Homilies from December, 2016
Make sure that you have greater peace in your hearts
December 31, 2016
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
December 24, 2016
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
December 17, 2016
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
December 10, 2016
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...