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 EASTER VII SUNDAY (Jn 17:1-11a) L/17 Introduction: Our central challenge from the Holy Spirit in today’s readings is, with His grace, to rejoice in our suffering for the Faith because the more we suffer the more we are identified with Jesus who has liberated us from the bondage of sin by his suffering… 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: Easter VI [A] Sunday on John 14:15-21 (L-17) Introduction: From Easter to Pentecost our readings focus on the early apostolic preaching of the Good News of salvation and on the promises of Jesus to his disciples, especially his promise of the Holy Spirit. Today’s readings explain Who the Holy Spirit is, what His roles… Continue reading »
Synopsis: Easter V [A] Sunday (Homily on John 14:1-12 Introduction: Today’s readings tell us how the early Church accepted the challenge of keeping Jesus’ memory alive by remaining a dynamic Christian community, bearing witness to Christ by their unity, fidelity in worship and spirit of loving and humble service. Today’s Gospel introduces Jesus as the… Continue reading »
Synopsis: Easter IV [A] Sunday Homily on John 10:1-10 Introduction: On this Good Shepherd Sunday and World Day of Prayer for Vocations, the Church reminds us of our call to become good shepherds of God’s flock and good sheep of His parishes and invites us to pray for vocations to the priesthood, the diaconate and… Continue reading »
Synopsis: Easter III [A] Ferragamo Lace Up Sale Homily on Luke 24:13-35 (L-17) Introduction: Our Scripture lessons for today have one common, encouraging theme: No matter what happens in our lives, the risen Jesus is always with us. God is always near to those who seek Him and who want to live in His presence,… Continue reading »
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 »