Homily Thursday, November 20 2025
33rd OT
1 M 2:15-29
"We will keep the covenant of our ancestors."
God's love is the covenant.
Lk 19:41-44
Jesus weeps over Jerusalem: "If this day you only knew what makes for peace—but now it is hidden from your eyes."
Each person is distant by a certain percentage from God's love, from joy, from peace. And these people weep.
The distance of one person, of many people, from God's love is the evil that spreads in the world.
We welcome God's love, and we have missionaries who allow God the Missionary to reach all hearts. Peace and joy increase in the world.
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Normand Thomas.
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Homily Friday, November 21 2025
33rd OT
1M 4:36-37, 52-59
"For eight days they celebrated the dedication of the altar and joyfully offered burnt offerings and sacrifices of deliverance and praise."
Joy and bliss, is the feast of the Heart to hearts, of God with us, in our being.
Luke 19:45-48
The Presentation of Mary in the Temple inspires us to present ourselves to God, in order to receive from Him all that we need in the present moment.
A suggestion to achieve this: let us follow this recommendation from Pope Saint John XXIII: "Let us simplify complicated things and not complicate simple things."
Jesus repeats what is written: "My house shall be a house of prayer."
Mary is a person in prayer. Prayer is to be in the presence of God.
Lord, thank you for being with us and in all people.
May each person allow Jesus to open their heart so that His Love may pass through them and touch the hearts of others along the way.
Biblical texts: NAB-RE
Normand Thomas.
33rd OT
1M 4:36-37, 52-59
"For eight days they celebrated the dedication of the altar and joyfully offered burnt offerings and sacrifices of deliverance and praise."
Joy and bliss, is the feast of the Heart to hearts, of God with us, in our being.
Luke 19:45-48
The Presentation of Mary in the Temple inspires us to present ourselves to God, in order to receive from Him all that we need in the present moment.
A suggestion to achieve this: let us follow this recommendation from Pope Saint John XXIII: "Let us simplify complicated things and not complicate simple things."
Jesus repeats what is written: "My house shall be a house of prayer."
Mary is a person in prayer. Prayer is to be in the presence of God.
Lord, thank you for being with us and in all people.
May each person allow Jesus to open their heart so that His Love may pass through them and touch the hearts of others along the way.
Biblical texts: NAB-RE
Normand Thomas.
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Homily Saturday, November 22 2025
33rd OT
1 M 6:1-13
"The king fell sick with grief because his designs had failed, he took to his be."
Designs outside of the Lord bares no fruit.
The king realized: "Now I remember the evil I did in Jerusalem."-
The king was inconsolable.
Let us commit evil to God in the sacrament of forgiveness, and live in peace. This will help others to live in peace with us.
Lk 20:27-40
Jesus says that God: "is not God of the dead, but of the living."
God gives us life, he does not take it away. God cannot take away what he gives us: all his graces, including life.
We are in a passage, but life always continues in God.
Biblical texts: NAB-RE
Normand Thomas.
33rd OT
1 M 6:1-13
"The king fell sick with grief because his designs had failed, he took to his be."
Designs outside of the Lord bares no fruit.
The king realized: "Now I remember the evil I did in Jerusalem."-
The king was inconsolable.
Let us commit evil to God in the sacrament of forgiveness, and live in peace. This will help others to live in peace with us.
Lk 20:27-40
Jesus says that God: "is not God of the dead, but of the living."
God gives us life, he does not take it away. God cannot take away what he gives us: all his graces, including life.
We are in a passage, but life always continues in God.
Biblical texts: NAB-RE
Normand Thomas.
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Homily Sunday, November 23, 2025
Christ the King
2 Samuel 5:1-3
The tribes of Israel said to David: "The Lord said to you (David): 'You shall shepherd my people Israel; you shall be ruler over Israel.'"
It is marvelous when the Lord speaks to our hearts.
The tribes of Israel came to David and reminded him of what the Lord had said.
Then they anointed him king.
Colossians 1:12-20
"Giving thanks to the Father, who has made you fit to share in the inheritance of the holy ones in light."
Thank you, Lord, for loving us; we praise you, Alleluia. Thank you for your love that passes into my heart to the hearts of my family, my friends, and humanity.
Luke 23:35-43 (White)
Jesus is the king who lives in the kingdom, the Heart of God, and he reigns at this moment.
The thief says of Jesus: "This man has done nothing criminal."
This short sentence is crucial: He who keeps himself away from evil is in God.
Jesus says to the thief: "Today you will be with me in Paradise." In the present tense: "You are with me in Paradise."
At this moment, we are with God in Paradise. It depends on us to know this and to remain in God's joy.
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Normand Thomas.
Christ the King
2 Samuel 5:1-3
The tribes of Israel said to David: "The Lord said to you (David): 'You shall shepherd my people Israel; you shall be ruler over Israel.'"
It is marvelous when the Lord speaks to our hearts.
The tribes of Israel came to David and reminded him of what the Lord had said.
Then they anointed him king.
Colossians 1:12-20
"Giving thanks to the Father, who has made you fit to share in the inheritance of the holy ones in light."
Thank you, Lord, for loving us; we praise you, Alleluia. Thank you for your love that passes into my heart to the hearts of my family, my friends, and humanity.
Luke 23:35-43 (White)
Jesus is the king who lives in the kingdom, the Heart of God, and he reigns at this moment.
The thief says of Jesus: "This man has done nothing criminal."
This short sentence is crucial: He who keeps himself away from evil is in God.
Jesus says to the thief: "Today you will be with me in Paradise." In the present tense: "You are with me in Paradise."
At this moment, we are with God in Paradise. It depends on us to know this and to remain in God's joy.
Biblical texts: NAB-RE
Normand Thomas.
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Homily Monday, November 24 2025
34th OT
Daniel 1:1-6, 8-20
The question of food in Daniel's time is not an issue for Catholics. Except for meat offerings to idols.
The example we can draw from this is to distance ourselves from evil and allow ourselves to be loved by God.
Allowing ourselves to be loved by God, drives away evil.
Luke 21:1-4
What Jesus says here is a lesson in itself:
"Those others have all made offerings from their surplus wealth, but she, from her poverty, has offered her whole livelihood."
As we know, Jesus wants to guide us to the realities of heaven.
The "surplus wealth" is a danger of pride.
But, for the little woman, she is present with her heart, and in her heart is peace.
Let us be like this little woman who allows God's Love to go ‘round.
Let us allow all people to discover simple joy within themselves.
God's Love is in all hearts.
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Normand Thomas.
34th OT
Daniel 1:1-6, 8-20
The question of food in Daniel's time is not an issue for Catholics. Except for meat offerings to idols.
The example we can draw from this is to distance ourselves from evil and allow ourselves to be loved by God.
Allowing ourselves to be loved by God, drives away evil.
Luke 21:1-4
What Jesus says here is a lesson in itself:
"Those others have all made offerings from their surplus wealth, but she, from her poverty, has offered her whole livelihood."
As we know, Jesus wants to guide us to the realities of heaven.
The "surplus wealth" is a danger of pride.
But, for the little woman, she is present with her heart, and in her heart is peace.
Let us be like this little woman who allows God's Love to go ‘round.
Let us allow all people to discover simple joy within themselves.
God's Love is in all hearts.
Biblical texts: NAB-RE
Normand Thomas.
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Homily Tuesday, November 25 2025
34th OT
Dan 2:31-45
King Nebuchadnezzar's dream reminds us to take our time, to build slowly, little by little each day, to reach our goal.
And half of the way through, we don't worry if we find it's not fast or effective enough. We continue to move forward one day at a time, one step at a time.
Lk 21:5-11
"While some people were speaking about how the temple was adorned with costly stones and votive offerings, Jesus says, “All that you see here—the days will come when there will not be left a stone upon another stone that will not be thrown down.'"
Of course, we saw the destruction of the Temple in 60 AD.
But here Jesus goes beyond the earthly sense. What is earthly will pass away, what is of God remains: Love, peace, joy, life.
Let us live in this moment and not in the past nor the future, nor for what will be destroyed anyway.
Biblical texts: NAB-RE
Normand Thomas.
34th OT
Dan 2:31-45
King Nebuchadnezzar's dream reminds us to take our time, to build slowly, little by little each day, to reach our goal.
And half of the way through, we don't worry if we find it's not fast or effective enough. We continue to move forward one day at a time, one step at a time.
Lk 21:5-11
"While some people were speaking about how the temple was adorned with costly stones and votive offerings, Jesus says, “All that you see here—the days will come when there will not be left a stone upon another stone that will not be thrown down.'"
Of course, we saw the destruction of the Temple in 60 AD.
But here Jesus goes beyond the earthly sense. What is earthly will pass away, what is of God remains: Love, peace, joy, life.
Let us live in this moment and not in the past nor the future, nor for what will be destroyed anyway.
Biblical texts: NAB-RE
Normand Thomas.
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Homily Wednesday, November 26 2025
34th OT
Dan 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28
When people stray from God's love, they draw closer to evil. And the more people who join in, the more excesses there are.
Every day, if possible, let us return to God's love, let us rediscover joy within ourselves. And let us improve the plan of our existence.
Luke 21:12-19
Jesus says, "You will be hated by all because of my name."
In our time, we could say that people who have strayed from God's Love are harming themselves, and this will harm others, and to us.
It is necessary to entrust these people and their difficulties to the Lord.
Then we say: Thank you, Lord, for your Love that passes through my heart, into the hearts of my family, my friends, and humanity.
We have just freed ourselves, and this frees these people, and humanity.
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Normand Thomas.
34th OT
Dan 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28
When people stray from God's love, they draw closer to evil. And the more people who join in, the more excesses there are.
Every day, if possible, let us return to God's love, let us rediscover joy within ourselves. And let us improve the plan of our existence.
Luke 21:12-19
Jesus says, "You will be hated by all because of my name."
In our time, we could say that people who have strayed from God's Love are harming themselves, and this will harm others, and to us.
It is necessary to entrust these people and their difficulties to the Lord.
Then we say: Thank you, Lord, for your Love that passes through my heart, into the hearts of my family, my friends, and humanity.
We have just freed ourselves, and this frees these people, and humanity.
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Normand Thomas.
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Homily Thursday, November 27 2025
34th OT
Daniel 6:12-28
"These men stormed in and found Daniel praying and pleading before his God."
... in a time and with a king who forbade prayer.
When we think about it, no one can eliminate the Love of God from all hearts.
Let us rejoice in finding the joy of the child within us. This joy is God.
Luke 21:20-28
Today's text is difficult to read, or even to explain. War is inhuman and contrary to the Love of God. Let us instead focus on this sentence:
"They will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud, with power and great glory."
Glory is the radiance of God's Love. Love does nothing wrong; Love Loves.
Let us accept being Loved by God, and the world will become much more joyful.
Biblical texts: NAB-RE
Normand Thomas.
34th OT
Daniel 6:12-28
"These men stormed in and found Daniel praying and pleading before his God."
... in a time and with a king who forbade prayer.
When we think about it, no one can eliminate the Love of God from all hearts.
Let us rejoice in finding the joy of the child within us. This joy is God.
Luke 21:20-28
Today's text is difficult to read, or even to explain. War is inhuman and contrary to the Love of God. Let us instead focus on this sentence:
"They will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud, with power and great glory."
Glory is the radiance of God's Love. Love does nothing wrong; Love Loves.
Let us accept being Loved by God, and the world will become much more joyful.
Biblical texts: NAB-RE
Normand Thomas.
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Homily Friday, November 28 2025
34th OT
Dan 7:2-14
The choice is simple. When we move forward in good, evil is in the rearview mirror.
Luke 21:29-33
Jesus said: "Consider the fig tree and all the other trees. When their buds burst open, you see for yourselves and know that summer is now near."
What a beautiful image of the joy of God that is in our hearts. The joy of the Heart of God within us radiates (budding), and it offers radiant flowers to each person on our path.
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Normand Thomas.
34th OT
Dan 7:2-14
The choice is simple. When we move forward in good, evil is in the rearview mirror.
Luke 21:29-33
Jesus said: "Consider the fig tree and all the other trees. When their buds burst open, you see for yourselves and know that summer is now near."
What a beautiful image of the joy of God that is in our hearts. The joy of the Heart of God within us radiates (budding), and it offers radiant flowers to each person on our path.
Biblical texts: NAB-RE
Normand Thomas.
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Homily Saturday, November 29 2025
34th OT
Dan 7:15-27
"the holy ones of the Most High shall receive the kingship, to possess it forever and ever."
It's very simple. We only have to recognize the Love, joy, and peace of God, wherever we go, wherever we are.
Luke 21:34-36
Jesus said to his disciples:
"Beware that your hearts do not become drowsy."
Let us remain attentive to the movement of God's Love in us and in others. Let us encourage ourselves and others by revealing the beauties of God that shines forth. And in us, they will manifest themselves even more.
Joy and peace will return to us from these people.
Biblical texts: NAB-RE
Normand Thomas.
34th OT
Dan 7:15-27
"the holy ones of the Most High shall receive the kingship, to possess it forever and ever."
It's very simple. We only have to recognize the Love, joy, and peace of God, wherever we go, wherever we are.
Luke 21:34-36
Jesus said to his disciples:
"Beware that your hearts do not become drowsy."
Let us remain attentive to the movement of God's Love in us and in others. Let us encourage ourselves and others by revealing the beauties of God that shines forth. And in us, they will manifest themselves even more.
Joy and peace will return to us from these people.
Biblical texts: NAB-RE
Normand Thomas.
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Homily Sunday, November 30, 2025
Is 2:1-5
The Lord has only one goal:
"The Lord gathers all nations into the eternal peace of his kingdom."
"Come, let us go up to the Lord’s mountain, to the house of God."
The meeting place in the Lord is in his Heart, filled with Love.
Come! Let us enter into the Heart of God and receive his Love!
Rm 13:11-14a
"You know the time; it is the hour now for you to awake from sleep."
Let us live now in the joy of God!
Mt 24:37-44
Jesus gives examples of good and evil with the few earthly examples he had in his time. Let us remember, he leads us to the realities of heaven.
He says: “Two men will be out in the field; one will be taken, and one will be left.”
These two men are on a mission. They work in the fields. One will go evangelize elsewhere, the other will continue evangelizing where he is.
To be vigilant means, wherever we are, and whatever the mission or work, let us remain in God's loving Heart.
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Normand Thomas.
Is 2:1-5
The Lord has only one goal:
"The Lord gathers all nations into the eternal peace of his kingdom."
"Come, let us go up to the Lord’s mountain, to the house of God."
The meeting place in the Lord is in his Heart, filled with Love.
Come! Let us enter into the Heart of God and receive his Love!
Rm 13:11-14a
"You know the time; it is the hour now for you to awake from sleep."
Let us live now in the joy of God!
Mt 24:37-44
Jesus gives examples of good and evil with the few earthly examples he had in his time. Let us remember, he leads us to the realities of heaven.
He says: “Two men will be out in the field; one will be taken, and one will be left.”
These two men are on a mission. They work in the fields. One will go evangelize elsewhere, the other will continue evangelizing where he is.
To be vigilant means, wherever we are, and whatever the mission or work, let us remain in God's loving Heart.
Biblical texts: NAB-RE
Normand Thomas.
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Homily Monday, December 1st 2025
Isaiah 4:2-6
“The branch of the Lord will be beauty and glory.”
The Branch that is of God is God nourishing his people. We await the Savior as a reminder, and at the same time, we know that God is present with us right now, in our lives.
Matthew 8:5-11
Jesus said to the centurion, “I will come and cure him.”
The centurion said to Jesus, “Lord, I am not worthy to have you enter under my roof, but only say the word, and my servant will be healed.”
The centurion’s trust is an example for us. We know that God is at work right now in our lives and in the lives of every person.
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Normand Thomas.
Isaiah 4:2-6
“The branch of the Lord will be beauty and glory.”
The Branch that is of God is God nourishing his people. We await the Savior as a reminder, and at the same time, we know that God is present with us right now, in our lives.
Matthew 8:5-11
Jesus said to the centurion, “I will come and cure him.”
The centurion said to Jesus, “Lord, I am not worthy to have you enter under my roof, but only say the word, and my servant will be healed.”
The centurion’s trust is an example for us. We know that God is at work right now in our lives and in the lives of every person.
Biblical texts: NAB-RE
Normand Thomas.
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Homily Tuesday, December 2 2025
Isaiah 11:1-10
“The spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him: a spirit of wisdom and of understanding, A spirit of counsel and of strength, a spirit of knowledge and of fear of the Lord.”
The Spirit of the Lord, the Holy Spirit, rests on Jesus. Wisdom and understanding, counsel and strength (Love, joy), knowledge (Understanding of God). Here, fear is trust in God. Either we trust or we do not trust in God.
Luke 10:21-24
“Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit.”
The reality of the Holy Spirit is joy, peace, and life.
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Normand Thomas.
Isaiah 11:1-10
“The spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him: a spirit of wisdom and of understanding, A spirit of counsel and of strength, a spirit of knowledge and of fear of the Lord.”
The Spirit of the Lord, the Holy Spirit, rests on Jesus. Wisdom and understanding, counsel and strength (Love, joy), knowledge (Understanding of God). Here, fear is trust in God. Either we trust or we do not trust in God.
Luke 10:21-24
“Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit.”
The reality of the Holy Spirit is joy, peace, and life.
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Normand Thomas.
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Homily Wednesday, December 3 2025
Isaiah 25:6-10a
“The Lord God will wipe away the tears from all faces.”
The love of God is peace and joy.
Matthew 15:29-37
“Great crowds came to him.”
Jesus allows for people to come near him.
Isaiah 25:6-10a
“The Lord God will wipe away the tears from all faces.”
The love of God is peace and joy.
Matthew 15:29-37
“Great crowds came to him.”
Jesus allows for people to come near him.
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Homily Thursday, December 4 2025
Isaiah 26:1-6
“Open the gates!”
Lord, I invite you to open the door of my heart, every day, every moment. Your love heals me.
Matthew 7:21, 24-27
To do God’s will, according to the Prayers of the Faithful, before the exchange of peace, is to receive God’s peace.
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Normand Thomas.
Isaiah 26:1-6
“Open the gates!”
Lord, I invite you to open the door of my heart, every day, every moment. Your love heals me.
Matthew 7:21, 24-27
To do God’s will, according to the Prayers of the Faithful, before the exchange of peace, is to receive God’s peace.
Biblical texts: NAB-RE
Normand Thomas.
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Homily Friday, December 5 2025
Isaiah 29:17-24
“On that day the deaf shall hear the words of a scroll; And out of gloom and darkness, the eyes of the blind shall see.”
For us, it is wonderful to think about these major transformations in people’s bodies.
God leads us to a deeper understanding. It is also about allowing Him to open our hearts to His grace.
Matthew 9:27-31
The blind men on the road believe that Jesus can restore their sight. Welcoming God’s presence, His joy and peace, our hearts find their joy again.
Biblical texts: NAB-RE
Normand Thomas.
Isaiah 29:17-24
“On that day the deaf shall hear the words of a scroll; And out of gloom and darkness, the eyes of the blind shall see.”
For us, it is wonderful to think about these major transformations in people’s bodies.
God leads us to a deeper understanding. It is also about allowing Him to open our hearts to His grace.
Matthew 9:27-31
The blind men on the road believe that Jesus can restore their sight. Welcoming God’s presence, His joy and peace, our hearts find their joy again.
Biblical texts: NAB-RE
Normand Thomas.
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Homily, Saturday, December 6 2025
Isaiah 30:19-21, 23-26
“People of Zion, dwelling in Jerusalem, you shall no longer weep; The Lord will be most gracious to you.”
The grace of God is present in this moment. We receive it.
Matthew 9:35–10:1, 5a, 6-8
“Jesus proclaims the Gospel of the Kingdom.”
The Gospel is Jesus. Jesus proclaims that God is with us.
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Normand Thomas.
Isaiah 30:19-21, 23-26
“People of Zion, dwelling in Jerusalem, you shall no longer weep; The Lord will be most gracious to you.”
The grace of God is present in this moment. We receive it.
Matthew 9:35–10:1, 5a, 6-8
“Jesus proclaims the Gospel of the Kingdom.”
The Gospel is Jesus. Jesus proclaims that God is with us.
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Normand Thomas.
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Homily Sunday, December 7 2025
Isaiah 11:1-10
"The branch of justice and faithfulness."
Love is God's faithfulness.
Righteousness is God's truth. It is right and true that God gives us his love. God Loves us.
Romans 15:4-9
"Christ saves all people" is the title of the second reading (french). We are saved by Christ, by God; it remains for us to desire it and to recognize that we are saved.
Matthew 3:1-12
"Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!"
We welcome God's grace.
Biblical texts: NAB-RE
Normand Thomas.
Isaiah 11:1-10
"The branch of justice and faithfulness."
Love is God's faithfulness.
Righteousness is God's truth. It is right and true that God gives us his love. God Loves us.
Romans 15:4-9
"Christ saves all people" is the title of the second reading (french). We are saved by Christ, by God; it remains for us to desire it and to recognize that we are saved.
Matthew 3:1-12
"Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!"
We welcome God's grace.
Biblical texts: NAB-RE
Normand Thomas.
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Homily Monday, December 8 2025
Genesis 3:9-15, 20
“I heard you in the garden; but I was afraid.”
Fear (evil) is the cause of all our separations from God.
Fear; anguish, worry, anxiety…
Luke 1:26-38
The angel Gabriel says to Mary, “Hail, favored one! The Lord is with you.”
God greets us in this way every day.
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Normand Thomas.
Genesis 3:9-15, 20
“I heard you in the garden; but I was afraid.”
Fear (evil) is the cause of all our separations from God.
Fear; anguish, worry, anxiety…
Luke 1:26-38
The angel Gabriel says to Mary, “Hail, favored one! The Lord is with you.”
God greets us in this way every day.
Biblical texts: NAB-RE
Normand Thomas.
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Homily, Tuesday December 9 2025
Isaiah 40:1-11
"Like a shepherd he feeds his flock; in his arms he gathers the lambs, Carrying them in his bosom, leading the ewes with care."
God nourishes us with his Spirit, who is intelligence; he gathers us in joy and offers the Love of his Heart.
Matthew 18:12-14
Human beings rejoice when they place themselves in the Heart of God and receive his joy.
Biblical texts: NAB-RE
Normand Thomas.
Isaiah 40:1-11
"Like a shepherd he feeds his flock; in his arms he gathers the lambs, Carrying them in his bosom, leading the ewes with care."
God nourishes us with his Spirit, who is intelligence; he gathers us in joy and offers the Love of his Heart.
Matthew 18:12-14
Human beings rejoice when they place themselves in the Heart of God and receive his joy.
Biblical texts: NAB-RE
Normand Thomas.