Homily for the Fourth Sunday of Advent

4th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C Micah 5:1-4a Hebrews 10:5-10 Luke 1:39-45 December 23, 2012 A tale of two women. Today’s gospel speaks of two women.  I should say two very important women.  They are important because of the role they play in God’s play. Certainly, we are aware of Mary’s place in God’s …

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Sunday Homily – December 16, 2012 – With Reference to Sandy Hook

3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C  Zephaniah 3:14-18a Philippians 4:4-7 Luke 3:10-18 December 16, 2012 Zephaniah calls us upon the people to shout for joy, be glad, and exult.  He writes before the Babylonian Exile when the Kingdom of Israel was about to fall and the people are lamenting.      They are in fear …

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