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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Homily – Death Penalty – 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A

7th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-18 1 Corinthians 3:16-23 Matthew 5:38-48 February 23, 2014 “An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth” – Jesus reminds his disciples of these words that are found three times in the Old Testament. These words are still quoted by some today.  It’s …

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Homily – 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A

5th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A Isaiah 58-10 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 Matthew 5:13-16 February 9, 2014 Jesus says to us as his disciples “You are the salt of the earth.”  Of course, the question becomes in what way are we “salt.” We use salt to flavor our food.  For those who use salt, it …

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Homily – Presentation of the Lord

Presentation of the Lord Malachi 3:1-4 Hebrews 2:14-18 Luke 2:22-40 February 2, 2014 Normally we would be celebrating the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time today but instead we are celebrating the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. There are not many feast days that take precedence over our normal Sunday celebrations.  The way the …

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