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 “our scripture today deals with conversion and then passing he faith on to others. Awed by Christ’s divine power and glory, as seen the miracle of the catch of fish, the disciples are asked to share in his mission; the healing of people in body and soul so that they can come to a … [Read more…]
Introduction Our scripture this week is about discrimination. Jeremiah faces rejection by his people but God takes his part. In the same way Christ, because he’s just the carpenter’s son, is cast out of the synagogue. Lets confess any areas of prejudice in our lives.. Homily You may know the story of Max Kolbe. Sent … [Read more…]
Introduction Our readings for this week deal with practical charity. As the first reading says, ” the Lord God is our stronghold” in this. And Christ was sent, as he says, quoting Isaiah, to bring the good news to the poor”. Lets confess ways we fail in charity.. Homily There’s a story told of a … [Read more…]
Introduction Our readings today deal with the union of the man and woman as God’s plan. The first reading compares this to God’s union with his people. And in the Gospel Christ stresses the importance of marriage by changing water into wine for relations celebrating their wedding. Lets confess ways we fail in married constancy.. … [Read more…]
Introduction As we start a new year were reminded today that our spiritual journey begins with baptism. God says of Christ at baptism, as he says of us, “This is my beloved”. Lets confess ways we fail to live our baptismal and confirmation promises to be the faithful.. Homily The gospel features Christ’s baptism in … [Read more…]
Introduction Our scripture today reminds us that we are the family of God gathered here. We have a father and mother in heaven who looks after us. Lets confess any ways we fail those loving parents.. Homily The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world; mothers are the backbone of society. A good mother, … [Read more…]
Introduction We may think of Christ as beyond things like adolescence, but remember he was fully human. Today we see the teenage Christ rebelling against his parents, staying in the Temple. Yet we also see him submitting to them and growing in age and grace. Lets confess ways we fail to love our parents as … [Read more…]