Homily
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Five ways to grow in hope
"How long, O LORD? I cry for help but you do not listen!" The first two chapters of the Prophet Habakkuk go from the pits of despair to the heights of hope. They…
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The three proper ways to respond to the cross
Homily for the Exaltation of the Holy Cross “With their patience worn out by the journey,the people complained against God.” (Num 21:4b) We live in a broken world. God’s plan to fix this…
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How to Wait with Blessed Hope
Blessed are those servants whom the master finds vigilant on his arrival. (Lk 12:32-48) When I combine the message in all of the readings for the liturgy, one phrase comes to mind:“As we…
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Prodded to be a Good Samaritan
The question the scribe had for Jesus was, “Who is my neighbor?” Jesus answers with the parable of the Good Samaritan. A man is robbed and abandoned on the side of the…
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How to begin a relationship with the Holy Trinity
Do you have a personal relationship with Jesus? It's a good question. On the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, a better question might be, “Do you have a relationship with the Holy…
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The best advocate in the chaos
There are times when we need an Advocate. We need someone to advance our cause, to put into words what we’re feeling, and to speak truth to the powers holding us back. The…
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How to keep the gift of divine mercy flowing
In scripture, there are two different images of the disciples. In the gospel (Jn 20:20), they're behind locked doors. They are afraid. At least one is filled with doubts. In Acts (5:12-16), they’re…
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This is what Jesus said you should also do…
In the gospel, Jesus gives a command. “As I have done for you, you should also do.” What did he do? A disgusting, humiliating task assigned to the lowest of slaves. He washed…
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The most important part of a Lenten pilgrimage
Two questions: What are your prayer intentions for Lent? How is God answering these intentions? I ask this because I just finished a pilgrimage to the shrines of Mexico. The leader, Fr. Marcel…
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How to Interpret the Upside Down Beatitudes
Jesus is turning what we value upside down. Blessed are the poor?!? Woe to the rich?!? Blessed are those who cry?!? Woe to those who laugh?!? Is he serious? I think we need…
