Introduction: In our gospel Christ drives out traders who were ripping off poor Temple devotees. Like the present cult of economics, the concern of the Pharisees was with their Temple business. Christ, opposing corruption there, had to be silenced, despite God’s command: “thou shall not kill”. Greed can be as ruthless among us today. Lets … [Read more…]
Introduction: This weekend we celebrate the great and joyful feast of St.Patrick, our national patron. He was and is still a great light of faith to us and the world. Lets confess any ways we fail in following him in faith and love and goodness.. Homily Why is St.Patrick our national icon. Maybe because down … [Read more…]
Introduction Scripture today features the infinite value of living life for God through every trial. Abraham, leaves all to serve God and becomes father of the faith. And Paul tells us to “bear every hardship for the sake of the good news”. Christ came down from the mountain to face the cross that saved the … [Read more…]
Introduction: This Sunday features Christ’s desert temptations. There Satan wanted him to serve his own wealth and power rather than God and others even unto the cross. Its the temptation we all face and one the church has failed over and over in its history. Lets fortify ourselves against it by Lenten practice and confession.. … [Read more…]