Synopsis: OT XX [C] Sunday on Luke 12: 49-53 (L-16) Introduction: The central theme of today’s readings is that we should courageously live out our religious convictions and principles in our lives, as Jeremiah, Paul and Jesus did theirs, even if doing so should result in our martyrdom and turn society upside down. If no one… Continue reading »
Synopsis OT XIX [C] (Aug 7) Sunday homily on Luke 12:32-48 Introduction: The central theme of today’s readings is the necessity for trusting faith in God’s promises and vigilant preparedness among Christ’s followers. Scripture lessons: The first reading cites the faith-filled preparedness of the ancient Hebrew slaves in Egypt before their mass exodus to the… Continue reading »
Synopsis: OT XVIII Sunday homily (July 31) on Lk 12:13-21 L/16 Introduction: The common theme of today’s readings is that the greedy acquisition of wealth and power is futile, because everything and everyone is “here today and gone tomorrow.” So the meaning of life cannot be found in selfishly hoarding wealth and possessions, but onlyin… Continue reading »
Synopsis: Homily for OT 17 Sunday (July 24) on Lk 11:1-13 (L/16) Introduction: The main themes of today’s Scripture readings are the power of intercessory prayer, the Our Father as the ideal prayer,and the necessity for persistence and perseverance in prayer with trusting faith and boldness. In short, they teach us what to pray and… Continue reading »
Synopsis: OT XVI Sunday (July 17) Homily on Lk 10: 38-42 (L/16) Introduction: The central themes of today’s readings are the importance of hospitality in Christian life and the necessity of listening to God before acting. The key to the Christian life is setting priorities: Jesus Christ first, then everything else. The only way really… Continue reading »
Synopsis: OT XV Sunday (July 10) Homily on Luke 10:25-37 (L/16) Introduction: The central theme of today’s Scripture readings is that we gain eternal life by loving God living in our neighbors by becoming good neighbors. Scripture lessons: The first reading, taken from Deuteronomy, reminds us that God not only gives us His Commandments in… Continue reading »
Synopsis of XIV Sunday (July 3) Homily on Luke 10: 1-12, 17-20 (L/16) Introduction: Today’s Scriptures remind us that announcing the Good News of the Kingdom by words, deeds and life is not the task of only a few. Rather, it is a task for all baptized Christians. Scripture lessons: In the first reading, Isaiah… Continue reading »
Synopsis: OT XII (June 19) Sunday Homily on Luke 9: 18-24 (L-16) Introduction: Today’s Gospel explains the basis of our Faith as the acceptance of Jesus as the Christ, our Lord and Savior. It also tells us that Christ Jesus became our Savior by his suffering, death and Resurrection. Finally, it outlines the three requirements… Continue reading »
Synopsis: OT XI [C] (June 12) Sunday Homily Lk 7: 36 — 8:3 (L/16) Introduction: Today’s readings give us an invitation to repent, do penance and renew our lives instead of carrying the heavy baggage of our sins. Our God is a God Who always tries, not to punish, but to rehabilitate sinners, so that… Continue reading »
Synopsis of OT X Sunday homily (June 5) on Luke 7: 11-17 (L/16) Introduction: The central theme of today’s readings is that, in a world of broken hearts, God sees and cares for us in our grief. He has compassion on our miseries and gives us His healing touch. Today’s Scripture readings challenge us to… Continue reading »