Readings: Deuteronomy 18:15-20; 1Corinthians 7: 32-35; Mark 1: 21-28 Click here to download a PDF of this homily. Preacher: Sr. Chris Wagner In his book The Road to Character, author David Brooks gives the reader example after example of historic figures who lived their lives with a stalwart attention to doing the right thing. Their self-discipline and subjugation of ego… read more →
Readings: 1 Samuel 3:3B-10,19; 1 Corinthians 6: 13C-15A, 17-20; John 1: 35-42 Click here to download a PDF of this homily. Preacher: Marlene Bessette As I prayed over today’s gospel, what kept surfacing for me is the power of a question. In my experience, a question is a very useful tool—in business, education, therapy…really in any kind of relationship. Good… read more →
Readings: Isaiah 60: 1-6; Ephesians 3: 2-3A, 5-6; Matthew 2: 1-12 Click here to download a PDF of this homily. Preacher: Gloria Ulterino Catherine was her name. You could easily spot her in church—tall, stately, usually wearing a stylish hat. A professional woman, of friendly demeanor, she always accompanied her husband and his disabled daughter. Her husband,Tom, was one of… read more →
Readings: Sirach 3:2-6; 12-14; Colossians 3:12-21; Luke 2:22-40 Click here to download a PDF of this homily. Preacher: Frank Staropoli Holy Family Sunday has a nickname: Elbow Sunday. You can see it happening particularly during the Colossians reading: • “Wives, be subordinate to your husbands” (poke!) • “Husbands love your wives and avoid any bitterness toward them (jab!) • “Children,… read more →
Readings for the Mass at dawn: Isaiah 62:11-12; Titus 3:4-7’ Luke 2: 15-20 Click here to download a PDF of this homily. Preacher: Cathy Kamp Songwriters for How the Grinch Stole Christmas first asked the question, “Where are you Christmas?” Now the song is a staple in our Christmas playlists. This Advent, my wise spiritual director gave me homework—be mindful… read more →
Readings: Isaiah 61:1-2A, 10-11; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24; John 1:6-8, 19-28 Click here to download a PDF of this homily. Preacher: Sr. Janet Korn Wouldn’t it be a wonderful thing if we had an Isaiah speaking to us in the Convention Center, clothed with a robe of justice, preaching joyful and encouraging words of hope, freeing us from lethargy and fatigue? … read more →
Readings: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11; 2 Peter 3:8-14; Mark: 1:1-8 Click here to download a PDF of this homily. Preacher: Sue Howard What is this world coming to? I won’t list all those things that keep us up all night with worry. But we humans often fail to honor each other’s lives. Life’ is not fair to the poor, the oppressed… 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: Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17; 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28; Matthew 25: 31-36 Click here to download a PDF of this homily. Preacher: Amanda Rayburn Recent events have me thinking a lot about leadership. Who are our leaders? And I don’t just mean world or national leaders, but all leaders—local officials, neighborhood leaders, the presidents of universities and businesses, religious leaders. A… read more →
Readings: Proverbs 31: 10-13, 19-20, 30-31; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6; Matthew 25:14-30 Click here to download PDF of this homily. Preacher: Sr. Barbara Moore Let me make one observation about our first reading and then turn to our Gospel from Matthew. As I reflected on the first reading with Advent soon to come, my mind went to Mary, the worthy wife… read more →