Today, Catholic Christians celebrate the greatest feast day of the church year – Easter. This feast day is so great, in fact, that the early Church fathers moved the Lord’s Day from the Sabbath (Saturday) to Sunday. Thus, in effect,
Sunday Homily – April 2, 2017
Today, Catholic Christians celebrate the Fifth Sunday of Lent.
When we met last week, we heard how Jesus brought sight to a man who had been blind since birth, and this week, we hear how Jesus raised his friend Lazarus from
Sunday Homily – March 26, 2017
Today, Catholic Christians celebrate the Fourth Sunday in Lent, one of the two Sundays of the year that the priest may wear rose-colored vestments. On this day, we read about Jesus’ healing ministry for the blind (John 9: 1-41).
In this
Sunday Homily – March 19, 2017
Today, Catholic Christians celebrate the Third Sunday of Lent.
The most obvious theme that emerges from the Scriptures today is that of water, its life-giving properties, and the foreshadowing of the sacrament of Baptism. However, we also learn much about God’s
Sunday Homily – March 12, 2017
Today, Catholic Christians celebrate the Second Sunday of Lent.
Once again, we hear the story of the Transfiguration of Jesus (Matthew 17: 1-9).
In the story, Jesus takes three of his apostles – Peter, James, and his brother John – on a
Sunday Homily – March 5, 2017
Today, Catholic Christians celebrate the First Sunday of Lent.
The purpose of Lent is to prepare catechumens for Baptism at Easter Vigil, and to prepare baptized persons to renew our Baptism promises at Easter. Therefore, the Catholic Church considers Lent to
Sunday Homily – February 26, 2017
Today, Catholic Christians celebrate the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
On this day, we hear Scripture passages that encourage us to place all of our trust in God. For example, in the Old Testament reading from Isaiah (49: 14-15), we read
Sunday Homily – February 19, 2017
Today, Catholic Christians celebrate the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time.
On this day, we hear some very clear words about how we are to treat others, even those who hurt us.
In the Book of Leviticus, for example, we read, “You shall
February 12, 2017
Today, Catholic Christians celebrate the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
On this day, we hear many words of wisdom about the concept of the law and obedience to the law.
In the Book of Sirach, for example, we read, “If you choose
Sunday Homily – February 5, 2017
Today, Catholic Christians celebrate the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
In today’s Gospel passage from St. Matthew, we once again encounter the image of light. Specifically, we hear these words of Jesus: “You are the light of the world. A city
