Introduction Hospitality, a universally celebrated virtue, is very Christian. Christ says in our gospel that even a cup of cold water given in his name will not lose its reward. The Irish are famous for their open houses and Christian hearts. Behind today’s bolted doors, lets confess any failure in openheartedness.. Homily There’s a wonderful … [Read more…]
Introduction The cross is our faith. Christ is king on Calvary. His victory over evil on our behalf redeems all suffering. When God raised Jesus he raised us to glory too. Let’s be faithful through life’s sufferings, and confess if we fail to carry our cross with Him.. Homily Do you remember the old stations … [Read more…]
Introduction Jesus was given all authority in heaven and on earth when God raised him up. Before his ascension He passed that authority to the church; “whatever you bind on earth shall be considered bound in heaven”. He gave the keys of the kingdom to Peter the first Pope. Lets confess any ways we disrespect … [Read more…]
Introduction They say if you put a number of people of people in a room before long they’ll form into conflicting groups. Tribal division is deeply rooted in us and, despite the veneer of progress, its as prevalent today. Christ asks us to try to redeem that, by being peacemakers and loving our enemies. In … [Read more…]
Introduction The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary body and soul into heaven, was the only doctrine of the church proclaimed not by churchmen but the unanimous voice of the faithful, vox populi. For its so important; confirming Christ’s resurrection and prefiguring our resurrection body and soul on the last day. So lets confess any … [Read more…]
Introduction Trust in God is the essence of faith. Christ says in our gospel “do not be afraid, I am with you”. It was also the motto of John Paul II and look where it led him. Lets confess any ways we may have failed to trust in Our Lord.. Homily “I feel just awful, … [Read more…]
Introduction Today Christ feeds the crowd in the wilderness. He still feeds us with the Eucharist in wilderness of today. Lets confess any ways we’ve failed to appreciate our communion with Him here.. Homily Once at Easter I asked an adult about to be baptized what becoming a Christian meant. “Really receiving the body of … [Read more…]
Introduction Today Christ tells us the importance of both keeping the faith, the pearl of great price, and spreading it others. We are to be his missionaries to save a needy world in body and soul. Lets confess any ways we fail in living faith as gentle love. Homily I never tire repeating the story … [Read more…]
Introduction Faith is a wonderful thing, it can move mountains. That’s the message of scripture; Christ compares it to tiny mustard seed that becomes a great tree nurturing life of every kind. Lets appreciate our faith and confess any neglect in its practice.. Homily There’s a fine scene in Star Wars. Luke, training as a … [Read more…]
Introduction Today we have the beautiful parable of the sower. Lets pray that the seed of God’s word that is sown among us, as we listen devoutly to our readings, may bear fruit in abundance in our lives. And lets confess any ways we neglect the scriptures.. Homily Today’s parable reminds me of sowing potatoes … [Read more…]