HOMILY SYNOPSIS: EASTER II (DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY) L/17 Introduction: The readings for this Sunday are about God’s mercy, the necessity for trusting Faith and the need for the forgiveness of sins. Theopening prayer addresses the Father as “God of everlasting Mercy.” In the Responsorial Psalm (Ps 118), we repeat several times, “His mercy endures forever!” God… Continue reading »
Easter Sunday Homily (on John 20:1-9) L-17 Introduction: Significance of Easter: Easter is the greatest and the most important feast in the Church for three reasons: 1) The Resurrection of Christ is the basis of our Christian Faith. It is the greatest of the miracles, for it proves that Jesus is God. That is why St…. Continue reading »
Good Friday message of the cross L
WHY JESUS DIED ON THE CROSS? The passion of the Christ: On April 12th, 2004 the cover of TIME magazine asked (,9171,993793,00.html), “Why Did Jesus Have to Die?” TIME put this question in the spotlight partly because it was the beginning of Holy Week and the time of the year when Christians throughout the Western… Continue reading »
Homily Synopsis: Holy Thursday evening Mass L/17 Introduction: On Holy Thursday, we celebrate three anniversaries: 1) the anniversary of the first Holy Mass, 2) the anniversary of the institution of ministerial priesthood in order to perpetuate the Holy Mass, convey God’s forgiveness to repentant sinners and preach the Good News of salvation, 3) the anniversary… Continue reading »
Synopsis of Palm Sunday Homily on Mt: 21: 1-11
Synopsis of Lent V [A] Homily on John 11:1-45 (L/17) Introduction: Death with hope in resurrection, is the central theme of the Scripture readings for the Fifth Sunday of Lent. Scripture lessons: Reporting his vision in the first reading, Ezekiel bears witness to the reanimation of the dead Israel in preparation for her return to the Promised… Continue reading »
Synopsis of Lent IV Sunday [A] Homily on Jn 9:1-41 (L/17) Introduction: The fourth Sunday of Lent is known as “Laetare (Rejoice) Sunday,” expressing the Church’s joy in anticipation of the Resurrection of our Lord. Today’s readings both remind us that it is God who gives us proper vision in body as well as in… Continue reading »
Synopsis: Lent III [A] Sunday Homily on Jn 4:5-42 (L/17) Introduction: Today’s readings are centered on Baptism and new life. Living water represents God’s Spirit Who comes to us in Baptism, penetrating every aspect of our lives and quenching our spiritual thirst. The Holy Spirit of God, the Word of God and the Sacraments of… Continue reading »
Introduction: The common theme of today’s readings is metamorphosis or transformation. The readings invite us to work with the assistance of the Holy Spirit to transform our lives by renewing them during Lent, and to radiate the glory and grace of the transfigured Lord which we have received to all around us by our Spirit-filled… Continue reading »