February 10, 2019 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Homily
What powerful readings that we have just heard from the Holy Scriptures. What I mean by powerful is that the readings make us think twice of how we would behave if we suddenly found ourselves in the Divine Presence of our Lord Jesus Christ. Many of us would like to...
February 3, 2019 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Homily
Surprised by Jesus’ words and actions, the people shouted in villages of Galilee, “a great prophet has arisen among us!” They had heard that He had performed miracles, and they wanted Him to perform some for them. However this isn’t what happens in Nazareth when he appears among his neighbors...
January 27, 2019 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Homily
Today we celebrate the third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Throughout this liturgical year, which is referred to as Year C, we will listen to the Gospel of Luke. The gospel text of today – specially edited for the occasion – begins with the prologue of the Gospel in which Luke...
January 20, 2019 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Homily
The first reading today, from the Prophet Isaiah, speaks about what has happened to God’s Chosen People, Israel, His beloved. Israel has been more or less destroyed and its faith watered down and weakened over the centuries. Yet the Prophet Isaiah, looking into the future, states: Nations shall behold your...
January 13, 2019 Baptism of the Lord Homily
Most people don’t think about Baptism very deeply. This is manifested clearly at parish Baptism preparation sessions. When asked why they have brought the child for Baptism parents are caught unaware; this is already very telling. They become suddenly uncomfortable. Mom looks at dad, dad looks at his feet. Well,...