Episodes
Wednesday Oct 13, 2021
Does it make you sad? Homily October 10, 2021
Wednesday Oct 13, 2021
Wednesday Oct 13, 2021
Does it make you sad when you read about the rich young man in today's Gospel (Mk 10:17-31) who does not accept Jesus' invitation to follow Him? This will reveal to us a bit of where we are with regards to our readiness to embrace our Bishop's Go Make Disciples initiative (which, by the way, is really Jesus' initiative).
Wednesday Sep 22, 2021
Afraid and Lacking Understanding - Sunday Homily, Sept. 19, 2021
Wednesday Sep 22, 2021
Wednesday Sep 22, 2021
The Apostles don't understand Jesus' proclamation of His suffering and death. They are afraid of what it might mean for them.
Homily - XXV Sunday Yr. B
Sunday Aug 29, 2021
It's What Is From Within That Defiles
Sunday Aug 29, 2021
Sunday Aug 29, 2021
Sunday Homily - August 29, 2021
22nd Sunday Ordinary Time Yr B
Tuesday Aug 24, 2021
Decision Point - Who Will You Follow?
Tuesday Aug 24, 2021
Tuesday Aug 24, 2021
Homily from August 22, 2021
21st Sunday of Ordinary Time
The conclusion of the Bread of Life discourse in John 6. The disciples of Jesus are struggling: "This saying is hard, who can accept it?" When we are struggling, how will we respond to Jesus' challenging teachings?
Monday Aug 16, 2021
Mary, Virgin and Mother - Archetype of the Perfect of Woman
Monday Aug 16, 2021
Monday Aug 16, 2021
Sunday's Homily from the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven.
Outline:
Mary as Virgin and Mother
The anti-type of the devouring mother
Our duty to protect and nourish life, especially the unborn
The Church's gratitude towards women for their witness
Wednesday Aug 11, 2021
Gift and Demand - Sunday, August 8, 2021
Wednesday Aug 11, 2021
Wednesday Aug 11, 2021
Homily from the 19th Sunday Ordinary Time Yr B (August 8, 2021)
Jesus continues to argue that He has something greater to offer than the manna that was given to Moses in the desert. The gift He offers is eternal life. Every gift comes with a demand...will we believe and conform our life to His?
Tuesday Jul 27, 2021
What We Bring Before the LORD - Little, but All
Tuesday Jul 27, 2021
Tuesday Jul 27, 2021
Sunday's Homily - July 25, 2021 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time B
John 6:1-15
The boy who presents the 5 loaves and 2 fish, which Jesus multiplied to feed the multitude is a symbol of God wanting our cooperation with His grace.
Wednesday Jul 21, 2021
The Shepherd Leads Us Out of Our Confined Spaces
Wednesday Jul 21, 2021
Wednesday Jul 21, 2021
Homily from Sunday, July 18th. 16th Sunday Ordinary Time Yr B.
Jesus is moved with pity at the crowd, for they were like sheep without a shepherd.
Tuesday Jul 13, 2021
Instructions for Missionary Discipleship
Tuesday Jul 13, 2021
Tuesday Jul 13, 2021
Homily from Sunday, July 11, 2021 15th Sunday Yr B
Jesus sends the Apostles out with specific instructions. These are meant for all who strive to be missionary disciples of Jesus.
Tuesday Jul 06, 2021
Amazed at Their Lack of Faith
Tuesday Jul 06, 2021
Tuesday Jul 06, 2021
Homily - 14th Sunday Ordinary Time Yr B
Jesus is rejected in His home town.