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Wake from sleep and be clothed in Christ 2016
Related: Advent: preparing our hearts for the the Second Coming of Jesus
Second Reading Related: St. Augustine converted reading this text of Romans
stories about Advent
The Peace of Jesus 2007
Related
Homilies: Making room for
Jesus in our hearts during Advent 2015
God is offering you a grace this Advent
Advent: preparing our hearts for the the Second Coming of Jesus
Disciples of Jesus 2022
Related Homilies: God is offering you a grace this Advent
Advent: preparing our hearts for the the Second Coming of Jesus
Joseph, Man of Faith, and Patron of the Church
First Reading background Trust in the Lord for his Blessing 2018
Christmas Season
See homilies in Years A, B and C
First Sunday: Baptism of Our Lord
See in Baptism of Our Lord in Years A, B, and C
Behold Jesus the Lamb of God who takes away our sins 2020
Baptism changes the quality of our souls forever 2011
Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world 2008
Jesus is the Lamb of God who takes away our sins
Can you see Jesus in the crowd?
Related Homilies: The dove at Jesus’ baptism 2018
On taking away the sins of the world: homilies on the Sacrament of Reconciliation
From darkness to the light of Jesus 2017
Come after me: call of the disciples 2014
Leave the boat and build up God’s kingdom
Related: Homilies on Vocation
Second Reading Related: The Church is never my Church but always Jesus’ Church
stories about vocation
Meeting Jesus in the Gospels 2020
The beatitudes show us the heart of God 2011
Jesus’ prescription for happiness: the beatitudes
Jesus lived the beatitudes perfectly 2008
Related Homilies: Jesus’ description of happiness
stories about about reversals
stories: dialogue on the Beatitudes
You are precious to Jesus 2023
Keeping your taste and letting the light of Jesus shine 2020
Loving with the heart, not just fulfilling obligations 2020
Related Homilies: Jesus did not come to abolish the Law but to fulfill it 2013
Jesus completed and perfected the Law and can complete and perfect us 2014
If your hand should cause you to sin cut it off: avoiding occasions of sin
What God has joined together, man must not divide
Love your enemies 2023
Not “eye for eye” but “love for eye” 2020
Loving and forgiving enemies 2011
Related homilies: Homilies on forgiving others
Love one another just as I have loved you 2013
stories about reconciliation human forgiveness God’s mercy
Related Homilies: Do not be afraid: Jesus is our model in coping with anxiety 2008
Slow down to enjoy life and hear Jesus
Homilies for the Sixteenth Sunday Year C
First Reading: God will never forget us: motherly description of God’s love 2007
stories about worry/anxiety trust in God time
From ashes to new life with Jesus 2020
Overcoming temptation and giving up sin during Lent because we love Jesus 2008
Dying and rising with Jesus during Lent
Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving during Lent
Related Homilies: Refocusing on Jesus during Lent 2024
Reliving the temptations of Jesus
stories for Lent
Old Testament Readings during Lent
Jesus always ready to forgive 2023
Jesus’ transfiguration reminds us who we are and not to be negative
Related Homilies: Listen to Jesus even as he predicts his passion and death!
Prayer: entering the love of Jesus 2023
Jesus’ transfiguration: a lesson in prayer 2016
stories about light of Jesus light in Guadalupe
The Living Water of Jesus 2020
God has a plan that we find our identity in Christ 2011
Putting the picture of Jesus back together again during Lent 2008
Drink the Living Water of Jesus and you will never again thirst
stories about conversion
Jesus, the Light of the World 2023
We have washed in the Siloam of Baptism and we believe in Jesus 2014
Jesus touches you when you receive the sacraments 2008
on the Psalm: The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want
stories about light of Jesus light in Guadalupe divine light
Sharing in Jesus’ resurrection 2023
Eternal life is now if you believe in Jesus 2017
Jesus invites you to see life in a new way and live with his life now 2008
Come out of your tomb, be unbound and set free
Holy Week to Easter Sunday
See homilies in Years A, B, and C
We meet Jesus at Mass like the two disciples on the road to Emmaus 2008
Attitudes Healed on the Road to Emmaus by meeting Jesus
Related Homilies: We are the Disciples on the Road to Emmaus 2013
United with Jesus our Good Shepherd 2023
Related Homilies: The Lord is my Shepherd, there is nothing I shall want 2012
Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life 2023
Related Homilies: Jesus is the way to the Father 2022
The Spirit of God leads us to the truth about the world and ourselves 2023
If you love me you will keep my commandments
Related Homilies: Loving God with all our heart and loving our neighbor as ourselves
Loving God and loving our neighbor as ourselves 2018
See homilies in Years A, B, and C
See homilies in Years A, B, and C
Pentecost Sunday
See homilies in Years A, B, and C
Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
See homilies in Years A, B, and C
See homilies in Years A, B, and C
Saved by Jesus and doing the will of the Father 2008
Related Homilies: Levi’s/Matthew’s Vocation 2014
Homilies on Vocation; Homilies on God’s mercy
stories about God’s forgiveness
Scripture Commentary: Jesus’ ministry to those on the margins
One, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church 2023
The ministerial priesthood serving the priesthood of all the faithful 2008
Cure the sick, raise the dead, drive out demons
Related Homilies: Homilies on Priesthood; Homilies on Vocation
Second Reading Related: Love of God for us 2009
Do not be afraid: Jesus is our model in coping with anxiety 2008
Declaring ourselves for Jesus in the presence of others
Related Homilies: Taking a stand for Jesus
stories about witnessing to Jesus
Related: Homilies on carrying our cross
stories about our cross
Come to Jesus: his yoke is easy and light 2008
Come to me all you who labor and are burdened
Related Homilies: Jesus’ prayer is a model for our prayer 2018
Jesus’ yoke is easy and his burden light 2018
Producing fruit for Jesus 2023
We need spiritual cardiac surgery to be fertile soil for Jesus’ words 2008
May the Word Jesus sows in us produce fruit
Related: Homilies on the Word of God
Second Reading Related: Faith in the resurrection enables us to endure suffering
Stories: Parable of the Sower (a dialogue)
Only good things come from God 2023
Remove your weeds instead of judging others’ weeds 2008
Stories: Weeds among the wheat: God’s infinite mercy (a dialogue)
Jesus and Mary our treasure 2023
God turns everything to good for those who love him 2011
Second Reading Related: Homilies on turning everything to good
Give to Jesus and he gives to you
Related Homilies: Jesus expands our small vision to his limitless vision
Homilies on the Eucharist stories about the Eucharist
God is waiting to answer us 2023
Growing through trials like Peter
Amazing Grace that saved a wretch like me!
Trusting in Jesus when problems occur
stories about faith
Persisting in prayer like the Canaanite woman and Saint Monica
Related: on faith: Have faith during crises
Why pray when God knows what we want?
on healing We have faith in the power of Jesus to heal us and pick us up
stories about persistence
Scripture Commentary: Jesus’ ministry to those on the margins
Spoiler alert! Evil will not prevail 2023
You are Peter and on this rock I will build my Church 2008
Jesus the Messiah different than expected
You are the Christ, the Son of the living God
Related Homilies: Peter grew to consider suffering for Jesus an honor
stories about the Pope
Peter grew to accept the cross 2011
The Christian meaning of human suffering 2008
Related: Homilies on carrying our cross
stories about our cross
stories about division
We belong to God 2023
Brotherly correction and love of neighbor 2008
Second Reading Related: Homilies on loving our neighbor as ourselves
stories about reconciliation helping others seeing God in others
Forgiveness 2023
Jesus is our model in forgiving others 2011
Related Homilies: Homilies on forgiving others
stories about reconciliation human forgiveness God’s mercy
Always a welcome from God 2023
Life is Christ: a gift in the vineyard 2020
It’s never too late 2017
Called to labor in God’s vineyard 2014
Why be envious because God is generous?
Related: The joy of the Gospel 2021
We do not compare ourselves with others 2016
the last being first: Curé of Ars
All should bend the knee at the name of Jesus 2020
Do you only know about Jesus or do you know Jesus? 2008
Related Homilies: Some of each son in us 2007
Second Reading Related: Having the same attitude as Christ
Stories about conversion
God’s love for us: Jesus’ Sacred Heart 2020
Guarding the Deposit of Faith and producing fruit for the Kingdom
Second Reading Related: Following Jesus begins in your mind
Called to be Chosen 2023
Answering God’s invitation to the banquet: Prayer 2020
Psalm Related: The Lord is my shepherd
Giving to Caesar and to God 2023
Give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God 2014
Loving God with all our heart, soul, and mind, and our neighbor as ourselves 2023
Loving God with all our heart, soul, and mind, and our neighbor as ourselves 2020
Loving God with all our heart, soul, and mind, and our neighbor as ourselves
Related Homilies: Homilies on loving God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength
Homilies on loving our neighbor as ourselves
stories about helping others seeing God in others Do you love me?
Jesus wants your commitment, time and love 2023
Have we not all one Father? The greatest among you must be your servant
Related Homilies: The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector
Priests are spiritual fathers 2014
Serving others and mental health
First Reading Related: Purification of the Old Testament Priesthood 2010
stories about service humility
Oil for our lamps in readiness for the Lord 2023
Do you take the Lord as your God? I do 2020
Related Homilies: Stay awake, praying at all times
A priest’s near death experience
From Fear to Love 2023
Doubling our talents in loving relationship with our heavenly Father 2020
Now is an important and exciting time to double the talents 2011
Doubling talents: growing in virtue 2008
Thirty-Fourth Sunday: Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
The Blind Spot 2023
Jesus is king when we treat others well 2020
Our treasure in heaven will be our corporal works of mercy
Related: Jesus is our king
Homilies on loving our neighbor as ourselves
Psalm Related: The Lord is my shepherd
stories about seeing God in others helping others service