Homilies from February, 2023
First Sunday of Lent
February 25, 2023
Genesis 2:7-9, 3:1-7; Romans 5:12-19; Matthew 4:1-11
Less than two weeks ago, an evangelical pastor in Mozambique died trying to do what he thought Jesus did in preparation for his public ministry. Rev. Francisco Barajah...
Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 19, 2023
7th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-18; 1 Corinthians 3:16-23; Matthew 5:38-48
If you asked many people today, especially those under age 50, to identify Norman Vincent Peale, they would probably respond with...
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 11, 2023
Sirach 15:15-20; 1 Corinthians 2:6-10; Matthew 5:20-37)
If you’re a fan of Samoas®, Thin Mints®, and Do-Si-Dos®, then you probably need to meet Katie Francis. She’s a student at the University...
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 5, 2023
Homily for February 5, 2023 (5th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Isaiah 58:7-10; 1 Corinthians 2:1-5; Matthew 5:13-16
When we were children, one of my sisters seemed to have a love affair with salt. (Mine was—and...
Notes from a Journey - Capuchin Friar John Celichowski