Category: Homilies

Sent for Mercy

Divine Mercy Sunday Homily The doors to the room where the Apostles are today are barred and shut. They are afraid. The events that have all taken place over the last week have them in great confusion. They saw the fate of Jesus on Friday and ran and hid. They…

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Epiphany: Adoration at the House of Bread

Today, the Magi travel to Bethlehem to kneel before the newborn king in adoration.In homage to him, they offer him gifts. Today, we celebrate the Eucharist in this church. We also bring gifts and adoration. Linked with beauty and majesty, these two events are one and the same.  The town…

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Marriage: The Image of Christ’s Love for the Church

Preaching on Eph 5:21-32 Our second reading is probably one of the most controversial readings in the cycle of readings.  It’s the reading that either brings a cringe or an elbow in the ribs when it is read. So, I’m going to dive headfirst today into this reading!  When it…