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Please read the Scripture passage before the homily. It is Easter Sunday.  Cleopas and another disciple, perhaps his wife, according to John 19:25, are leaving Jerusalem.  Luke describes them as grieving at the death of Jesus and disillusioned at this … Continued

Please read the Scripture passage before the homily. We have a conspiracy theory.  The story is that Jesus’ disciples came by night while the guards were sleeping and stole the body of Jesus from the tomb.  The competing theory is … Continued

Please read this passage before reading the homily. My sisters and brothers, This is the first day of the week.  It is a day of life.  It harkens back to another first day, the mythical and mysterious first day of … Continued

Por favor, lean este pasaje antes.  Mis hermanas y hermanos Este es el primer día de la semana.  Es el día para la vida.  Este día recuerda al otro primer día, el místico y misterioso primer día de la creación … Continued

Please read the Scripture passage before the homily. How strong is the blood of Christ; what power does it have?  Let’s look at his example, recall an earlier example and hear from earlier  writings of Scripture. Moses said, “Kill the … Continued

Please read the Scripture passage before the homily. This is the Wednesday before Easter, and we are reflecting on Judas, the apostle who betrayed Jesus.  Judas is a variation of the name Judah or Jude.  It is the name of … Continued

Please read the Scripture passage before the homily. This is the Wednesday before Easter, and we are reflecting on Judas, the apostle who betrayed Jesus.  Judas is a variation of the name Judah or Jude.  It is the name of … Continued

Please read the Scripture passage before the homily. On April 4, 1974, a huge tornado struck Xenia, Ohio.  For many weekends, it was hard to clean up because many sightseers would drive through town looking at the destruction.  Jesus raised … Continued

Please read this passage before reading the homily. My sisters and brothers, “Let him be crucified!”  We have heard these words, and perhaps got to say them in a dramatic way today. Who killed Jesus?  Roman soldiers did the execution, … Continued

Por favor, lean este pasaje antes.  Mis hermanas y hermanos “Crucifícalo!”  Hemos oído esta palabra y tal vez la dijéramos hoy dramáticamente. ¿Qué asesinaron a Jesús?  Los soldados romanos lo ejecutaron y, entonces, lo mataron.  En otra manera Jesús mismo … Continued