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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

Please read the Scripture passage before the homily. The role of judges and magistrates is like the role God has, to judge correctly and justly.  This is true in our time, and it was true many centuries ago.  It was … Continued