HOMILIES
Pilgrims in Nazareth, Israel, 2016
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One day Zacchaeus hears that Jesus is coming through his town. He wants to see Jesus. But he is too short to see Jesus because of the crowd. Despite his stature he is determined to see him for he knows that even though he is wealthy and successful, something is missing in his life. He realizes that only Jesus can fill this emptiness. Read more »
Today’s gospel describes the Sadducees as “those who deny that there is a resurrection”, Luke (20:27). They thought believing in the resurrection is superstitious. Read more »
No one and nothing remains with us forever. The only thing that abides in us forever is the Love of God. So Jesus calls on us to embrace the permanence of God rather than our temporary life. Read more »
Today’s gospel on the crucifixion of Jesus reminds us that our King is not an imperial king who coerces people to obey his directives from afar and is often filled with anger and wrath for our disobedience but rather a shepherd king who leads us humbly and is always filled with compassion and mercy for us. Read more »