HOMILY WEEK 08 06 – Year I True Wisdom – Prayer, Perseverance and Gratitude: Optional Memorial of St. Pope Paul VI (Sirach 51:12-20; Ps19; Mk 11:27–33) ************************************************ “I sought wisdom openly in my prayer” (Sirach 51:13). Today’s first reading especially encourages us to pray for wisdom; to persevere in seeking wisdom, and to be grateful […]
Category: Homilies
Faith-Forgiveness
HOMILY WEEK 08 05 – Year I Forgiveness – Fruit of Faith (Sirach 44:1, 8-13; Ps 149; Mark 11:11-25) ************************************************ Why is it impossible to starve in a desert? One can always eat the sand which is under our feet! The readings today provide us with a spiritual sandwich that is all about faith and […]
Faith-Healing-St Augustine of Canterbury
HOMILY WEEK 08 04 – Year I The Healing of Bartimaeus: Faith, Healing and Following Jesus Optional Memorial of Saint Augustine of Canterbury (Sirach 42:15-25; Ps 33; Mk 10:46-52) ****************************************************** “Many sternly ordered him to be quiet, but he cried out even more loudly, ‘Son of David, have mercy on me!’” The gospel today invites […]
Faith-Sacrifice-Service-St. Philip Neri
HOMILY WEEK 08 03 – Year I Following Jesus Through Sacrifice and Service: Optional Memorial of St. Philip Neri (Sirach 36:1-22; Ps 79; Mk 10:32-45) ************************************** “Jesus and the disciples were on the road, going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was walking ahead of them.” The readings today invite us to follow Jesus through sacrifice […]
Faith-Commandments-Pope St. Gregory the Great
HOMILY WEEK 08 02 – Year I Keep My Commandments: Optional Memorial of Pope St. Gregory the Great (Sir 35:1-15; Ps 50; Mk 10:28-31) ******************************************* Yesterday’s gospel was about the attachment of the rich young man to his wealth, and the need for detachment, leaving all to follow Christ. Today the Gospel presents us with […]
Mary, Mother of the Church
HOMILY WEEK 08 01 – Year I Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church (Gen 3:9-15,20; Judith 13:18-20; Jn 19:25-27) *********************************************************** Take a moment to think of your mother. What thoughts come to mind, and what feelings flood your heart? Hopefully gratitude, warmth, tenderness, affection for her virtues, and compassion for her […]
Faith-Holy Spirit-Pentecost
HOMILY PENTECOST YEAR B Live by the Spirit in the Kingdom (Acts 2:1-11; Gal 5:16-25 (Optional); Jn 15:26-27; 16:12-15) *************************************************** Some kids were burying their pet cat that had died. One of them said that they should say a prayer first. Another said that his dad was a minister and he knew how to pray […]
Faith-Marriage Encounter-Kingdom of God
HOMILY EASTER SEASON WEEK 07 06 – Year I The Teachings of St. Paul and Marriage Encounter (Acts 28:16-20; Ps 11; Jn 21:20-25) ************************************************** At one point during a marriage encounter weekend, couples are asked to focus on their spouse’s most endearing quality. Having heard the first reading, what for you would be a most […]
Faith-Forgiveness-Discipleship
HOMILY EASTER SEASON WEEK 07 05 – Year I On Love as Faith, Forgiveness and Following (Acts 24:27, 25:13-21; Ps 103; Jn 21:15-19) ************************************************** The readings today would fit well a feast for Peter and Paul, as they feature these two pillars of the early church. The readings also invite us to deepen our faith […]
Faith-Love-Intimacy-St. Bernadine of Sienna
HOMILY EASTER SEASON WEEK 07 04 – Year I Loving Intimacy: Optional Memorial of St. Bernadine of Sienna (Acts 22:30 – 23:11; Ps 16; Jn 17:20-26) ********************************************* Are you yearning for intimacy? Believe in God’s love for you, and strive to be one with others. Most people, even if not that conscious of it, are […]
