The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity) 2016 – Cycle C Nehemiah 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10; Psalm 19; 1 Corinthians 12:12-30; Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21 31 October 1517 – a spark was struck in Wittenberg, Saxony … Continue reading →

The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 2016 – Cycle C Isaiah 62:1-5; Psalm 96; 1 Corinthians 12:4-11; John 2:1-11 Last week I concluded my homily by asking, what does it mean for you to be baptized into dying and rising … Continue reading →

Christmas V – Baptism of the Lord 2016 – Cycle C Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11; Psalm 104; Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-7; Luke 35-16; 21-22 “In baptism, Elizabeth died with Christ and rose with Christ to new life. May she now share with … Continue reading →

Christmas IV – Epiphany 2016 – Cycle ABC Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72; Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6; Matthew 2:1-12 If I asked you to identify your religious affiliation what would you answer?…Christian? …Catholic? For some gathered here, could your answer be …Unsure? … Continue reading →

Christmas III – Mary, the Mother of God 2016 – Cycle ABC Numbers 6:22-27; Psalm 67; Galatians 4:4-7; Luke 2:16-21 Women experience something unique from that of men. Each month they are reminded in blood and water of the possibility … Continue reading →

Christmas II – Holy Family 2015 – Cycle C 1 Samuel 1:20-22, 24-28; Psalm 128; 1 John 3:1-2 21-24; Luke 2:41-52 From politicians to religious leaders; many people are bemoaning the demise of the family. Do you agree with this … Continue reading →