St Martha, 29 Jul 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (9 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. St Martha teaches us: to show hospitality, to have honest conversations with God, to be grateful to all those working quietly behind the scenes.

Readings: Exodus 32:15-24, 30-34; Psalm 106; John 11:19-27

17th Sunday Ordinary Time, 28 Jul 2103

Click here to listen to this homily (19 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. Jesus has obliterated the bond against us, with its legal claims, by nailing it to the cross, giving us clear title to our soul.

Proof for the existence of God from Physics.

Readings: Genesis 18:20-32; Psalm 138; Colossians 2:12-14; Luke 11:1-13

Saturday 16th Week Ordinary Time, 27 Jul 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (9 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. The Israelites pledge, "We will do every thing the Lord has told us." Let us do the same and not be the weeds in the wheat.

Readings: Exodus 24:3-8; Psalm 50; Matthew 13:24-30

Sts Joachim & Anne, Grandparents of Jesus, 26 JUl 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (10 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. Anne and Joachim are revered as the parents of Mary, and thus grandparents of Jesus. They kept the Ten Commandments with Joy so can we.

Readings: Exodus 20:1-17; Psalm 19; Matthew 13:18-23

St James, Santiago de Compostela, 25 Jul 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (8 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. Santiago de Compostela (were St James is buried) remains one of the most popular pilgrimage sits of all time. St James, Pray for Us.

Readings: 1 Corinthians 4:7-15; Psalm 126; Matthew 20:20-28

Wednesday 16th Week Ordinary Time, 24 Jul 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (8 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. The Israelites receive Mana in the Desert. Jesus tell the parable of the sower. Let us strive to produce abundant fruit for God.

Readings: Exodus 16:1-5, 9-15; Psalm 78; Matthew 13:1-9

St Bridget Sweden, 23 Jul 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (8 min) given By Fr Thomas Weise. Jesus tells us that those who hear the Word and put it into practice are his siblings and his mother bringing Christ into the world.

Readings: Exodus 14:21-15:1; Exodus 15; Matthew 12:46-50

St Mary Magdalene, 22 Jul 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (8 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. St Mary Magdalene meets the Risen Christ at the tomb and he tells her to bring the news to the Apostles.

Readings: Exodus 14:5-18; Psalm 15; John 20:1-2, 11-18

16th Sunday Ordinary Time, 21 Jul 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (14 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. Abraham's openness to welcoming strangers brings the blessing of new life. Martha's worried busyness prevents her from meeting Jesus.

Readings: Genesis 18:1-10a; Psalm 15; Colossians 1:24-28; Luke 10:38-42

Saturday 15th Week Ordinary Time, 20 Jul 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (8 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. There is a quite, stand to the side aspect to Jesus' ministry, like a coach who gives pointers and suggestions occasionally. Are we willing to accept and act on his advice?

Readings: Exodus 12:37-42; Psalm 136; Matthew 12:14-21

Friday 15th Week Ordinary Time, 19 Jul 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (7 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. I desire mercy, not sacrifice. For the Son of Man is Lord of the sabbath.

Readings: Exodus 11:10-12:14; Psalm 116; Matthew 12:1-8

Thursday 15th Week Ordinary Time, 18 Jul 2013

Click here to download and listen to this homily (6 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. St Camillus is the patron of both the sick and of nurses. Moses learns God's name. "I AM WHO AM."

Readings: Exodus 3:13-20; Psalm 105; Matthew 11:28-30

Wednesday 15th Week Ordinary Time, 17 Jul 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (11 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. An angel of the Lord appeared to Moses in the burning bush. God often gets better results from the weak and humble than from the strong and proud.

Readings: Exodus 3:1-6, 9-12; Psalm 103; Matthew 11:25-27

Tuesday 15th Week Ordinary Time, 16 Jul 2016

Click here to listen to this homily (6 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. It was an act of civil-disobedience that saved Moses' life so that God could later save the Israelites from slavery in Egypt.

Readings: Exodus 2:1-15a; Psalm 69; Matthew 11:20-24

Monday 15th Week Ordinary Time, 15 Jul 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (11 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. Being a Christian will bring devision to your family between believers and non-belivers.

Readings: Exodus 1:8-14, 22, Psalm 124; Matthew 10:34-11:1

15th Sunday Ordinary Time, 14 Jul 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (13 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. Who is my neighbor? Everyone! Listen and act on those promptings of the Holy Spirit to reach out to our neighbor with mercy and compassion.

Readings: Deuteronomy 30:10-14; Psalm 69; Colossians 1:15-20; Luke 10:25-37

Saturday 14th Week Ordinary Time, 13 Jul 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (9 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. Jesus clearly teaches that we are NOT to fear Satan, because only God has power over life and death.

Readings: Genesis 49:29-32; 50:15-26a; Psalm 105; Matthew 10:24-33

Friday 14th Week Ordinary Time, 12 Jul 2013

Click here to listen to to this homily (8 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. When we give witness to the Faith have confidence that it will be the Spirit of our Father speaking through us. Be not afraid.

Readings: Genesis 46:1-7, 28-30; Psalm 37; Matthew 10:16-23

St Benedict, 11 Jul 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (9 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. Allow St Benedict's balanced Rule to guide our Work, Prayer, and Study.

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Readings: Genesis 44:18-21, 23b-29, 45:1-5; Psalm 105; Matthew 10:7-15

Wednesday 14th Week Ordinary Time, 10 Jul 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (6 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. May the Catholic Church quickly become like Joseph of Egypt's granaries offering spiritual and moral truth to a world famished for both.

Readings: Genesis 41:55-57, 42:5-7a, 17-24a; Psalm 33; Matthew 10:1-7

St Augustine Zhao Rong, Martyrs of China, 9 Jul 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (7 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. St Augustine Zhao Rong was a solder who accompanied a catholic bishop to his martyrdom. So impressed with his peace and joy while being persecuted he requested baptism and eventually dies a priest and martyr. May we have the courage to be joyful and at peace in persecution and thus attract others to Christ.

Readings: Genesis 32:23-33; Psalm 17; Matthew 9:32-38

Monday 14th Week Ordinary Time, 8 Jul 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (9 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise.  Jacob had a dream: a stairway reached to the heavens, and God's messengers were going up and down on it.

Readings: Genesis 28:10-22a; Psalm 91; Matthew 9:18-26

14th Sunday Ordinary Time, 7 Jul 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (19 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. Rejoice for your names are written in heaven. Allow your joy in being saved attract others to Christ. Our doubts are healed in the wounds of Christ.

Readings: Isaiah 66:10-14c; Psalm 66; Galatians 6:14-18; Luke 10:1-12, 17-20

St Maria Goretti, 6 Jul 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (10 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. St Maria Goretti witnessed to the value of purity and mercy. Before dying she forgave her would be rapist and murderer.

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Readings: Genesis 27:1-5, 15-29; Psalm 135; Matthew 9:14-17

St Thomas, 3 Jul 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (8 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. Our doubts are healed in the wounds of Jesus, just like St Thomas. Meditate on the Love of God that brought about the wounds of Christ and be made whole.

Readings: Ephesians 2:19-22; Psalm 117; John 20:24-29

Blessed Junipero Serra, 1 Jul 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (9 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. Abraham asks the Lord, "Will you sweep away the innocent with the guilty?" He replied, "For the sake of those ten, I will not destroy it."

Readings: Genesis 18:16-33; Psalm 103; Matthew 8:18-22

13th Sunday, Religious Liberty, 30 Jun 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (20 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. This is a special homily looking at the real threats to religious liberty in the USA today. Recent Supreme Court decisions are also examined. "For you were called for freedom, brothers and sisters. But do not use this freedom as an opportunity for the flesh; rather, serve one another through love." -Paul

Readings: 1 Kings 19:16b, 19-21; Psalm 16; Galatians 5:1, 13-18; Luke 9:51-62

Sts Peter & Paul, 29 Jun 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (8 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. Sts Peter and Paul brought the Gospel to the world and it continues to spread.

Readings: Acts 12:1-11; Psalm 34; 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18; Matthew 16:13-19

St Irenaeus, 28 Jun 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (8 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. St Ireanaeus, one of the first systematic theologians, defended the truth against Gnostic sects who denied the incarnation. We hold true the dual natures of Christ: both human and divine.

Readings: Genesis 17:1, 9-10, 15-22; Psalm 128; Matthew 8:1-4