Synopsis: Lent IV C (March 6) on 17-21; Lk15:1-3,11-32 (L/16) Introduction: Traditionally, the Fourth Sunday of Lent is called Laetare Sunday (Rejoice Sunday). Anticipating Easter joy, today’s readings invite us to rejoice by being reconciled with God through repentance and the confession of our sins and by celebrating our coming home to be with our… Continue reading »
Synopsis: Lent III Sunday (Feb 28) Homily on Luke 13: 1-9 (L/16) Introduction: All three of today’s readings speak of God’s mercy and compassion in disciplining His children by occasional punishment and giving them a second chance in spite of their repeated sins. Although God’s love for us is constant and consistent, He will not save us without… Continue reading »
Synopsis: Lent II [C] Sunday (Feb 21) Homily on Luke 9:28b-36 (L/16) Introduction: The common theme of today’s readings is metamorphosis or transformation. The readings invite us to work with the Holy Spirit to transform our lives by renewing them during Lent so that they may radiate the glory and grace of the transfigured Lord… Continue reading »
Nike Roshe One Slip On – Mens Synopsis of O.T. V [C] (Feb 7, 2016) Homily on Luke 5:1-11 (L/16) Introduction: The central theme of today’s readings is God’s call to a person, and the positive response to this call which leads the person to discipleship. As in our own lives, that call has three… Continue reading »
SYNOPSIS OF OT IV HOMILY [C] JESUS IN THE NAZARETH SYNAGOGUE-II (Lk 4: 21-30) L/16 Introduction: The central theme of today’s readings is that we should have and show the courage of our Christian convictions in our Faith and in its practice in our communities, even when we face hatred and rejection because of our Christian… Continue reading »
Synopsis Synopsis of O.T. III homily on Luke 1: 1-4; 4: 14-21 (L/16) Introduction: Today’s Gospel, presenting Jesus’ inaugural speech in the synagogue of Nazareth and outlining his theology of total liberation, marks a great moment in Jewish history. The Scripture readings for today focus our attention on the importance and liberating power of the Word… Continue reading »
Synopsis of Epiphany of the Lord (Jan 3) (Mt 2:1-12) L/16 Introduction: The Greek word Epiphany (επιφάνεια), means appearance or manifestation. First, the angels revealed Jesus to the shepherds. In the Western Church, the Feast of the Epiphany celebrates Jesus’ first appearance to the Gentiles, represented by the Magi, while in the Eastern Church, the… Continue reading »
Parajumpers Herr Svart Synopsis Advent IV [C] Sunday (Dec 20) Homily on Luke 1:39-45 (L/15) (Penance service attached) Introduction: Today’s readings remind us that Jesus is reborn every day in ordinary people living ordinary lives, who have the willingness to respond to God’s call and the openness to do God’s will. They suggest that Christmas… Continue reading »
Synopsis of Advent III (Dec 13) Homily on Lk 3:10-18 (L/15) Introduction: Homily on Immaculate Conception is attached. Today is called “Gaudete” Sunday because today’s Mass begins with the opening antiphon, “Gaudete in Domino semper” (“Rejoice in the Lord always”). Today we light the rose candle of the Advent wreath and the priest may wear… Continue reading »
One-page synopsis: Advent II [C] (Dec 6) Homily Lk 3:1-6 (L/15) Thanksgiving Day (U.S. A. Nov 26th Thursday) homily is attached Introduction: The Second Sunday of Advent challenges us to prepare a royal highway in our hearts for Jesus so that we may receive him as our saving God during Christmas. We should also be… Continue reading »