Latest Homilies
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 15, 2023
Isaiah 49:3, 5-6; 1 Corinthians 1:1-3; John 1:29-34
Hans Christian Andersen, the famed 19th century Danish author of fairy tales, urged his readers: “Enjoy life. There’s plenty of time to be dead.”
The older I...
Epiphany of the Lord
January 7, 2023
Isaiah 60:1-6; Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6; Matthew 2:1-12
Several years ago, when I served as pastor of a large parish, we were looking for ways to be better stewards of our environment and budget. One of the ways that seemed obvious...
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
December 31, 2022
Numbers 6:22-27; Psalm 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Galatians 4:4-7; Luke 2:16-21
We’re familiar with Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and Valentine’s Day. Thanks to greeting card companies, trade associations, and...
Christmas
December 25, 2022
Homily for the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) 2022
Isaiah 52:7-10; Hebrews 1:1-6; John 1:1-18
At our Easter Vigil, we read in the Book of Genesis:
In the beginning, when God created the heavens and the earth,
the...
Notes from a Journey - Capuchin Friar John Celichowski