Homilies from November, 2018

Solemnity of Christ the King

Daniel 7:13-14; Psalm 93:1, 1-2, 5 (1a); Revelation 1:5-8; John 18:33b-37 At last count there were still over 25 monarchs reigning in countries all over the world, from King Salman in Saudi Arabia to Queen Elizabeth of the...

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Daniel 12:1-3; Psalm 16; Hebrews 10:11-14, 18; Mark 13:24-32 As our skies turn darker and the weather gets colder in this part of the world, we approach the end of another liturgical year.  November is the month in...

32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

1 Kings 17:10-16; Psalm 146; Hebrews 9:24-28; Mark 12:38-44   Last week we heard about the two greatest commandments:            to love God with all our heart, mind, soul and strength...

31st Sunday in Ordinary Time

Deuteronomy 6:2-6; Psalm 18; Hebrews 7:23-28; Mark 12:28b-34   In this country we are sometimes cautioned,           “Don’t wear your religion on your sleeve.”  We...