The Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time Sirach 3:17-18, 20, 28-29; Psalm 68; Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24a; Luke 14:1, 7-14 As Jesus gives instructions on where dinner guests might consider sitting at table or who should be included on an invitation list … Continue reading →

The Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time Isaiah 66:18-21; Psalm 117; Hebrews 12:5-7, 11-13; Luke 13:22-30 “Lord, will only a few people be saved?” The questioner presumes much, do they not? Why do we diminish the vastness of God’s graciousness and … Continue reading →

The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Revelation 11:19, 12:1-6, 10; Psalm 45; 1 Corinthians 15:20-26; Luke 1:39-56 Have you found yourself watching and listening to less news or have you stopped watching all together? Many people … Continue reading →

The Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14; Psalm 97; 2 Peter 1:16-19; Luke 9:28b-36 A homily on the occasion of moving toward a new assignment. “Master, it is good that we are here; let us make … Continue reading →