Made Known

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 Homily - August 29, 2021

22nd Sunday Ordinary Time Yr B

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?

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

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?

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.

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.  

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.

Homily - 14th Sunday Ordinary Time Yr B

 

Jesus is rejected in His home town.

Jesus raised a girl from the dead.  What is He up to now?