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EASTER II DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY HOMILY

By   March 23, 2016

EASTER II  DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY HOMILY Introduction: The readings for this Sunday are about God’s mercy, the necessity for trusting faith and the need for the forgiveness of sins.  The opening prayer addresses the Father as “God of everlasting Mercy.”  In the Responsorial Psalm we repeat several times, “His mercy endures forever!” (Ps 118).  God revealed… Continue reading »

Holy Thursday evening Mass

By   March 18, 2016

Holy Thursday evening Mass 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, to convey God’s forgiveness to repentant sinners and to preach the Good News of salvation, 3) the anniversary of… Continue reading »

Lent IV C Lk15:1-3,11-32

By   February 23, 2016

Synopsis: Lent IV C (March 6) on 17-21; Lk15:1-3,11-32 (L/16) Introduction:  Traditionally, the Fourth Sunday of Lent is called Laetare Sunday (Rejoice Sunday). Anticipating Easter joy, today’s readings invite us to rejoice by being reconciled with God through repentance and the confession of our sins and by celebrating our coming home to be with our… Continue reading »

Lent III Sunday (C) Luke 13: 1-9

By   February 22, 2016

Synopsis: Lent III Sunday (Feb 28) Homily on Luke 13: 1-9 (L/16) Introduction: All three of today’s readings speak of God’s mercy and compassion in disciplining His children by occasional punishment and giving them a second chance in spite of their repeated sins.  Although God’s love for us is constant and consistent, He will not save us without… Continue reading »

Lent II [C] Sunday Luke 9:28b-36

By   February 10, 2016

Synopsis: Lent II [C] Sunday (Feb 21) Homily on Luke 9:28b-36 (L/16) Introduction: The common theme of today’s readings is metamorphosis or transformation.  The readings invite us to work with the Holy Spirit to transform our lives by renewing them during Lent so that they may radiate the glory and grace of the transfigured Lord… Continue reading »

Sunday V [C] – Luke 5:1-11

By   January 31, 2016

Nike Roshe One Slip On – Mens Synopsis of O.T. V [C] (Feb 7, 2016) Homily on Luke 5:1-11 (L/16) Introduction: The central theme of today’s readings is God’s call to a person, and the positive response to this call which leads the person to discipleship. As in our own lives, that call has three… Continue reading »