(Jer.31:31-34, Ps.50:3-4.12-15, Heb.5:7-9 & Jn.12:20-33) UNLESS A GRAIN OF WHEAT FALLS ON THE EARTH AND DIES. In the time of Jesus the ’Greeks’ is a generic term for the foreigners and non-Jews who are speaking the Greek language. Several of them had converted to the Jewish faith and some of them have come to Jerusalem… Continue reading »
HOMILY ON THE PALM SUNDAY, YEAR B ([Mk.11:1-10] Is.50:4-7, ps.21, Eph.2:6-11 & Mk 14:1-15:47) FOLLOWING JESUS -THE SUFFERING SERVANT Today is THE PALM SUNDAY OF THE LORD’S PASSION which begins the HOLY WEEK. It is the Sunday that commemorates JESUS’ TRIUMPHANT ENTRY INTO JERUSALEM to accomplish his redemptive mission on earth through his PASSION, DEATH… Continue reading »
SYNOPSIS OF LENT V (B) HOMILY JOHN 12:20-33 Introduction: Today’s readings focus on the approaching death of Jesus which Paul considers a priestly sacrifice and John considers the moment of Jesus’ “exaltation” and “glorification.” The readings offer us a challenge. Just as Jesus became the “Promised Messiah of Glory” and the “Conquering Son of Man” by offering his life… Continue reading »
Introduction: The Fourth Sunday of Lent is called Lætare (Rejoice) Sunday, from the first words of today’s liturgy. As on Gaudete Sunday in Advent, rose-colored vestments may replace violet and flowers may grace the altar, symbolizing the Church’s joy in anticipation of the Resurrection of Our Lord. The central theme of today’s readings is that our salvation is the free gift of… Continue reading »
SYNOPSIS OF LENT III HOMILY ON JOHN 2:13-25 Introduction: Today’s readings from Holy Scripture teach us that Lent is the ideal time for cleaning out the Temple of our own hearts and to offer to God proper Divine worship by obeying the Ten Commandments. They also teach us that our New Covenant with God demands… Continue reading »
SYNOPSIS OF HOMILY: LENT II SUNDAY MARK 9:2-10 (L-18) Introduction: The common theme of today’s readings is metamorphosis or transformation. The readings invite us to cooperate with the grace of God with the assistance of the Holy Spirit to transform our lives, by renewing them during Lent and to radiate the grace of the transfigured Lord… Continue reading »
LENT I SUNDAY (Gn 9:8-15; I Pt 3:18-22; Mk 1:12-15) Introduction: The primary purpose of Lent is to prepare us for the celebration of Jesus’ death and Resurrection. The Church tries to achieve this goal, leading her children to metanoia or true “repentance” by the reordering of their priorities and the changing of their values, ideals and ambitions, through fasting,… Continue reading »
Lent: Second Sunday : Called to Live by Faith Abraham is a fascinating character. He receives a call from God to leave his native home; the call demands that he respond with deep faith. He is promised many descendants, land, a lasting relationship with God, and that he will be a blessing for all the families… Continue reading »