Pentecost Sunday, 27 May 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (15 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at Scenic View Lodge in Pennsylvania at Casey and Emily's Wedding. Today we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit. We receive the Shalom of God when Jesus says "Peace be with you". This Shalom of God has four aspects of being in right relationship with: God, our selves, one another, and all creation. Jesus also gives us the power to forgive sins. Now that is a gift we need to share abundantly.


Readings: Acts 2:1-11; Psalm 104; 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13; John 20:19-23

Ascension Sunday, 20 May 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (14 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Catherine of Siena parish in Petersburg, Alaska. As the Apostles were looking on, Jesus was lifted up and took His seat at the right hand of God.

Readings: Acts 1:1-11; Psalm 47; Ephesians 4:1-13; Mark 16:15-20

Saturday of the 6th Week of Easter, 19 May 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (6 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Catherine of Siena parish in Petersburg, Alaska. Apollos established from the Scriptures that the Christ is Jesus. The Father loves you because you have loved Jesus and believed in Him.

Readings: Acts 18:23-28; Psalm 47; John 16:23b-28

Friday of the 6th Week of Easter, 18 May 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (7 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Catherine of Siena parish in Petersburg, Alaska. Paul in encouraged by the Holy Spirit to remain in Corinth for 18 months. Jesus promises that sorrow, grief and loss will be turned into joy.

Readings: Acts 18:9-18; Psalm 47; John 16:20-23

Thursday of the 6th Week of Easter, 17 May 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (7 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Catherine of Siena parish in Petersburg, Alaska. Paul joins with Priscilla & Aquila in sewing tents and preaching to the Gentiles. Jesus predicts his death and resurrection, promising, "you will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy."

Readings: Act 18:1-8; Psalm 98; John 16:16-20

Wednesday of the 6th Week of Easter, 16 May 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (6 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Catherine of Siena parish in Petersburg, Alaska. Paul attempts to introduce the Athenians to the Jesus the son of the "Unknown God" who's altar he noticed. Jesus promises that the Holy Spirit "will guide you to all truth."

Readings: Acts 17:15, 22-18:1; Psalm 148; John 16:12-15

Tuesday of the 6th Week of Easter, 15 May 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (7 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Rose of Lima parish in Wrangell, Alaska. Living in the Joy of the Holy Spirit allows Paul and Silas to pray and sing hymns while in prison.

Readings: Acts 16:22-34; Psalm 138; John 16:5-11

Monday of the 6th Week of Easter, 14 May 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (7 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Rose of Lima parish in Wrangell, Alaska. Jesus came "so that my joy might be in you and your joy might be complete." Let the Joy of the Lord be your strength.

Readings: Acts 1:15-17, 20-26; Psalm 113; John 15:9-17

6th Sunday of Easter, 13 May 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (13 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at S Catherine of Siena parish in Petersburg, Alaska. We have a God who loves us so very much. Just like a Mother who rejoices in her child's first wobbly steps.

Readings: Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48; Psalm 98; John 4:7-10; John 15:9-17

Saturday of the 5th Week of Easter, 12 May 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (6 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Catherine of Siena parish in Petersburg, Alaska. Jesus promised us that being His follower would always cause us to grow and stretch to include others, all under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

Readings: Acts 16:1-10; Psalm 100; John 15:18-21