1st Sunday of Lent, Crucifix, Scapular, 17 Feb 2013

Click here to download and listen to this (12 minute homily + 12 minutes on Sacramentals Crucifix and Scapular) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Catherine of Siena parish in Petersburg, Alaska. Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert and was tempted, but did not sin. Introduction to Sacramentals: Sign of the Cross, Crucifix, and Scapular.

Readings: Deuteronomy 26:4-10; Psalm 91; Romans 10:8-13; Luke 4:1-13

SatAfterAshWed16Feb2013

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. I have not come to call righteous to repentance but sinners.

Readings: Isaiah 58:9b-14; Psalm 86; Luke 5:27-32

Friday after Ash Wednesday, 15 Feb 2013

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. This is the fasting that I wish: releasing those  bound unjustly, untying the thongs of the yoke; Setting free the oppressed, breaking every yoke; Sharing your bread with the hungry, sheltering the oppressed and homeless; Clothing the naked when you see them, and not turning your back on your own.

Readings: Isaiah 58:1-9a, Psalm 51; Matthew 9:14-15

Thursday after Ash Wednesday, 14 Feb 2013

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. Choose life, that you and your descendants may live, by loving the Lord, your God, heeding his voice, and holding fast to him.

Readings: Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Psalm 1; Luke 9:22-25

Ash Wednesday, 13 Feb 2013

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. We begin our Lenten Journey, in preparation for experiencing anew the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus at Holy Week. We Fast, Pray and Give Alms to become better Ambassadors for Christ.

Readings: Joel 2:12-18; Psalm 51; 2 Corinthians 5:20-6:2; Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18.

Tues 5th Week in Ordinary Time, 12 Feb 2013

Click here to download and listen to this homily (9 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Rose of Lima parish in Petersburg, Alaska. God creates the Heavens and the Earth and us, and see that it is all very good. Sr Dorothy Stang is martyred while working with the people of the Amazon by those wanting to destroy the people and the forest.

Readings: Genesis 1:1-2:4a; Psalm 8; Mark 7:1-13

Our Lady of Lourdes, 11 Feb 2013

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. As many as touched the tassel of Jesus' cloak (slipped into the waters of Lourdes) were healed.

Readings: Genesis 1:1-19; Psalm 104; Mark 6:53-56

5th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Marriage, 10 Feb 2013

Click here to download and listen to this homily (17 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Catherine of Siena parish in Petersburg, Alaska. "Matrimony is a Gospel in itself, a Good News for the World of Today, especially the de-christianized world.  The union of man and woman, their becoming "one flesh" in charity, in fruitful and indissoluble love, is a sign that speaks of God with a force and eloquence." ~Pope Benedict XVI 7Oct2012

Saturday of the 4th Week in Ordinary Time, 9 Feb 2013

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 invites his apostles to a deserted place, a hint that he is hosting them into more than a getaway holiday. They were like sheep without a shepherd.

Readings: Hebrews 13:15-17, 20-21; Psalm 23; Mark 6:30-34

Friday of the 4th Week in Ordinary Time, 8 Feb 2013

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 Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Hospitality is entertaining Angels unaware.

Readings: Hebrews 13:1-8; Psalm 27; Mark 6:14-29

St Paul Miki, Japanese Martyrs, 6 Feb 2013

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. Twenty-six Christians were publicly crucified in Nagasaki, Japan. A prophet is not without honor except in his native place.

Readings: Hebrews 12:4-7, 11-15; Psalm; Mark 6:1-6

St Agatha, 5 Feb 2013

Click here to download and listen to this homily (12 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Rose of Lima parish in Wrangell, Alaska. "Jesus Christ, Lord of all, thou seest my heart; thou knowest my desire. Do thou alone posses all that I am. I am thy sheep: make me worthy to overcome the devil." ~St Agatha

Monday of the 4th Week of Ordinary Time, 4 Feb 2013

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 drives out Legion into the herd of swine, fully restoring the man. The Spiritual Battle for each soul in real--stick close to Jesus & Mary.

Readings: Hebrews 11:32-40, Psalm 31, Mark 5:1-20

4th Sunday in Ordinary Time & How to Pray the Daily Examen, 3 Feb 2013

Click here to download and listen to this homily (16 minutes & Daily Examen 12 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Catherine of Siena parish in Petersburg, Alaska. Love is patient, love is kind... Jesus teaches about the widow of Zarephath and Naaman the Syrian because they trusted the Word of God. Will be do the same?

Readings: Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19; Psalm 71; 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13; Luke 4:21-30

How to Pray the Daily Examen.
1. Become aware of God's Presence
2. Review the Day with Gratitude.
3. Pay attention to your emotions.
4. Choose one feature of the day and pray from it.
5. Look toward tomorrow.

Presentation of the Lord, 2 Feb 2013

Click here to download and listen to this homily (11 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Catherine of Siena parish in Petersburg, Alaska. Just as Mary & Joseph carried Jesus into the Temple to be presented on this day, may we carry Jesus, Light of the World, out into those places of darkness.

Readings: Malachi 3:1-4; Psalm 24; Hebrews 2:14-18; Luke 2:22-40

Friday of the 3rd Week in Ordinary Time, 1 Feb 2013

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. In St Brigid, the Irish people found a repository for primeval religious memories of the maternal face of God.

Readings: Hebrews 10:32-39; Psalm 37; Mark 4:26-34

Wednesday of the 3rd Week in Ordinary Time, 30 Jan 2013

Click here to download and listen to this homily (9 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Rose of Lima in Wrangell, Alaska. The seed is the word of God, scattered broadly in the world, Christ is the sower; all who come to him will live for ever.

Readings: Hebrews 10:11-18; Psalm 110; Mark 4:1-20