Monday of the 25th Week in Ordinary Time, 24 Sep 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (6 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Rose of Lima parish in Wrangell, Alaska. No one who lights a lamp conceals it with a vessel or sets it under a bed, rather he places it on a lamp stand so that those who enter may see the light. So let us sing, "This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine."

Readings: Proverbs 3:27-34; Psalm 15; Luke 8:16-18

25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 23 Sep 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (14 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Rose of Lima parish in Wrangell, Alaska. Jesus again predicts his rejection, suffering, death and resurrection while the apostles argue about who is the greatest. Jesus responds the that whoever wishes to be first will be the servant of all.

Readings: Wisdom 2:12,17-20; Psalm 54; James 3:16-4:3; Mark 9:30-37

Saturday of the 24th Week in Ordinary Time, 22 Sep 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (8 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Catherine of Siena parish in Petersburg, Alaska. As for the seed that fell on rich soil, they are the ones who embrace the word and bear much fruit through perseverance. Lord make me that good soil.

Readings: 1 Corinthians 15:35-37, 42-49; Psalm 56; Luke 8:4-15

St Matthew, Evangelist, 21 Sep 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 calls Matthew to follow Him. Matthew does so because Jesus loves him unconditionally. Let us do the same.

Readings: Ephesians 4:1-7, 11-13; Psalm 19; Matthew 9:9-13

Thursday of the 24th Week in Ordinary Time, 20 Sep 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (9 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Rose of Lima parish in Wrangell, Alaska. Today we celebrate with the Korean Martyrs. Jesus recognizes that those who are forgiven much, indeed love much. Let's do the same.

Readings: 1Corinthians 15:1-11; Psalm 118; Luke 7:36-50

Wednesday of the 24th Week in Ordinary Time, 19 Sept 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. Paul speaks of the primacy of Love in 1 Corinthians 13. We can use this passage as an examination of conscience. Live Love.

Readings: 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13; Psalm 33; Luke 7:31-35

Tuesday of the 24th Week in Ordinary Time, 18 Sept 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (8 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Rose of Lima parish in Wrangell, Alaska. Jesus raises to life the son of the widow of Nain. Paul explains that we are Christ's Body, individually parts of it, each with a particular role.

Readings: 1Corinthians 12:12-14, 27-31a; Psalm 100; Luke 7:11-17

Monday of the 24th Week in Ordinary Time, 17 Sep 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (8 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Catherine of Siena parish in Wrangell, Alaska. May we have the same faith as the Centurion in Capernaum, "Just say the word Lord, and my soul will be healed."

Readings: 1 Corinthians 11:17-26, 33; Psalm 40; Luke 7:1-10

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 16 Sep 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (13 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Rose of Lima parish in Wrangell, Alaska. Jesus tells Peter to "get behind me." This is good advice for all of us who could be waking up saying, "Lord Jesus what can I do for you today?"

Readings: Isaiah 50:4c-9a; Psalm 116; James 2:14-18; Mark 8:27-35

Our Lady of Sorrows, 15 Sep 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (8 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Catherine of Siena parish in Petersburg, Alaska. Today we pray with Our Lady of Sorrows, reflecting on the Seven Sorrows of Mary: Prophesy of Simeon, Flight to Egypt, Jesus lost in Temple, Way of the Cross, Crucifixion, Pieta, Laid in a Tomb.

Readings: 1 Corinthians 10:14-22; Psalm 31; John 19:25-27

Exaltation of the Holy Cross, 14 Sep 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (8 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Catherine of Siena parish in Petersburg, Alaska. Whenever anyone who had been bitten by a serpent looked at the bronze serpent, he live. Just so the Son of Man must be lifted up.

Readings: Numbers 21:4b-9; Psalm 78; Philippians 2:6-11; John 3:13-17

Thursday of the 23rd Week in Ordinary Time, 13 Sep 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (9 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Rose of Lima parish in Wrangell, Alaska. Jesus warns us that the measure of mercy we share with others will measured back to us. We are to be merciful, just as your heavenly Father is merciful. St John Chrysostom did this well.

Readings: 1 Corinthians 8:1b-7,11-13; Psalm 139, Luke 6:27-38

23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, 9 Sep 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (15 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Catherine of Siena parish in Petersburg, Alaska. Jesus heals the man born deft and mute. How often do we fail to hear Jesus say "I Love You!" because of our busyness, etc... Jesus heal us too!

Readings: Isaiah 35:4-7a; Psalm 146; James 2:1-5; Mark 7:31-37

Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 8 Sep 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. Let us pray that we might have the same personal courage and trust in God that allowed Mary to say yes to God's request to give flesh to the second person of the Trinity.

Readings: Micah 5:1-4a; Psalm 13; Matthew 1:18-23

Friday 22nd Week in Ordinary Time, 7 Sep 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (5 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Catherine of Siena parish in Petersburg, Alaska. One should regard us: as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.

Readings: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5; Psalm 37; Luke 5:33-39

Thursday of the 22nd Week in Ordinary Time, 6 Sep 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. How willing are we to allow Jesus to preach from our boat?

Readings: 1 Corinthians 3:18-23; Psalm 24; Luke 5:1-11

Wednesday 22nd Week in Ordinary Time, 5 Sep 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, "To the other towns also I must proclaim the good news of the Kingdom of God, because for this purpose I have been sent."

Readings: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9; Psalm 33; Luke 4:38-44