Homilies

The "breaking open" of the Word of God, that is, the homily is as essential as the "breaking the bread" and the pouring of the Cup. The Eucharistic Liturgy is a double table of the presence of Christ in Word and Sacrament. Below are past and recent homilies.

Ordinary 28

The Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2020 – Cycle A – Isaiah 25:6-10a; Psalm 23; Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20; Matthew 22:1-14 In 1976 the bishops of our country issued a modest statement. It was a call to all Catholics…“to become informed … Continue reading →

David Wm. Mickiewicz

Oct 9, 20205 min read

Ordinary 27

The Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time The Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi 2020 – Cycle A – Isaiah 5:1-7; Psalm 80; Philippians 4:6-9; Matthew 21:33-43 Eight centuries ago in a small walled Tuscan hill town there lived a youthful … Continue reading →

David Wm. Mickiewicz

Oct 3, 20205 min read

Ordinary 26

The Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2020 – Cycle A – Ezekiel 18:25-28; Psalm 25; Philippians 2:1-11; Matthew 21:28-32 We have been gathering for 2.5 months in the cemetery for the Eucharist. This move from out of our church building … Continue reading →

David Wm. Mickiewicz

Sep 26, 20204 min read

Ordinary 25

The Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2020 – Cycle A – Isaiah 55:6-9; Psalm 145; Philippians 1:20c–24, 27a; Matthew 20:1-16a The kingdom of heaven is like… This summer we have heard the kingdom of heaven is like…a mustard seed or … Continue reading →

David Wm. Mickiewicz

Sep 18, 20204 min read

Ordinary 24

The Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2020 – Cycle A; Sirach 27:30-28:7; Psalm 103; Romans 14:7-9; Matthew 18: 21-35 The bitter anger in people’s faces as protesters rage at fellow citizens who oppose their political point of view over issues … Continue reading →

David Wm. Mickiewicz

Sep 12, 20203 min read

Ordinary 23

The Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time On the Occasion of the Ordination of Paul Cerosaletti to the Order of Deacons How many of you have spent a good portion of your lives, setting tables, preparing and serving food and cleaning … Continue reading →

David Wm. Mickiewicz

Sep 5, 20204 min read

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