Click here for the readings of the day At this point in the Gospel of Matthew, we are in the middle of a long series of Jesus’ teachings to His disciples. In these teachings, Jesus explains how to live in right relationship with God, with ourselves, and with one another. His teaching for us today... Continue Reading →
The Burning Love of God for Us: Homily for the 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A
Click here for this weekend's readings. In all of the readings today, we see the heart of God burning with desire for us. His heart is moved with pity for us because we are troubled and abandoned, like sheep without a shepherd. He desires that we might belong to Him and He to us. There... Continue Reading →
When I Am Weak, then I Am Strong: Homily for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B
Click here for this weekend's readings St. Paul declares in the Second Reading today: “I will … boast most gladly of my weaknesses…” I think most of us here, if we’re being honest, would rather say, “I will boast most gladly of my strengths—my skills and talents, the things I’m good at, my successes and... Continue Reading →