SYNOPSIS: OT XIX [B] (AUGUST 9) HOMILY ON JOHN 6:41-51 (L/15) 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, Jesus proclaims himself to be “the Bread of Life… Continue reading »
Synopsis: OT XVIII [B] (August 2) Homily John 6: 24-35 L/15 Introduction: Today’s readings challenge us to trust in the providence of a loving and caring God and to hunger and thirst for the Bread of eternal life – the Holy Eucharist. Only God can satisfy our various forms of spiritual hunger. Scripture lessons: The… Continue reading »
1 page Synopsis of O.T. XVII [B] Sunday (July 26) Jn 6: 1-15(L/15) 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 also Uruguay Kits 2015 remind us that if our country has been blessed with an abundance of earthly bread… Continue reading »
Synopsis of OT XVI Sunday Homily (July 19) on Mk 6: 30-34 (L/15) 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… Continue reading »
Synopsis: OT XV Sunday (July 12) Homily on Mk 6:7-13 (L/15) 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… Continue reading »
SYNOPSIS: OT XIV [B] (July 7) HOMILY ON MARK 6: 1-6 (L-15) 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: The first reading, taken from the book of the… Continue reading »