Another Homily Note (Sun) August 13
The steadiness and security of Jesus is contrasted with the disciples’ distress (Matthew 14:22-33). The biblical word describing their perilous situation at... Read More
19th Sunday [A] August 13, 2017
Matthew 14:22-33 Immediately after the miracle of the loaves and fishes, Jesus sends the disciples to the other side of the lake... Read More
Homily Notes (Sun) August 13
No sooner are more than 5000 people fed from a five loaves and two fish, than Jesus tells His disciples to make... Read More
Sharing the Sermon with Others We Meet (8/1)
Among other things, Saint Alphonsus (d. 1787) exhorted people to relate the preaching they heard at Mass to people they meet outside... Read More
FEAST: Saint Alphonsus Ligouri (8/1)
Before all else, SAINT ALPHONSUS LIGOURI (d. 1787) was a man of prayer. He encouraged everyone to cultivate personal prayer by means... Read More
FEAST: Saint Ignatius of Loyola (7/31)
In his own words, SAINT IGNATIUS (d. 1556) recalls pursuing dreams of vainglory. During a long and painful period of recovery from... Read More
Homily Notes (Sun) July 30
“Do you understand all these things?” (Matthew 13:51) Jesus’ question is an intensely personal and urgent inquiry. Restated, it means: Do you... Read More
Living As An Intentional Disciple (7/29)
Living as an intentional disciple simply means that you consciously are underway walking with Jesus being transformed by Him as you progress... Read More
Homily Notes (Sun) July 23
God has an amazing plan for you You have a choice Be not afraid God looks upon us and doesn’t see “wheat,”... Read More
Homily Notes (Sun) July 16
In today’s Gospel the swelling crowds move Jesus to step into a boat, position a short distance from shore and speak to... Read More