Introduction Welcome to our Special Ash Wednesday mass. It always reminds me of the story of Lourdes and Mary’s call there for a life of penance to atone for sins and bring the world back to God. Lets pray for some such renewal in our own lives this Lent.. Homily Lourdes featured a small French … [Read more…]
Introduction “A man’s words flow out of what fills his heart”. Our scripture today asks us to speak out of a pure heart. “Do not praise a man before he has spoken” the first reading says and Christ asks us to avoid judgmental condemnation of others in speech. Let confess ways we may have misjudged … [Read more…]
Introduction Our readings this week continue the themes of the Sermon on the Mount, especially the message of non-violence and love even of one’s enemies. Lets confess any violence or hate in our lives. Homily There’s a fine scene in the film about Mahatma Ghandi. During his non-violent campaign for independence in India, a Christian … [Read more…]
Introduction Today we have the most beautiful of Christ’s sermons, the beatitudes. They are his commandments, not a list of laws, but ways to be happy and blessed children of God. Lets heed these wonderful guides and confess any ways we fail to do so.. Homily “I have a dream”, you may know the Martin … [Read more…]
Introduction A person I know says “I’m a non-believer, I don’t harm anyone, that’s enough”. But we’re here not just to avoid harm, but to do as much good as we can. We’re to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world, our Gospel says. Lets confess ways we fail Christ, … [Read more…]