Readings: Wisdom 11: 22–12: 2; Second Thessalonians 1: 11–2: 2; Luke 19: 1-10. Preacher: Jeanne Mooney Just before the Scripture readings at Sunday Mass, the presider invites children to a special Liturgy of the Word. There they hear, in age-appropriate language, the same verses and prayers as the adults are hearing that day. And they hear a homily applying biblical faith… read more →
Readings: Genesis 15:5-12, 7-8; Philippians 3:17-4:1; Luke 9:28b-36Click here to download a PDF of this homily. Preacher: Jeanne Mooney That moment we recognize that God stays with us, changes us. Prayer helps us to discern God’s presence and be transformed by the encounter, even if we don’t realize right away that God is with us. In this week’s reading from… read more →
Readings: Isaiah 63:16B-17, 19B; 64:2-7; 1 Corinthians 1:3-9; Mark 13:33-37 Click here to download a PDF of this homily. Preacher: Jeanne Mooney A group of fourth graders in our Wednesday Night Faith Formation were brainstorming ways to get ready to meet Jesus in Heaven. “Pray,” “Read the Bible,” and “Be kind to others,” topped the list. One busy young man… read more →
Readings: 2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16A; Romans 6:3-4, 8-11; Matthew 10:37-42 Preacher: Jeanne Mooney In this week’s gospel from Matthew, Jesus continues to prepare his disciples for their mission of healing and preaching his message. He warns them that as his followers, sometimes they will be persecuted, hated, and beaten; at other times, they will find open hearts, open doors, even… read more →