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 »
OT XII HOMILY Introduction: Our Scripture readings for this Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time challenge us to preach Christ through our words and lives without fear. Scripture lessons: The first reading tells us how the prophet Jeremiah trusted in the power of God while he faced opposition for his prophetic ministry. The psalmist in today’s… Continue reading »
Synopsis of OT VIII [A] Sunday Homily on Mt 6:24-34) (L/17) Introduction: Today’s readings give us an invitation to avoid unnecessary worries by putting our trust in the love and providential care of a loving and merciful God, and by living each day’s life as it comes, doing His will and realizing His presence within… Continue reading »
Introduction: Today’s readings explain why Christians are expected to be holy and how we are meant to become holy people. The first and second readings give us reasons why we should be holy and the Gospel describes four methods of becoming holy people prescribed for us by Jesus.
Homily OT VI [A] Mt 5:17-37 Introduction: Today’s readings challenge us to choose freely and wisely to observe the laws given by a loving and caring God. He revealed His laws to His Chosen People through Moses and the prophets in the Old Testament, and through His own Son, Jesus, in the New Testament. For… Continue reading »
Introduction: The common theme of today’s three readings is our mission to the world as salt and light. Scripture lessons: In our first reading, the Lord God through His prophet Isaiah gives us examples of how we are to allow the light of God to shine through us. “Share your bread with the hungry, sheltering… Continue reading »