by Fr. Francis | Jul 28, 2018 | Sunday Homilies
We begin today the first of five Sundays where a series of Gospels taken from the sixth chapter of the Fourth Gospel interrupts the Year of Mark. John 6 consists of an account of the multiplication of the loaves (John 6:1-15), which forms the Gospel for today,...
by Fr. Vinner | Jul 28, 2018 | Sunday Homilies
My Brothers and Sisters in Christ, We are taking a side trip, sort of a summer vacation, for the next six weeks and listening to the Gospel of John rather than the Gospel of Mark which this year is dedicated to. And there are significant differences between the two...
by Fr. Francis | Jul 22, 2018 | Sunday Homilies
Looking for Shepherds: In much of Western society there is a crisis of authority nowadays. Merely being placed in charge no longer ensures unquestioning obedience. The ideal leader today is one who can win respect and generate trust, one with an obvious sense of...
by Fr. Vinner | Jul 22, 2018 | Sunday Homilies
The Compassionate Lord Will Gather, Heal and Restore Us My Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Today’s readings explain how God, like a good shepherd, redeems His people and provides for them. They also challenge us to use our God-given authority in the family, in the...
by Fr. Vinner | Jul 16, 2018 | Sunday Homilies
FULFILLING GOD’S PURPOSE FOR CHOOSING ME My Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Today is the fifteenth Sunday of ordinary time. One theme common to all the readings of this Sunday is: “God’s Choice and purpose for us as his disciples.” This simply points to both the...