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FRIDAY OF THE EIGHTEENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME
Sometimes when people hear, “Take up your cross and follow me,” they think Jesus means we’re supposed to go looking for suffering. Not true! The cross comes from being faithful in the ordinary moments of our lives.
HOMILY FOR THE 19TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – YEAR A
Every family has its own storms; every parish has its own challenges; and each one of us carries hidden struggles. Whatever may be our experiences, let us know that even if we panic like Elijah or our faith falters like the sinking Peter, Christ is with us in the storm.
HOMILY FOR WEDNESDAY OF THE EIGHTEENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME
The story of Jesus and the Canaanite woman is fascinating, but it can be confusing. Jesus seems to be challenging her faith but He loves her response! What was it about answer that He loved?
HOMILY FOR THE MEMORIAL OF SAINTS MARTHA, MARY, AND LAZARUS
Gospel John 11:19–27 By Father Emmanuel Mbuk, MSP Dear friends in Christ, today we celebrate the memorial of Sts Mary, Martha and Lazarus. Besides the apostles whom Jesus personally called and chose, Mary, Martha and Lazarus were very close friends of Jesus; and Jesus...
HOMILY FOR THE FEAST OF ST. MARY MAGDALENE
St. Mary Magdalene was a woman whose life/experience is a profound testimony to the transforming power of God’s mercy.
Why Did Jesus Talk in Parables?
The more you read the Gospels, the more you realize that the Parables weren’t meant to hide the truth: They were made to make the people think.
Building Block of the Catholic Faith #2: The Foundation of the Four Gospels
Any time I face questions, doubts, or challenges to my Catholic faith, I can refer back to Jesus’ actual words and actions as recorded in the Four Gospels for clarity and strength to battle confusion from either the outer world or my inner world.
HOMILY FOR WEDNESDAY OF THE 13TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME (Cycle II) Gospel Matthew 8:28–34
In today’s Gospel, Jesus encounters two demons in Gadara, who recognize His authority. Despite their liberation, the Gadarene community sends Jesus away due to economic concerns rather than gratitude. This situation reflects how people often resist true deliverance from bondage, neglecting Jesus’ power to heal. Faith and discernment are essential for liberation.
Building Block of the Catholic Faith #1: The Shroud of Turin
What are the odds that the Shroud of Turin is not the burial cloth of Jesus Christ, Son of God, risen from the dead? According historian Dr. Jeremiah Johnston, the probability that the Shroud of Turin belongs to any other man than Jesus is a staggering 1 in 200 billion!