Homilies
HOMILY FOR FRIDAY OF THE 2ND WEEK OF EASTER
The Gospel of John, Chapter 6 is a unique passage that systematically develops the theology of the Eucharist. Today’s passage is given against the backdrop of Jesus feeding the multitude – 5,000 in number.
HOMILY FOR FRIDAY OF THE 1ST WEEK OF LENT
R1 Ezekiel 18:21–28 In today’s R1, God seemed to speak in defence of Himself to clarify our thoughts and judgement of His mercy towards sinners and evildoers. God said: “If the wicked man turns away from all the sins he committed, if he keeps all my statutes and does...
HOMILY FOR THE 6TH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME YEAR A
R1 SIRACH 15:15-20 | R2 1 COR 2:6-10 | GOSPEL MTT 5:17-37 Jesus said to his disciples: "Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets. I have come not to abolish but to fulfill." Dear friends in Christ, from the tone of Jesus in the Gospel of today,...
HOMILY FOR FRIDAY OF THE THIRD WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME (CYCLE II)
The Kingdom of God does not depend on our anxiety, or how we micromanage or try to control it. No! Rather, God’s Kingdom requires patience because it operates quietly; and often appears hidden – like the seed in the soil; or insignificant – like the mustard seed.
HOMILY FOR SATURDAY OF THE SECOND WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME (CYCLE II)
Memorial of St. Francis de Sales Gospel: Mark 3:20–21 Jesus was so consumed with zeal that his family thought he was out of his mind! If we follow in His steps, will people think we are of our minds, too? Our Gospel reading today, which is a direct continuation of the...
HOMILY FOR WEDNESDAY OF THE CHRISTMAS TIDE (AFTER EPIPHANY)
1 John 4:11–18 I yearn to understand God and to love as He does. When I love someone, I want to serve and give of myself to that person. I want to do what I can to see that the one I love is happy and fulfilled. However, God's love seems to go far beyond my current...
HOMILY FOR NEW YEAR’S DAY – SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD
As Father Emmanuel correctly observes here, many of us may have regrets for the past, burdens in the present, and anxieties for the future. "Before we make new resolutions, or before we try to fix anything," he urges to enter the New Year embracing the truth that we...
Week #8 of Pursuing Peace: Jesus Has Got Your Back!
Last night on New Year's Eve, I lay awake in bed. I had turned off the light at my usual 10:00 bedtime, but because of the fireworks being set off by the college kids down the street...I live near Stetson University...I couldn't sleep. I was mildly irritated, but not...
HOMILY FOR THE COMMEMORATION OF ALL THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED (All Souls’ Day)
R1 Wisdom 3:1–9 | R2 Romans 5:5–11 | Gospel John 6:37–40 Dear friends in Christ, yesterday, we celebrated the Solemnity of All Saints. It was a day set aside to recognize and acknowledge all men and women, young and old, clergy and religious, single and married, boys...