Homilies from April, 2024

Fifth Sunday of Easter | Quinto Domingo de Pascua

Acts 9:26-31; Psalm 22:27-28, 30-32; 1 John 3:8-14; John 15:1-8 The late comedian W.C. Fields was known for his humor and his love (and prodigious consumption) of alcoholic beverages.  He once confessed: “I cook...

Good Shepherd Sunday | Domingo del Buen Pastor

Acts 4:8-12; Psalm 118 (v.v.); 1 John 3:1-2; John 10:11-18 Recently, Vanderbilt University in Nashville announced its tuition and fees for the 2024-2025 school year. They will approach the eye-watering threshold of $100,000....

Third Sunday of Easter | Tercer Domingo de Pascua

Acts 1:13-15, 17-19; Psalm 4 (v.v.); 1 John 1:1-5a; Luke 24:35-48 Today’s gospel passage begins with a startling visit and ends with a stirring commission. The two disciples who encountered Jesus on the road to Emmaus...

2nd Sunday of Easter | 2do Domingo de Pascua

2nd Sunday of Easter—Divine Mercy Acts 4:32-35; 1 John 5:1-6; John 20:19-31 Last weekend, I found myself where no one wants to be on a holiday, not to mention the holiest days of the year. I spent Good Friday, Holy...