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HOMILIES

Father Valan and his parents at Place of Transfiguration, Israel, 2017  Father Valan and his parents at Place of Transfiguration, Israel, 2017 Enlarge Image

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5 items found in the database within the above time frame. Read or Listen to the homilies by clicking on the links below or use the Prev or Next buttons to select a different month of the year.

  • Fifth Sunday of Lent (Year C)
    Sun, Apr 6 Views 736 Listen 2 Downloads 0

    God has given us both the free will and the right guidance to use that freedom wisely. Hence, let us not point our finger condemningly at others, but rather look into ourselves, into our lives and see where we have come short and mend our ways. Let us not live in a state of denial about sins, making excuses for ourselves one way or another. Read more »

  • Palm Sunday (Year C)
    Sun, Apr 13 Views 603 Listen 2 Downloads 0

    A dominant theme in the second part of the Book is that of “servanthood”. Four texts in particular, which are also collectively called the “Servant Songs” describe the call and work of a certain “servant of the Lord” or “God’s servant.” Read more »

  • Easter Sunday Vigil (Year C)
    Sat, Apr 19 Views 421 Listen 1 Downloads 0

    For Christians around the world today is not just another Saturday, it is Holy Saturday. It is the day Jesus, the Holy One of God, descended to the realm of the dead. It is a day of grief and sorrow, and yet as the sun sets, we gather in silence to reflect, pray, and await the glorious resurrection of Jesus on Easter Sunday morning. Read more »

  • Easter Sunday (Year C)
    Sun, Apr 20 Views 659 Listen 3 Downloads 0

    So, today as we rejoice over and be glad for God’s enduring love, His deliverance from sin and death, His protection and care, and His gift of eternal life in Christ, let us live with an eternal perspective, valuing spiritual growth and our relationship with God above all else, anticipating with joy the day of glorious celebration when He returns to share His glory with us and all those who await His coming. Read more »

  • Second Sunday of Easter (Year C)
    Sun, Apr 27 Views 448 Listen 2 Downloads 0

    John’s experience on the island of Patmos is a reminder of the possibility of great spiritual experience under adverse conditions. At times, we may also find ourselves in those circumstances of John – feeling exiled, isolated and abandoned in some way. But we do not need to fear death nor the evil powers because Christ is the Lord over all of life’s circumstances. Read more »

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