Jesus healed him and the one healed … Continued