Homily for the Annunciation of the Lord. Mary responds to the angel Gabriel, saying, “I’m your servant. I’ll do whatever you want. Sure. If that’s what you want, let it be done according to your word.” Mary is like us;
Homily on the fifth Wednesday of Lent. In the book of the Prophet Daniel (Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95), the Jewish ancestors Shadrach, Meshack, and Abednego, are recalled to provide consolation. The passage from Hebrews 12:1-2 serves as a reminder that
Homily on the Wednesday of Holy Week.Judas betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver. The betrayal and persecution of the early Christian church continued, and Christians had to vouch for the sincerity of others wanting to grow in their
Homily on Holy Thursday. Jesus demonstrated love by washing the disciples’ feet. He loved them until the end. Life is complicated, but love can guide you through uncertainty and anxiety. Choose love; it’s simple. Gospel John 13:1-15
Homily for the second Wednesday of Easter.God so loved the world that he sent his only Son, not to condemn but to save us. Jesus came to bring light to every corner of your life if you’ll just receive him. Gospel
Homily for the sixth Wednesday of Easter. Learning often builds on previous knowledge. We can transcend our current state and integrate our new understanding. In Acts of the Apostles, St. Paul, motivated by the love of God, no longer feels
Homily for the thirteenth Wednesday of Ordinary Times. When we pray the Our Father, we say “Thy kingdom come, thy will be done.” If you want to live in a world without a domination system, we already see the pattern
Homily for the fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Times.Jesus says, “Come to me, all of you who find life burdensome, and I will give you rest.” Before we take up our work and wear ourselves out, what if we got in
Homily for the fourteenth Thursday of Ordinary Times. Around 1800, John Chapman left Massachusetts and traveled west towards Illinois, planting apple seeds along the way. He believed that even if he never saw the apple trees grow or bear fruit,
Homily for the fifteenth Thursday of Ordinary Times. Jesus says, “Come to me, all you who are weary and find life burdensome, and I will give you rest.” Jesus desires to be by our side, not only to accomplish the