Homilies from October, 2016

God’s Grace in Our Lives

Homily for October 30, 2016 (31st Sunday in Ordinary Time) Wisdom 11:22-12:2; Psalm 145; 2 Thessalonians 11:11-2:2; Luke 19:1-10 Our culture and economy encourage upward mobility, particularly in the material sense....

Sinners on their way to becoming saints

Homily for October 23, 2016 (30th Sunday in Ordinary Time) Sirach 35:1-12-14, 16-18; Psalm 34; 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-28; Luke 18:9-14               ...

Be our best selves

Homily for October 16, 2016 (29th Sun. Ord. Time) Exodus 17:8-13; Psalm 121; 2 Timothy 3:14-4:2; Luke 18:1-8 Last Sunday night I joined millions of other Americans to watch the second Presidential Debate.  Like many, I...

We are all “lepers” in some way

Homily for October 9, 2016 (28th Sunday in Ordinary Time) 2 Kings 5:14-17; Psalm 98; 2 Timothy 2:8-13; Luke 17:11-19 This past week we celebrated the Memorial of St. Francis of Assisi, one of the most beloved saints of all...