Monday of the 30th Week in Ordinary Time, 29 Oct 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. Be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another as God has forgiven you in Christ. Jesus heals on the Sabbath. What better day could there be for people to be set free of their disease.

Readings: Ephesians 4:32-5:8; Psalm 1: Luke 13:10-17

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 28 Oct 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (18 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Rose of Lima parish in Wrangell, Alaska. Jesus asks blind Bartimaeus, "What do you want me to do for you? Let us answer, "Jesus, Master, I want to see the World and every situation the way you do."Be on the look out for those invisible gorillas.

Reading: Jeremiah 31:7-9; Psalm 126; Hebrews 5:1-6; Mark 10:46-52

Saturday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time, 27 Oct 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (8 minuets) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Catherine of Siena parish in Petersburg, Alaska. Christ is the head from whom the whole Body grows and builds itself up in love. Let us bear good fruit for God's Kingdom.

Readings: Ephesians 4:7-16; Psalm 122; Luke 13:1-9

Friday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time, 26 Oct 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. If we know how to interpret the appearances of the earth and sky; why do we not know how to interpret the present time and the action of the Holy Spirit.

Readings: Ephesians 4:1-6; Psalm 24; Luke 12:54-59

Thursday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time, 25 Oct 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. Rooted and grounded in Love, you may be filled with the fullness of God.

Readings: Ephesians 3:14-21; Psalm 33; Luke 12:49-53

St Anthony Mary Claret, 24 Oct 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (10 minuets) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Rose of Lima parish in Wrangell, Alaska. Much will be required of the person entrusted with much.

Readings: Ephesians 3:2-12; Isaiah 12:2-6; Luke 12:39-48

San Juan Capistrano, 23 Oct 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. You are no longer strangers and sojourners, but you are fellow citizens with the holy ones and members of the household of God.

Readings: Ephesians 2:12-22; Psalm 85; Luke 12:35-38

Monday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time, 22 Oct 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (10 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Rose of Lima parish in Wrangell, Alaska. Jesus warns, "Take care to guard against all greed, for though one may be rich, one's life does not consist of possessions."

Readings: Ephesians 2:1-10; Psalm 100; Luke 12:13-21

29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 21 Oct 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (20 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Rose of Lima parish in Wrangell, Alaska. The Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many. Our greatest passion and highest goal is that everyone we meet (friends, family, neighbor, strangers) would come to know and love Jesus. Let us offer our lives for the salvation of souls.

Readings: Isaiah 53:10-11; Psalm 33; Hebrews 4:14-16; Mark 10:35-45

St Paul of the Cross, 20 Oct 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. When we give witness to our Faith in Christ Jesus the Holy Spirit will teach us at the moment what we should say. Come Holy Spirit.

Readings: Ephesians 1:15-23; Psalm 8; Luke 12:8-12

North American Martyrs, 19 Oct 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (10 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Catherine of Siena parish in Petersburg, Alaska. Saints John de Brebeuf and Isaac Jogues and their Martyr Companions gave their lives bringing Christianity to North American. Let us to the same.

Readings: Ephesians 1:11-14; Psalm 33; Luke 12:1-7

St Luke, Evangelist, 18 Oct 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. Jesus sends out the 72 disciples to every town and place he intended to go. Today we are those sent to prepare people hearts for Jesus to come into their lives.

Readings: 1 Timothy 4:10-17b; Psalm 145; Luke 10:1-9

St Ignatius of Antioch, 17 Oct 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. We are to cultivate the fruits of the Spirit in out lives: Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Generosity, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self-Control.

Readings: Galatians 5:18-25; Psalm 1; Luke 11:42-46

Tuesday of the 28th Week in Ordinary Time, 16 Oct 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 warns that outward appearances and following the Law will not protect against judgement of an interior life that is evil. "But as to what is within, give alms, and behold, everything will be made clean for you." Luke 11:41

Readings: Galatians 5:1-6; Psalm 119; Luke 11:37-41

St Teresa of Avila, 15 Oct 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. The only sign that will be given is that Jesus equates himself with Jonah. We must repent of our sinful acts and do the good we have failed to do.

Readings: Galatians 4:22-24, 26-27, 31-5:1; Psalm 113; Luke 11:29-32

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 14 Oct 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (19 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Catherine of Siena parish in Petersburg, Alaska. We search for true Wisdom in Natural and Divine Law, remembering that we are citizens of Heaven for eternity while we are just passing through the USA.

Readings: Wisdom 7:7-11; Psalm 90; Hebrews 4:12-13; Mark 10:17-30; Matthew 25:40

Saturday of the 27th Week in Ordinary Time, 13 Oct 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (4 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Catherine of Siena parish in Petersburg, Alaska. Jesus proclaims that there are no "special" people, not even his mom. (Blessed is the womb that carried you) Rather blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it.

Readings: Galatians 3:22-29; Psalm 105; Luke 11:27-28

Friday of the 27th Week in Ordinary Time, 12 Oct 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. A house divided can not stand. We need to welcome those darker parts of our selves into the liberating Light of Christ.

Readings: Galatians 3:7-14; Psalm 111; Luke 11:15-26

Thursday of the 27th Week in Ordinary Time, 11 Oct 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 promises that if we ask for the Holy Spirit we will receive it. So Come Holy Spirit be with us as we begin the Year Of Faith.

Readings: Galatians 3:1-5; Luke 1:69-75; Luke 11:5-13

Tuesday of the 27th Week in Ordinary Time, 9 Oct 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (7 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Gregory parish in Sitka, Alaska. Martha was busy with providing hospitality while Mary choose to sit at the feet of Jesus and listen. Lets take a break from our busyness and rest with the Lord, learning how to relax and be loved by God.

Readings: Galatians 1:13-24; Psalm 139; Luke 10:38-42

Monday of the 27th Week in Ordinary Time, 8 Oct 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (9 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Gregory parish in Sitka, Alaska. In the parable of the good Samaritan Jesus teaches us the love of neighbor extends to everyone, friends and enemy alike.

Readings: Galatians 1:6-12; Psalm 111; Luke 10:25-37

27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 7 Oct 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (15 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Gregory parish in Sitka, Alaska. The Two of them become one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no human being separate. Let the children come to me.

Readings: Genesis 2:18-24; Psalm 128; Hebrews 2:9-11; Mark 10:2-16

Mary Hughes, Homily, Eulogy, 6 Oct 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (22 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Gregory in Sitka, Alaska. Mary Hughes (July 9, 1928-Sept 13, 2012) lived in Sitka for over 50 years. Beloved of all in Sitka and Beyond. Eulogy given by Mary's nephew PJ.

St Francis of Assisi, 4 Oct 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (9 minutes) given by Bishop Edward Burns at St Rose of Lima in Wrangell, Alaska. Jesus tells us that his yoke is easy and his burned light. Let us follow Jesus with the same zeal as St Francis.

Wednesday of the 26th Week in Ordinary Time, 3 Oct 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (9 minutes) given by Deacon Vince Hansen at St Rose of Lima Parish in Wrangell, Alaska. When we say to Jesus, "I will follow you wherever you go." Are we ready for the road to be difficult?

Readings: Job 9:1-12, 14-16; Psalm 88; Luke 9:57-62

Holy Guardian Angels, 2 Oct 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. We pray, "Send your holy Angels to guard us, hear our supplications as we cry to you, that we may always be defended by their protection and rejoice eternally in their company."

Readings: Job 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23; Psalm 88; Matthew 18:1-5, 10

St. Therses of Lisieux, 1 Oct 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (11 minutes) given by Fr Scott Settimo at St Rose of Lima parish in Wrangell, Alaska. St Therese of Lisieux, Doctor of the Church, teaches us her little way of Spiritual Childhood. She is the Patron of the Diocese of Juneau.