28th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Fr. Francis)

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Fr. Francis) A certain couple had 5 children, 4 of whom were generally pleasing to their parents but one of the boys, now 25, had caused problems down the years. He stole money and was imprisoned twice. He was on drugs and had 3 children...

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Fr. Simham)

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Fr. Simham) Introduction: Today’s Scripture readings offer us a standing invitation to the everlasting joy of the Heavenly Banquet and a loving warning to stay ready always for this Heavenly banquet by constantly wearing the wedding...

27th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Fr. Francis)

27th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Fr. Francis) The common theme of today’s readings is the necessity of bearing fruit in the Christian life and the consequent punishment for spiritual sterility, ingratitude, and wickedness.  The Jewish Scriptures tell us that God drove...

27th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Fr. Simham)

27th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Fr. Simham) Introduction: The common theme of today’s readings is the necessity of bearing fruit in the Christian life. The readings   warn us of the punishment for spiritual sterility, ingratitude, and wickedness.  Scripture lessons...