This homily was given at St. Francis de Sales. The Gospel was Jn 16:5-11. Jesus makes clear on the sending of the Holy Spirit that it is through his body that we have access to God's grace.
Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal
Friday, May 30, 2014
6th Easter Monday English: Memorial Day - Fr. Emil Kapaun
This homily was given at St. Francis de Sales. The Gospel was Jn 15:26. Today I share the beautiful story of Fr. Emil Kapaun who served as a military chaplain in the USA during WWII.
6th Easter Sunday English: Waiting for the Holy Spirit
This homily was given at St. Francis de Sales. The Gospel was Jn 14:15-21. We wait for so many things, through suffering, God brings us to wait on the greatest gift: the Holy Spirit.
Sunday, May 25, 2014
5th Easter Tuesday English: The Peace that Jesus Gives
This homily was given at St. Francis de Sales. The Gospel was Jn 14:27-31. The peace that Jesus gives is not like the peace of the world.
5th Easter Monday English: Love must be Concrete
This homily was given at St. Francis de Sales. The Gospel was Jn 14:21-26. Jesus calls us to love one another; to love one another we must in and through our bodies show our love to others.
5th Easter Sunday English: We too Serve God through our Lives
This homily was given at St. Francis de Sales. The Gospel was Jn 14:1-12. Not only were the first 7 Deacons called to serve God but we too in and through our lives.
5th Easter Sunday Spanish: Servimos a Dios en Nuestras Vidas
This homily was given at St. Francis de Sales. The Gospel was Jn 14:1-12. Los primeros 7 Diaconos estaban llamados a servir a Dios, pero tambien nosotros en las cosas pequenas de nuestras vidas tambien podemos servir a Dios.
Monday, May 19, 2014
4th Easter Tuesday English: Our Lady of Fatima
This homily was given at St. Francis de Sales. The Gospel was Jn 10:22-30. Nearly 100 years after Fatima, the message is more relevant than ever.
4th Easter Monday Spanish: Vigilia de Fatima
This homily was given at St. Francis de Sales. THe Gospel was Jn 10:11-18. Casi 1 siglo despues, todavia el mensaje de Fatima tiene fuerza para cambiar nuestros corazones y vidas.
4th Easter Monday English: Jesus the Good Shepherd
This homily was given at St. Francis de Sales. The Gospel was Jn 10:11-18. We take for granted the freedom that Jesus had in being the good shepherd and giving up his life for his sheep.
4th Easter Sunday English: Happy Mother's Day!!
This homily was given at St. Francis de Sales. The Gospel was Jn 10:1-10. Mothers are so wonderful that Jesus gives us 2 more: the Church and the Blessed Mother.
4th Easter Sunday Spanish: the gift of Mothers
This homily was given at St. Francis de Sales. The Gospel was Jn 10:1-10. Las madres son un increible regalo tanto que Dios nos da 2 mas: la Iglesia y la Virgen Maria.
Thursday, May 8, 2014
3rd Easter Sunday English: The Scriptures give meaning to our Lives
This homily was given at St. Francis de Sales. The Gospel was Lk 24:13-35. The Old Testament speaks about the life of Jesus and is fulfilled in him. Well, it is also fulfilled within our own lives if we have the faith to see it.
2nd Easter Tuesday English: memorial of St. Catherine of Siena
This homily was given at St. Francis de Sales. The Gospel was Jn 3:7-15. St. Catherine of Siena is an incredible saint whose writing and biography can greatly help us in the spiritual life.
Monday, May 5, 2014
2nd Easter Tuesday Spanish: Oracion de Poder
This homily was given at St. Francis de Sales. The Gospel was Jn 3:1-8. Oracion que hace temblar a la Iglesia es el Rosario, ojala lo rezemos mas en nuestra vida.
2nd Easter Tuesday English: Prayer that Shakes the Church
This homily was given at St. Francis de Sales. The Gospel was Jn 3:1-8. A Prayer that shakes is the Rosary...would that we would take it up more often!