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Homily Tuesday, May 5, 2026 Acts 14:19-28 Paul and Barnabas were stoned. Afterward, they went to proclaim the Good News: God is Love, God loves us. Turn away from evil and allow God to love you. Finding new disciples allows the mission to continue. John 14:27-31a Jesus said, “You would rejoice that ...

Homily Monday, May 4, 2026 Acts 14:5-18 “We proclaim to you good news that you should turn from these idols to the living God.” This is the Good News. Turning away from evil and allowing ourselves to be loved by God. The Good News is Jesus; it is the Love of God. John 14:21-26 “The Holy Spiritt that...

Homily Sunday, May 3, 2026 Acts 6:1-7 "The apostles chose seven men filled with the Spirit." The more people there are to proclaim the joy of being children of God, the more joy will spread to every heart. 1 Peter 2:4-9 "You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood." This kingship i...

Homily Saturday, May 2, 2026 Acts 13:44-52 On the road, there are people who have no idea of what God's presence is like. It is good to approach them gently and reveal the beauty of God in their hearts. John 14:7-14 Jesus said to Philip, “Whoever has seen me has seen the Father.” When we realize tha...

Homily Friday, May 1, 2026 *Roman Calendar Acts 13:26-33 "God raised Jesus from the dead." Jesus rose from the dead to confirm for us the reality of eternal life. John 14:1-6 Thomas said to Jesus, "Master, we do not know where you are going; how can we know the way?" Eternal life...

Homily Thursday, April 30 Roman Calendar Acts 13:13-25 We realize that for the first evangelizers, the goal was to unite Jews and new Christians in the reality that God is with all peoples. John 13:16-20 Jesus said, “Whoever receives the one I send receives me.” Whoever transmits the love, joy, and ...

Homily Wednesday April 29 2026 Roman Calendar Acts 12:24–13:5 It is wonderful to observe the gifts and charisms of the Apostles and disciples on their journey to evangelize the Good News: God is with us. John 12:44–50 “I am the light, I came into the world as light.” I am love, I am in the world as ...

Homily Tuesday, April 28 Acts 11:19-26 We observe that the first Apostles and disciples are on their way proclaiming that Jesus is Lord. Let us go everywhere to evangelize that God loves us; his joy and his peace are within us. John 10:22-30 "The Father and I are one." The number one is Go...

Homily, Monday, April 27 Acts 11:1-18 “So then, even to the Gentiles, God has granted life-giving repentance to the Gentiles too!” Peter was somewhat hesitant to go to the Gentiles. Jesus conveyed his message of loving us all. Thank you, Holy Spirit, for illuminating the beauty of God in each of us....

Homily Sunday, April 26 Acts 2:14-41 Baptism is the person's or many persons agreement to be in relationship with God. God is always in relationship with us. Do we accept being in relationship with God? 1 Peter 2:20b-25 Saint Peter says, "You have returned to the shepherd." Let us constant...

Homily, Saturday, April 25 1 Peter 5:5b-14 Saint Peter says: “Be sober and vigilant. Let us remain attentive to God’s presence in our lives. This greatly helps us to stay away from evil. Mark 16:15-20 “Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved.” Allowing ourselves to be loved by God and turning...

Homily Friday, April 24 Acts 9:1-20 “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?” He said, “Who are you, sir?” The reply came, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting.” All evil and harm to one's neighbor is a separation from the Love of God. John 6:52-59 Jesus said, “Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my b...

Homily, Thursday, April 23 Acts 8:26-40 “What is to prevent my being baptized?” Everyone can be baptized. John 6:44-51 “I am the living bread that came down from heaven.” The word “living” is the word “life.” The life of God descends into us and raises us to him. Biblical texts: NAB-RE Normand Thomas.

Homily Wednesday, April 22 Acts 8:1b-8 “Those who had been scattered went about preaching the word.” When we understand that it is God who loves us, that the joy of the child within us is God, and so is life itself, each person who goes in another direction carries the message within them and passes...

Homily Tuesday, April 21 Acts 7:51–8:1a Stephen said, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” Stephen is in communion with God, and his last words proclaim that God, the Lord Jesus, is always with him. John 6:30–35 “My Father gives you the true bread from heaven.” Grace, the love of God, is from God and is...

Homily, Monday, April 20 Acts 6:8-15 “They could not withstand the wisdom and the Spirit with which Stephen spoke.” When a person allows himself to be taught by the Holy Spirit, his language becomes pure, simple, and realistic. John 6:22-29 “Do not work for food that perishes but for the food that e...

Homily Sunday, April 19 Acts 2:14-33 “God raised him up, releasing him from the throes of death, because it was impossible for him to be held by it.” Death has no power over life, much less over God. 1 Peter 1:17-21 God’s love is his work. Redemption is his forgiveness of our sins, so that we may co...

Homily Saturday, April 18 Acts 6:1-7 The apostles say. "Brothers, select from among you seven reputable men, filled with the Spirit and wisdom, whom we shall appoint to this task." The first criterion for knowing if someone follows Jesus is to see if they allow themselves to be loved by Go...

Homily Friday, April 17 *Mass according to the Roman Calendar Acts 5:34-42 When people experience the joy of God, it spreads and no one can stop it. Besides, why would anyone try to stop it? John 6:1-15 “Jesus knew that they were going to come and carry him off to make him king.” “Their king.” Their...

Homily, Thursday, April 16 Acts 5:27-33 Peter and the Apostles say: “God exalted Jesus at his right hand.” The right hand signifies truth. It is true that God elevates all people to himself, and first and foremost, Jesus Christ. John 3:31-36 “The Father loves the Son and has given everything over to...