OT XXVI [B] Mk 9:38-43, 45, 47-48 (L/15) Introduction: Today’s Scripture readings give us a strong warning against jealousy, intolerance and scandal. Scripture lessons: In the first reading, we find jealousy, in its destructive form of envy, raising its ugly head in Moses’ assistant and successor, Joshua. Moses and seventy future helpers were called by the… Continue reading »
SYNOPSIS OF OT XXV [B] Sunday (Sept 20) Homily, Mk 9:30-37 Introduction: Today’s readings invite us to become great in the sight of God by doing God’s will, as Jesus did, surrendering our lives in loving service of others. Scripture lessons: The passage from the Book of Wisdom sounds like a Messianic prophecy similar to the… Continue reading »
Synopsis of OT XXIV (Sept 13) Sunday homily Mark 8: 27-35 (L/15) Introduction: Today’s Gospel explains the basis of our Faith as acceptance of Jesus as the Christ, the Son of the Living God and our Lord and Savior. It also tells us that Christ Jesus became our Savior by his suffering, death and Resurrection…. Continue reading »
Synopsis of OT XXIII (Sept 6) Sunday Homily, Mark 7: 31-37 (L/15) Introduction: The central theme of today’s readings is an invitation to us to become humble instruments of healing in Jesus’ hands by giving voice to the voiceless and caring love to the needy and the marginalized in our society. The readings also invite us to… Continue reading »
SYNOPSIS OF O. T. XXII (AUG 30) HOMILY: Mk 7: 1-8, 14-15, 21-23 (L-15) 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… Continue reading »
OT XX [B] (Aug 16) Homily on Jn 6: 51-58 (L/15) Introduction: Today’s readings stress the fact that the Holy Eucharist, the perfect fulfillment of the symbol of the manna of 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… Continue reading »
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 »