Rich in What Matters to God: A Reflection on Independence and Humility
Rich in What Matters to God: A Reflection on Independence and Humility The Homily reflects on the 249th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, . . . . . . acknowledging the progress the U.S...
9 Juli 20258min
If I Can Just Touch Him: Resting in the Presence of God
If I Can Just Touch Him: Resting in the Presence of God Today’s Homily reflects on two Scripture passages . . . . . . a vision of Jacob at Bethel and the Gospel story of the raising of the official’...
9 Juli 202522min
Peace Is the Presence of Christ: A Mission for Every Christian
Peace Is the Presence of Christ: A Mission for Every Christian This Homily begins with a personal story: . . . . . . the speaker’s first funeral as a newly ordained priest, which was for an only da...
8 Juli 202512min
Clothed in Christ: How Our Lady Shapes Us for God’s Blessing
Clothed in Christ: How Our Lady Shapes Us for God’s Blessing Today’s readings centers on the tension between the old and the new, . . . . . . especially in the spiritual life. Using Jesus’ parables ...
8 Juli 202519min
From Stranger to Citizen: The Spiritual Bond of Believers
From Stranger to Citizen: The Spiritual Bond of Believers The Homily begins by reflecting on the deep bond felt when encountering someone from one’s home country while abroad, . . . . . . likening i...
6 Juli 202511min
Hearts That Expand: Learning Compassion from Abraham and Jesus
Hearts That Expand: Learning Compassion from Abraham and Jesus Today’s readings focus on two powerful biblical stories . . . . . . the first from the life of Abraham, Sarah, and Ishmael, and the s...
6 Juli 20257min
Losing and Finding Jesus: Lessons from a Parent’s Panic and a Divine Mission
Losing and Finding Jesus: Lessons from a Parent’s Panic and a Divine Mission The Homily shares a personal story about briefly losing a child in a public place, . . . . . . using it as a parallel to...
3 Juli 202513min
Look to the Heavens: Faith in God's Promise
Look to the Heavens: Faith in God’s Promise Today’s Homily centers on the dramatic and symbolic covenant scene between God and Abraham, . . . . . . emphasizing Abraham’s deep faith despite his child...
3 Juli 20255min
