Homilies from December, 2016

Make sure that you have greater peace in your hearts

Homily for January 1, 2017 (Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God) Numbers 6:22-27; Psalm 67; Galatians 4:4-7; Luke 2:16-21 The next time you walk past a Nativity scene—in your home, here in church or...

No darkness can overcome this light

Homily for the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) 2016—St. Kevin Parish, Chicago Vigil Mass:  Isaiah 62:1-5; Psalm 89; Acts 13:16-17, 22-5; Matthew 1:1-25 Mass During the Day:  Isaiah 52:7-10; Psalm 98; Hebrews...

We share in the call of Mary and Joseph

Homily for December 18, 2016 (4th Sunday of Advent) Isaiah 7:10-14; Psalm 24; Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-24 “Pick your poison!”  We’ve probably all heard that phrase at one time or another.  Its...

Signs of Healing

Homily for December 11, 2016 (3rd Sunday of Advent) Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10; Psalm 146; James 5:7-10; Matthew 11:2-11 I was shaving in front of the bathroom mirror one recent morning and found myself staring at a scar that runs...