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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.
- Eighteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year B)
Sun, Aug 1
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Paul’s instruction is a reminder that Christ did not save us in order that we may live anyway that we choose. He saved us so that we may live holy lives, and thus to live in a way that is radically different from our lifestyle as unbelievers. He calls us to conduct ourselves in a manner that is worthy of our calling in Christ. Read more »
- Nineteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year B)
Sun, Aug 8
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When we deliberately choose the wrong way, when we do what we know is wrong, when we do not allow the Spirit to be manifested in our thoughts, words and actions, when we allow any bad feelings, when we harbor any grudges in our hearts, when we suppress the Spirit who wants to express kindness, love and forgiveness the Spirit grieves for us like parents grieve for their wayward children. Read more »
- Twentieth Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year B)
Sun, Aug 15
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When they asked him for this bread, Jesus startled them by saying, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst.”, John (6:35). In other words, Jesus is the "bread" that God sent to earth so that they might gain eternal life. Read more »
- Twenty First Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year B)
Sun, Aug 22
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Today Paul seems to point out to us that our own home is the first and the best place where we can manifest our Christian call to holiness, especially one with married couples in it. I believe it is more difficult to be Christ’s witness among people with whom we have a developed and committed relationship than among strangers and non-believers. Because the pressures and challenges from people close to us, and the familiarity with their weaknesses could make it difficult for us to live our faith. Read more »
- Twenty Second Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year B)
Sun, Aug 29
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As Saint Paul points out in his letter to the Romans, (12:3), “Each of us is given a measure of faith”. So the problem is not that we don’t have faith. It’s just a question of knowing how to use our faith and applying our faith to life’s challenges. Read more »