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All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for refutation, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that one who belongs to God may be competent, equipped for every good work.

"Where are the Others?" Where are We?

Homily for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

"If Only..." 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Often, we think that we can do the great work that Jesus gives us to do “only if” we receive something more. Jesus tells us that we already have what we need.

26th Sunday Homily

The rich man’s sin was not being rich. It was being complacent in the face of the opportunity to help Lazarus.

25th Sunday Homily

As stewards of God’s gifts we are blessed to share in His good work. Our task is to make good use of that time of sharing the blessings we’re given

25o domingo homilia

Somos bendecidos a compartir en la obra de Dios como mayordomos.

24th Sunday Homily

When we distort the image of God, we become distorted ourselves. Jesus restores that image - for both of us.

23rd Sunday Homily

Rather than a curse to be avoided, suffering is a gift - when seen from a Christian perspective

22nd Sunday Homily

Is Hell really an endless series of cocktail parties? When we exalt ourselves, we may be asking for more trouble than we think.

21st Sunday Homily

God gathers us together into one Church so that we can be sent out as “fugitives” to the world, sharing the saving message of the Gospel.