Homily – 1st Sunday in Lent, Year A

1st Sunday in Lent, Year A Genesis 2:7-9, 3:1-7 Romans 5:12-19 Matthew 4:1-11 March 9, 2014 Temptation!  We all know what it feels like to be tempted.  Jesus also knows.  The devil, aka the “tempter” was so bold as to tempt Jesus. The “tempter” knows when to strike.  Jesus had been fasting for forty days …

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Homily – 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A

8th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A Isaiah 49:14-15 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 Matthew 6:24-34 March 2, 2014 The Israelites had been in exile in Babylon.  While in exile, many felt that the Lord had forgotten them.  What is the Lord’s response to this?  “I will never forget you.” Do you ever feel like the Lord …

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