HOMILIES
Schoolgirls with Father Valan, Bethlehem, Palestine, 2016
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With the beginning of Advent we also begin a new liturgical year. Today the Word of God opens with a great promise and message of hope from the Prophet Isaiah. He begins his preaching not with events of the past but with good and joyful news of the future. Read more »
Even though the prophecy of the restoration of everlasting peace or the establishment of a peaceful kingdom still waits to be fulfilled, we realize that to God peace has been important since the beginning of time. Read more »
Joy should not be confused with a smile or a laugh or happiness which comes easily to many of us. Joy is not something that we can seek but rather it is something that happens to us and deep inside us. It is an experience of overwhelming delight. It is a mixture of contentment, happiness, confidence, hope and peace. Read more »
In today’s text we read his prophecy about God in his great love for humankind chose the virgin from the house of David to give birth to Christ the Messiah, the Son of God. God shows great love for us by sending Christ to teach and live with us and even to die for us. Read more »
In the days of Isaiah the people of Israel were in a state of political insecurity and spiritual darkness. The spiritual darkness was the result of their unfaithfulness to God and persistent unbelief in the promises of God to their forefathers. Read more »
In today’s text, the prophet Isaiah who has predicted the coming of Christ speaks about the beauty of the feet of the Messiah who brings good news. Isn’t it very strange that he compliments Jesus for his feet? Read more »
A few days ago we celebrated the birth of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. He is God but has humbled Himself and become human for our sake. He has come to live with us, teach us and even die for us. Read more »