“They had been discussing among themselves on the way who was the greatest.” Those of us of a certain age remember a time when Muhammad Ali was probably the most famous person in the world. Back then, you could show his picture to people in virtually any country on earth, in towns large and small, […]
September 19, 2021: Homily- 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time Read More »
Readings for the Memorial of Saint Andrew Kim Taegon, priest and martyr, and Saint Paul Chong Hasang, catechist and martyr, and their companions, martyrs Reading I Ezr 1:1-6 In the first year of Cyrus, king of Persia, in order to fulfill the word of the Lord spoken by Jeremiah, the Lord inspired King Cyrus of
Readings for the Memorial of Saint Cornelius, pope and martyr, and Saint Cyprian, bishop and martyr Reading I 1 Tm 4:12-16 Beloved: Let no one have contempt for your youth, but set an example for those who believe, in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity. Until I arrive, attend to the reading, exhortation, and teaching.
Memorial of Saints Cornelius, Pope, and Saint Cyprian, Bishop, Martyrs Read More »
Readings for the Memorial of Saint John Chrysostom, bishop and doctor of the Church Reading I 1 Tm 2:1-8 Beloved: First of all, I ask that supplications, prayers, petitions, and thanksgivings be offered for everyone, for kings and for all in authority, that we may lead a quiet and tranquil life in all devotion and
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Jesus rebuked Peter and said, “Get behind me, Satan. “You are thinking not as God does, but as human beings do.” Every once in a while I’ll do something that makes me pause and brings a smile to my face. Sometimes that “thing” is a gesture. Sometimes it’s something I just said. Sometimes it’s the
September 12,2021: Homily- 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time Read More »
Reading I Col 2:6-15 Brothers and sisters: As you received Christ Jesus the Lord, walk in him, rooted in him and built upon him and established in the faith as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving. See to it that no one captivate you with an empty, seductive philosophy according to the tradition of men,
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“He makes the deaf hear and the mute speak.” Everybody has an opinion these days, about everything. Or at least it appears that way. It seems that nearly everything that happens, whether locally, nationally, or internationally, is soon followed by a barrage of all kinds of people weighing in with their opinions. And not always
September 5, 2021: Homily-23th Sunday in Ordinary Time Read More »