Readings: Exodus 22:20-26; 1 Thessalonians 1:5C-10; Matthew 22:34-40 Click here to download a PDF of this homily. Preacher: Patrick Fox All three readings for today offer an opportunity for critical contemporary reflection. We hear of how we ought to treat aliens. We hear that the word has been brought to all places. And finally we hear Jesus echoing the Hebrew… read more →
Readings: Isaiah 45: 1, 4-6; 1 Thessalonians 1: 1-5B; Matthew 22: 15-21 Click here to download PDF of this homily. Preacher: Brigit Hurley Today’s Gospel reading appears to be “ripped from the headlines,” raising issues that have been in our news and in our public discourse lately about Americans’ values—such as, questions about separation of church and state, and… read more →
Readings: Isaiah 25:6-10A; Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20; Matthew 22:1-14 Click here to download a PDF of this homily. Preacher: Giovina Caroscio In today’s first reading, two images—one tender and one extravagant—seize my attention. With gentleness and love Isaiah proclaims, “The Lord God will wipe away the tears from every face.” These words bring comfort as we grapple with… read more →
Readings: Readings: Isaiah 5:1-7; Philippians 4: 6-9; Matthew 21:33-43 Download a PDF of this homily. Preacher: Gloria Ulterino Violence, mayhem and murder! What a tough Gospel! To say nothing of Isaiah’s judgment! Are we to be forever stuck with a god who seemingly hurls thunder bolts? Who seemingly indicts and punishes? Or, is something far greater at work… read more →