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The Baptism of the Lord | Bautismo del Señor

January 10, 2026
Homily for January 11, 2025 (The Baptism of the Lord) Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7; Psalm 29:1-4, 9-10; Acts 10:34-38; Matthew 3:13-17 Inauguration Day is an auspicious event. It often marks a change in the leadership of a city, state or...

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The Epiphany of the Lord | Solemnidad de la Epifanía del Señor

January 5, 2026
Homily for January 4, 2026 (The Epiphany of the Lord) Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72; Ephesians 3:2, 3a, 5-6; Matthew 2:1-12 In Hart Plaza on Detroit’s riverfront is a monument entitled Gateway to Freedom. It recalls the role...

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The Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph | Fiesta de la Sagrada Familia de Jesús, Marí

December 28, 2025
Homily for December 28, 2025 The Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14; Psalm 128:1-5; Colossians 3:12-21; Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23 Christmas has many wonderful elements: it brings families...

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Fourth Sunday of Advent | Cuarto Domingo de Adviento

December 21, 2025
Homily for December 21, 2025 (Fourth Sunday of Advent) Isaiah 7:10-14; Psalm 24; Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-24 “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose / By any other name would smell as...

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