OT XXIII [B] Isiah 35:4-7a; James 2:1-5; Mk 7:31-37 Homily starter anecdote: The “little monk” who opened blind eyes: At the Annual National Prayer Breakfast on February 2, 1984, Ronald Reagan, the former president of the United States, told the old story of “the little monk,” Telemachus, a martyr whose self-sacrificial commitment to Christian ideals… Continue reading »
SYNOPSIS: OT XXII [B] HOMILY: Mk 7: 1-8, 14-15, 21-23 Introduction: Today’s readings explain what true religion is. It is not simply a scrupulous, external observance of rules, laws, traditions and rituals. It is a loving, obedient relationship with God expressed in obeying His Commandments, worshipping Him, recognizing His presence in other human beings and… Continue reading »
OT XXI [B] Sunday on John 6:60-69 Introduction: The main theme of today’s readings is that Christian life is a series of daily choices for God or against God, as we choose to live out or reject the truths He has revealed through His prophets in the Old Testament and especially through His Son Jesus… Continue reading »
AUG 15th ONE PAGE SYNOPSIS OF ASSUMPTION DAY HOMILY (L-18) We honor Mary, venerate her, express our love for her and never worship her. Why do we honor Mary: 1) Mary herself gives the most important reason in her “Magnificat:” “All generations (ages) will call me blessed because the “The Mighty One has done great… Continue reading »
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 »