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Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, Year A Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17 Psalm 23:1-2, 2-3, 5-6 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28 Matthew 25:14-31-46 November 26, 2017 Today is our last Sunday before we begin a new liturgical year. That means…
Read MoreIf you are a long-term reader of my blog and website, then you know that I fell away from the Church after Confirmation but returned after 16 years. It is very important for me to be mindful of those who…
Read MoreToday we celebrate our national holiday of Thanksgiving. While it is a secular holiday in origin, it is a holiday that reminds us to be thankful for what God has given us. In the spirit of giving thanks, our Catholic…
Read MoreToday’s first reading (11/22/17, 33rd Wednesday in Ordinary Time, Year One) continues on the same struggle as yesterday’s first reading. Yesterday, Eleazar, a 90 year old man who remained faithful to the Jewish customs was being forced to choose between being…
Read More33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31 Psalm 128:1-2, 3, 4-5 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6 Matthew 25:14-30 November 19, 2017 Just as the man in the parable “entrusted his possessions” to three of his servants, God has…
Read MoreHomily for November 2017 Holy Hour – Year of the Eucharist Deuteronomy 26:1-11 Psalm 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Matthew 15:32-39 We come tonight for our monthly hour. The timing of starting our holy hours comes…
Read More31st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A Malachi 1:14b-2:2b, 8-10 Psalm 131:1, 2, 3 1 Thessalonians 2:7b-9, 13 Matthew 23:1-12 November 5, 2017 The Lord said to his priests through the prophet Malachi, “You have turned aside from the way…
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