Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist Vigil Day Jeremiah 1:4-10 Isaiah 49:1-6 Psalm 71:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 15, 17 (6b) Psalm 139:1-3, 13-14, 14-15 (14a) 1 Peter 1:8-12 Acts 13:22-26 Luke 1:5-17 Luke 1:57-66, 80 June 24, 2018 Today would normally be the 12th Sunday of Ordinary Time in Year B of …
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Homily for June 2018 Holy Hour Jeremiah 1:4-10 Psalm 91:1-2, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15 1 Peter 4:12-19 Matthew 10:34-39 On the general saints’ calendar, June 22nd, which is this Friday, is an optional memorial of Sts. John Fisher and Thomas More who were both beheaded in 1535 by King Henry VIII. St. John Fisher was beheaded …
Tonight I have the honor of offering a reflection during the Newark High School Baccalaureate. It is addressed to this year’s graduating class. Here is my reflection for them: To our graduating seniors, you are about to celebrate a milestone in your lives, graduation. At graduation, you will receive a diploma that signifies you have …
Today’s first reading (June 18, 2018) 1 Kings 21:1-16, begins with two people wanting the same property. The first, Naboth, is the owner of the property. The second is King Ahab. Ahab wants the property to be his “vegetable garden, since it is close by.” Ahab is willing to give Naboth a “better vineyard in …
11th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B Ezekiel 17:22-24 Psalm 92:2-3, 13-14, 15-16 (2a) 2 Corinthians 5:6-10 Mark 4:26-34 June 17, 2018 Using a parable, Jesus speaks to the crowds about the farmer scattering seed on the land and then waiting for it to grow without knowing how it grows. The farmer knew to plant …
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10th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B Genesis 3:9-15 Psalm 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 (7bc) 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1 Mark 3:20-25 June 10, 2018 As Jesus came home, a crowd once again gathered. How we long to see great crowds come to church! We see large crowds at Christmas and Easter. If something terrible happens in …
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The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, Year B Exodus 24:3-8 Psalm 116:12-13, 15-16, 17-18 (13) Hebrews 9:11-15 Mark 14:12-16, 22-26 June 3, 2018 As we celebrate today’s Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, our diocesan Year of the Eucharist draws to a close. When Bishop Matano proclaimed this Year …
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