Readings: Sirach 3:2-6; 12-14; Colossians 3:12-21; Luke 2:22-40 Click here to download a PDF of this homily. Preacher: Frank Staropoli Holy Family Sunday has a nickname: Elbow Sunday. You can see it happening particularly during the Colossians reading: • “Wives, be subordinate to your husbands” (poke!) • “Husbands love your wives and avoid any bitterness toward them (jab!) • “Children,… read more →
Readings for the Mass at dawn: Isaiah 62:11-12; Titus 3:4-7’ Luke 2: 15-20 Click here to download a PDF of this homily. Preacher: Cathy Kamp Songwriters for How the Grinch Stole Christmas first asked the question, “Where are you Christmas?” Now the song is a staple in our Christmas playlists. This Advent, my wise spiritual director gave me homework—be mindful… read more →
Readings: Isaiah 61:1-2A, 10-11; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24; John 1:6-8, 19-28 Click here to download a PDF of this homily. Preacher: Sr. Janet Korn Wouldn’t it be a wonderful thing if we had an Isaiah speaking to us in the Convention Center, clothed with a robe of justice, preaching joyful and encouraging words of hope, freeing us from lethargy and fatigue? … read more →
Readings: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11; 2 Peter 3:8-14; Mark: 1:1-8 Click here to download a PDF of this homily. Preacher: Sue Howard What is this world coming to? I won’t list all those things that keep us up all night with worry. But we humans often fail to honor each other’s lives. Life’ is not fair to the poor, the oppressed… read more →