Synopsis of O.T. 34 Christ the King Sunday Homily Introduction: It was Pope Pius XI who brought the Feast of Christ the King into the liturgy in 1925 to bring Christ, his rule and Christian values back into lives of Christians, into society and into politics. The Feast was also a reminder to the totalitarian governments… Continue reading »
One-page synopsis: All Souls’ Day (November 2,) Homily: All Souls’ Day is a day specially set apart that we may remember and pray for our dear ones who have gone for their eternal reward and who are currently in a state of ongoing purification.
NOVEMBER 1, 2017 ALL SAINTS DAY (L-17) One-page synopsis: The feast and its objectives: All baptized Christians who have died and are now with God in glory are considered saints. All Saints Day is intended to honor the memory of countless unknown and uncanonized saints who have no feast days. Today we thank God for… Continue reading »
AUG 15: ONE-PAGE SYNOPSIS: ASSUMPTION DAY HOMILY (L/17) We honor Mary, venerate her, express our love for her and never worship her. Why do we honor Mary: 1) Mary herself gives the most important reason in her Magnificat: “All generations (ages) will call me blessed because the Mighty One has done great things for me” a)… Continue reading »
Synopsis: The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ [A] Importance: 1) The Holy Eucharist as our spiritual Food and Drink on Holy Thursday and Jesus’ mother Mary as our mother on Good Friday are the two last precious gifts given to us by Jesus. 2) Corpus Christi is the celebration of the abiding presence… Continue reading »
SYNOPSIS: Feast the HOLY TRINITY [A] Jn 3:16-18 L/17 Introduction: The mystery of the most Holy Trinity is a basic doctrine of Faith in Christianity, understandable not with our heads but with our hearts. It teaches us that there are three distinct Persons in one God, sharing the same Divine Nature, co-equal and co-eternal. Our… Continue reading »
Synopsis: Pentecost [A] Homily John 20:19-23) L/17 Pentecost literally means 50th. It is a feast celebrated on the 50th day after the Passover feast by the Jews and a feast celebrated on the 50th day after the feast of the Resurrection of Jesus by the Christians. The Jewish Pentecost was originally a post-harvest thanksgiving feast. … Continue reading »
SYNOPSIS OF THE HOMILY ON THE ASCENSION OF OUR LORD (Mt 28: 16-20) Introduction: Today’s readings describe the Ascension of the Lord Jesus into his Heavenly glory after promising his disciples the Holy Spirit as their source of Heavenly power, and after commanding them to bear witness to him by their lives and by preaching… Continue reading »
Synopsis of Epiphany of the Lord Mt 2:112 (L-17) Introduction: The Greek word Epiphany ((επιφάνεια), means appearance or manifestation. Multiple revelations of Jesus as God are celebrated in the Feast of the Epiphany. First, the angels revealed Jesus to the shepherds. In the Western Church, the Feast of the Epiphany celebrates Jesus’ first appearance to the Gentiles, represented by the Magi, while… Continue reading »