Synopsis: OT XXI [A] Sunday (Matthew 16: 13-20 (L-17) Introduction: We might call this Sunday “Power Sunday” because the main theme of all three readings is that God is the Source of all authority. God shares His authority with elected civil rulers to serve the people and with the Pope and the other Church leaders… Continue reading »
Synopsis: OT XX [A] Sunday homily on Mt 15: 21-28 (L/17) Introduction: All three readings today speak of the expansive and universal nature of the “Kingdom of God,” in contrast with the theory that salvation was offered first to the Jews and only then to the rest of the world. Although God set the Hebrew people apart… 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 of OT XIX Sunday Homily on Mt 14: 22-33 (L-17) Introduction: The readings for this week speak of God’s saving presence among His people and the need for trusting Faith in our loving and providing God Who always keeps us company, and the need of prayer in storms of life. Scripture lessons: The first reading tells us of how… Continue reading »
Introduction: The common theme of today’s readings is the metamorphosis or transformation of Christ by the empowering of God the Father Who sent His Son as our Savior and Redeemer. Today’s Gospel describing Christ’s Transfiguration challenges us to revitalize our Faith as true disciples of Christ, just as the passages from Daniel and II Peter… Continue reading »
Synopsis of O.T. XVII Introduction: Today’s readings teach us that accepting Jesus as our God and Savior and sacrificing everything in life to do the will of God are equivalent to discovering and possessing the most valuable treasure or the pearl of great price. In other words, keeping a personal relationship with Christ and sharing… Continue reading »
OT XVI Sunday: Mt 13:24-43 Introduction: Today’s readings tell us about a very patient and compassionate God Who is hopeful that the so-called “weeds” among us will be converted. They warn us that we should not be in a hurry to eliminate such elements from the Church or society or the family based on unwarranted… Continue reading »
Synopsis of OT XV [A] Homily on Matt 13:1-9 for a 1 minute homily (L/17) Introduction: Today’s readings are about the transforming power of the word of God when read, preached and lived. They also warn us not New Balance 1600v2 Mens to be disappointed at the absence of immediate results. We must take a… Continue reading »
Introduction: During the U. S. Independence Day celebrations, you probably heard all or part of Emma Lazarus’ poem inscribed on the base of the Statue of Liberty: “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free…. Send these, the homeless tempest-tossed to me.” Today’s readings, especially the Gospel, give the same message in a… Continue reading »
1-page synopsis of O. T. XIII Homily for a 10 minutes homily Introduction: The common theme of today’s readings is the work God gives us to do as the followers of Jesus: to love God and our brothers and sisters through hospitality, generosity, commitment and charity. The readings also remind us of the sacrifice demanded… Continue reading »