One-page Synopsis of OT XX [B] Homily on Jn 6:51-58 Introduction: Today’s readings stress the fact that the Holy Eucharist, the perfect fulfillment of the symbol of the manna in the Old Testament, is the Food that gives us life forever. In last Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus declared that the Bread he gives is his Flesh…. Continue reading »
SYNOPSIS: OT XIX [B] HOMILY ON JOHN 6:41-51 (L-18) Introduction: We are living in a world where people of all races and creeds hunger more for spiritual sustenance than for physical food. In response to the spiritual hunger of people in his own day, and to us as well, Jesus proclaims himself to be “the… Continue reading »
Synopsis of OT XVIII [B] Homily on John 6:24-35 Introduction: Today’s readings challenge us to be more concerned with spiritual food than physical food and to get our spiritual food regularly from the word of God and from the Holy Eucharist – the Heavenly Bread, because only God can satisfy the various forms of our… Continue reading »
OT XVII [B] Sunday Jn 6:1-15 L/18 Introduction: Today’s readings invite us to become humble instruments in God’s hands by sharing our blessings with our needy brothers and sisters. They are about hunger and food and about how we can satisfy the deeper hunger of our life. They remind us that if we and our… Continue reading »
Synopsis of OT XVI Sunday Homily on Mk 6: 30-34 Introduction: Today’s readings explain how God, like a good shepherd, redeems His people and provides for them. They also challenge us to use our God-given authority in the family, in the Church and in society, with fidelity and responsibility. Today, pastoral ministry includes not only… Continue reading »
Synopsis: OT XV [B] Sunday Homily on Mk 6:7-13 Introduction: Today’s readings remind us of our Divine adoption as God’s children and of our call to preach the Good News of Jesus by bearing witness to God’s love, mercy and salvation as revealed through Jesus. “God chose us in Christ before the foundation of… Continue reading »
SYNOPSIS: OT XIV [B] HOMILY ON MARK 6:1-6 Introduction: Today’s readings introduce Jesus as a prophet and explain how prophets and other messengers from God inevitably suffer rejection. The readings challenge us to face rejection and hardship with prophetic courage. Scripture lessons summarized: The first reading, taken from the book of the prophet Ezekiel, tells… Continue reading »
Synopsis of OT XIII [B] Homily on Mk 5: 21-43 Introduction: Today’s readings speak of the gift of life, both physical and spiritual, that God has given us. They urge and challenge us to be grateful for our health in body and soul and to use God’s gifts of life and health responsibly. Scripture lessons:… Continue reading »
Introduction: Today’s readings are about the birth and growth of the reign or rule of God (Kingdom of God), in human lives and about the gigantic growth of the Church from very humble beginnings. Both growths are slow and mysterious, guided by the power of the Holy Spirit. Scripture lessons: The first reading, taken from… Continue reading »
Synopsis of OT X homily on Gen 3. 9:15; II Cor 4:13–5:1; Mk 3:20-35 Introduction: The readings for today, the Tenth Sunday [B] in Ordinary Time, give the name “sin” to our offenses against God. When we sin — violate God’s Commandments — we distance ourselves from Him; when we refuse, or fear, to admit… Continue reading »