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THE WORD OF GOD IN THE COMMUNITY OF GOD’S PEOPLE

HOMILY FOR THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR C (SUNDAY OF THE WORD OF GOD). On 30 September 2019, the feast of St. Jerome, (who is known for his translation of Scripture and commentaries on the Gospels), Pope Francis, in his Apostolic letter issued Motu Proprio “Aperuit Illis” which is the Latin of the opening […]

ARE YOU LACKING WINE?

HOMILY FOR THE SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR C. Readings: Isaiah 62:1-5; Psalm 96; 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 and John 2:1-11. At the baptism of the Lord (last Sunday), Christ entered the waters of baptism in order to purify it for our subsequent baptism. And after his baptism, he called those that will work with […]

CHRIST WAS BORN FOR ALL

HOMILY FOR THE SOLEMNITY OF THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD. Readings: Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72; Ephesians 3:2-3. 5-6 and Matthew 2:1-12. “All nations on earth shall fall prostrate before you, O Lord” (Psalm 72:11). Today we celebrate the Epiphany of the Lord. Epiphany is from the Greek word, epipháneia, which simply means manifestation, and in […]

MARY, MODEL OF ALL MOTHERS

HOMILY FOR THE SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD: Readings: Numbers: 6:22-27; Psalm 67; Galatians 4:4-7 and Luke 2:16-21. The 2012 publication of the Roman Daily Missal gives a beautiful summary of today’s Liturgy. First, we celebrate the first day of the year; then we think of the circumcision of Jesus, that took place eight […]

A FAMILY OF LOVE AND SACRIFICE

HOMILY FOR THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH, YEAR C. Readings: 1Samuel 1:20-22.24-28; Psalm 84; 1John 3:1-2.21-24 and Luke 2:41-52. Traditionally, on the first Sunday in the Octave of Christmas, which apparently is the last Sunday of the year, we celebrate the Holy family of Nazareth, the family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. […]

A FAMILY OF LOVE AND SACRIFICE

HOMILY FOR THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH, YEAR C. Readings: 1Samuel 1:20-22.24-28; Psalm 84; 1John 3:1-2.21-24 and Luke 2:41-52. Traditionally, on the first Sunday in the Octave of Christmas, which apparently is the last Sunday of the year, we celebrate the Holy family of Nazareth, the family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. […]

THE INCARNATION: AUTO-REVELATION OF GOD

HOMILY FOR THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD (CHRISTMAS DAY), YEAR A/B/C. Readings: Isaiah 52:7-10; Psalm 98; Hebrew 1:1-6 and John 1:1-18. No one has ever seen God; the only begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, he has made him known (Jn 1:18). Today we celebrate the Word of God that became […]

THE ANGEL’S CANDLE: PEACE

HOMILY FOR FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT, YEAR C. Readings: Micah 5:2-5; Psalm 80; Hebrews 10:5-10 and Luke 1:39-45. As we approach the end of the season of Advent, we recall it is divided in to two parts: (from the 1st Sunday to the 16th of December, and from the 17th to 24th December). We remember […]

THE SHEPHERD’S CANDLE: JOY

HOMILY FOR THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT (GAUDETE), YEAR C. Readings: Zephaniah 3:14-18; Psalm (Isaiah 12); Philippians 4:4-7 and Luke3:10-18. The third Sunday of advent is popularly known as “Gaudete Sunday,” which means, “Rejoice.” This Sunday is symbolized by the rose/pink candle which signifies joy. The candle is called the Shepherd’s Candle because it stands for […]

THE SECOND ADVENT CANDLE: LOVE

HOMILY FOR THE SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT, YEAR C. Readings: Baruch 5:1-9; Psalm 126; Philippians 1:4-6.8-11 and Luke 3:1-6. This Sunday we light the second candle of the Advent wreath, which signifies love, and is otherwise known as the Bethlehem Candle. Like the prophecy Candle, the Bethlehem Candle is purple, signifying repentance and royalty. This […]

THE FEAR OF THE FUTURE

HOMILY FOR THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR The fear of the future has hindered and restricted so many Christians from the virtue of generosity in which the virtue of hospitality is embedded. This fear has lured so many to preserve and hoard their belongings to themselves alone. There is no way we can be generous if we continue […]