Synopsis: OT IV [A] Sunday Homily on Mt 5:1-12 (L/17) Introduction: Today’s readings define our Christian goal of eternal happiness and explain the attitudes and actions necessary to reach it. They form the outline for Christ-like living, giving the personal qualities expected of a disciple of Jesus and pointing out the way of life to… Continue reading »
Synopsis: OT III [A] Homily on Mt 4:12-23 (L/17) Introduction: Describing the humble beginning of the public ministry of Jesus, today’s Scripture readings teach us that Christ has brought us from darkness of sin into the Light (4:16) by calling us to repentance (4:17) and the acceptance of God’s rule. Scripture lessons: The first… Continue reading »
Introduction: The central theme of today’s readings is a challenge to live like the Lamb of God and to die like the Lamb of God. Scripture lessons: In both the first and second readings, God calls individuals to His service entrusting them with a mission. The first reading is from the “Songs of the Suffering… Continue reading »
Synopsis of Epiphany of the Lord Mt 2:112 (L-17) Introduction: The Greek word Epiphany ((επιφάνεια), means appearance or manifestation. Multiple revelations of Jesus as God are celebrated in the Feast of the Epiphany. First, the angels revealed Jesus to the shepherds. In the Western Church, the Feast of the Epiphany celebrates Jesus’ first appearance to the Gentiles, represented by the Magi, while… Continue reading »
Introduction: Loving, responsive obedience to God as modeled for us by St. Joseph is the central theme of today’s Golden Goose Superstar Homme Soldes readings, with Golden Goose Slide Pas Cher special emphasis on the Virgin Birth of Jesus. Scripture lessons: In the first reading, the prophet Isaiah gives a sign from God to King… Continue reading »
Introduction: Today’s readings invite us to rejoice at the rebirth of Jesus in our lives as we are preparing for our annual Christmas celebration. Today is called Gaudete Sunday because today’s Mass begins with the opening antiphon: “Gaudete in Domino semper,” i.e., “Rejoice in the Lord always.” So, to express our joy in the coming… Continue reading »
Introduction: On the one hand, salvation is God’s doing, and we cannot earn His blessings. Today’s first reading, from Isaiah, emphasizes that, through his Son, God does all the saving. On the other hand, we must cooperate with God because He cannot force his bounty upon us. That is why John the Baptist in today’s… Continue reading »
One-page synopsis: Advent I (A) Homily on Mt 24:37-44 Introduction: Today we begin our yearly pilgrimage through the events of our history of salvation starting with the preparation for the birthday celebration of Jesus and ending with the reflection on his glorious “second coming” as judge at the end of the world. We are entering… Continue reading »