HOMILY WEEK 33 – 04 Victorious in Christ: Memorial of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Rev 5:1-10; Ps 149; Lk 19:41-44) ****************************************** Recall your experience of winning an event of any kind and the feelings involved of being on the winning side, and the way those feelings return when we remember the event, […]

HOMILY WEEK 33 03 – Year II Jesus the Whistleblower and Servant Leader (Rev 4:1-11; Ps 150; Lk 19:11-28) ************************************************ The reality of whistleblowing is very much present in our day. Julien Assange, founder of Wikileaks, is probably the most famous whistleblower, now facing legal challenges. Some time back three women were featured on a […]

HOMILY WEEK 33 02 – Year II Faith, Repentance and Acceptance (Rev 3:1-22; Ps 15; Lk 19:1-10) ******************************************** Is your faith hot, cold or lukewarm? The readings today invite us to keep our relationship with God and Jesus fresh and strong through contemplative prayer, repentance for our sins, and learning not to judge others. In […]

HOMILY WEEK 33 01 – Year II Faith, Forgiveness and Healing: Dedication of the Basilicas of Saints Peter and Paul (Rev 1:1-2:5; Ps 1:1-6; Lk 18:35-43) *************************************************************** “Lay your hands gently upon us, let your touch render your peace! Let them bring your forgiveness and healing; lay your hands, gently lay your hands.” Those words […]

HOMILY SUNDAY 33 – B Shining Like Stars (Daniel 12:1-3; Ps 16; Hebrews 10:11-14, 18; Mk 13:24-32) ************************************************************* A particular grandmother spent a lot of time each day reading her bible. Her grandson commented to a friend she was cramming for her finals. Who was the most positive influence in your life? As we come […]

HOMILY WEEK 32 06 – Year II On Faith and Caring – Adapted from The Word Among Us: Optional Memorial of St. Margaret of Scotland (3 Jn 5-8; Ps 112; Lk 18:1-8) ***************************************************** “Will not God then secure the rights of his chosen ones who call out to him day and night?” The widow in […]

HOMILY WEEK 32 05 – Year II Walking in the Truth: Optional Memorial of St. Albert the Great (2 Jn 4-9; Ps 119; Lk 17:26-37) ********************************************** “To be close to God, be closer to people.” That quote, found in my father’s bible after he passed away, captures the message of the readings for us today […]

HOMILY WEEK 32 04 – Year II Joyful, Just, Suffering Saints (Phil 7-20; Ps 146; Lk 17:20-25) ************************************ To be with the saints above, that would be glory. To live with the saints here below, that is another story! The readings today invite us to live as joyful, just, suffering saints in the Reign of […]

HOMILY WEEK 32 03 – Year II Living Grateful, Relational Praise as Inheritors of Eternal Life (Titus 3:1-7; Ps 23; Lk 17:11-19) ************************************************ Do you have an inheritance? How do you feel about either having one, or not having one? The readings today invite us to lead lives of grateful, relational praise as inheritors of […]

HOMILY WEEK 32 02 – Year II Gracefully Responding to Grace: Memorial of St. Josaphat (Titus 2:1-8, 11-14; Ps 37; Lk 17:7-10) *************************************** “For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all.” This proclamation by St. Paul to Titus provides the context for today’s readings that are all about God’s salvation freely given […]