Category: Homily
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Christmas is God’s way of saying, “Excuse me!”
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If one ordinary child can change the community in the plane, think about how the birth of the son of God can change the human family. Christmas is our celebration of the God of the universe breaking into our world of selfishness, loneliness, sadness, and pain and saying, “Excuse me!”
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A Word Only Found in the Desert
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“The word of God came to John in the desert.” (Lk 3:1-6) These are words of great hope, not only for the people of John’s time but also for you and me. Just as the word of God came to John, the word of God can come to Scott. The…
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What do you need to leave behind?
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Homily for the 30th Sunday: Bartimaeus threw aside his cloak, sprang up, and came to Jesus. Jesus said to him in reply, “What do you want me to do for you?” (Mk 10:46-52) That’s quite a question from Jesus: What do you want me to do for you? The blind…
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Don’t succumb to the eyes of envy
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Homily for the 25th Sunday of Ordinary Time Envy is not a pretty word. It is a deadly word. Out of the seven deadly sins, envy is number two. Number one is our other ‘frenemy’, pride. Saint James says it is the source of all wars and conflicts. “Where do…
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What is the two-point plan of Jesus?
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Can you imagine someone running for political office saying the same things Jesus said in the gospel (Mk 8:27-35)? “Fellow Citizens. Let me introduce my two-point plan to benefit all: (1) Deny yourself. (2) Take up your cross. Follow me!” He or she is not going to get many votes. …
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The three most important items for a faith journey
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Jesus sent the twelve on a journey (Mk 6:7-13). Jesus also sends us on a journey. It is a journey of faith, a journey of life, and a journey of mission. Let us join the twelve and learn what Jesus has to teach. It first was a journey of faith. …
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One Thing Contrary to the Kingdom of God: Control
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When facing life’s uncertainties, what can you do?
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Lord, open the eyes of my heart
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What’s a prayer you can say each morning that will change your outlook on life?
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Three Gifts Jesus Gave in the Cenacle
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What did Jesus give to the frightened disciples to make them go from fearful to fearless?
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How to live Easter every day
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What keeps us from experiencing this same Easter joy, even amidst life’s messiness?