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Homily – September 17th, 2023 – 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Homily – September 17th, 2023 – 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

As with so many of our Sunday readings, there is again a connection between the first reading from Sirach, in this case, and the gospel passage from Matthew. Both readings are about forgiveness and also about vengeance, which lingers an inch below the surface in even the most forgiving person. Of course, it’s always easier to speak about forgiveness than to live it. To the degree that we know we need forgiveness and to the degree we actively receive it, ...

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Homily – September 10th, 2023 – 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Homily – September 10th, 2023 – 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Here is a quote, and I would like to see if you can identify where it comes from, who the author is.

“I can’t stand your religious meetings. I’m fed up with your conferences and conventions. I want nothing to do with your religious projects, your pretentious slogans and goals. I’m sick of your fund-raising schemes, your public relations and image making. I’ve had all I can take of your noisy ego-music. When was the last time you sang to ...

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Homily – 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time – August 20th, 2023

Homily – 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time – August 20th, 2023

As you may know, the little slice of the Scriptures on any given Sunday is only that, a slice. The mistake we often make in reading these Bible stories, or just in life in general, is to think we have the whole pie when we only have a slice of the pie. Even Jesus makes the mistake with this Canaanite women.  She has to remind him that initially he only has a piece of the puzzle and not the whole ...

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Homily – 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time – August 13th, 2023

Homily – 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time – August 13th, 2023

As you know, there are many forms of prayer; one is not any better than another. Public, communal prayer is called liturgy, while private prayer is called devotional prayer. We need both. Different forms of prayer spontaneously emerge in us depending on the circumstance we find ourselves in. When you stand before something absolutely wonderful, and you know you didn’t create it, a “prayer of praise” is never too far from your lips. Looking into a baby’s eyes always elicits ...

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