Friday 21st Week Ordinary Time, 30 Aug 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (7 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. For God did not call us to impurity but to holiness. Therefore, whoever disregards this, disregards not human being but God. 

Readings: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8; Psalm 97; Matthew 25:1-13

Passion of St John the Baptist, 29 Aug 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (7 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. John the Baptist prefigured the life and death of Jesus. He is the unofficial patron saint of whistle blowers.

Readings: 1 Thessalonians 3:7-13; Psalm 90; Mark 6:17-29

St Monica, 27 Aug 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (9 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. St Monica is honored for praying without ceasing for the conversion of her son, who became St Augustine.

Readings: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8; Psalm 139; Matthew 23:23-26

Monday 21st Week Ordinary Time, 26 Aug 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (8 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. For our Gospel did not come to you in word alone, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with much conviction.

Readings: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5, 8b-10; Psalm 149; Matthew 23:13-22

21st Sunday Ordinary Time, Cycle C, 25 Aug 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (21 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. "Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I tell you, will attempt to enter but not be strong enough." ~ Jesus

Do something today to "strive" for salvation: Pray, fast, give alms, go to Mass, frequent the confessional, study scripture, reach out to the needy, tell Jesus Yes I love you.

Readings: Isaiah 66:18-21; Psalm 117; Hebrews 12:5-7, 1-13; Luke 13:22-30

St Bartholomew, 24 Aug 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (8 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. "We have found the one about whom Moses wrote in the law, and also the prophets, Jesus son of Joseph, from Nazareth." Nathanael answered, "Can anything good come from Nazareth?"

Readings: Revelations 21:9b-14; Psalm 145; John 1:45-51

St Rose of Lima, 23 Aug 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (9 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. ... You shall love you neighbor as yourself.

Readings: Ruth 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22; Psalm 146; Matthew 22:34-40

Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 22 Aug 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (8 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. Mary is our Queen Mother because Jesus her son is our Lord and King. Mary's greatness is that she Magnified God and not her self. Lets is join her in praying for peace in the world.

Readings: Judges 11:29-39a; Psalm 40; Matthew 22:1-14

St Pius X, 21 Aug 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (10 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. In the parable of the generous vineyard owner Jesus teaches that: Envy is the no win sin.

Readings: Judges 9:6-15; Psalm 21; Matthew 20:1-16

19th Sunday Ordinary Time, 11 Aug 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (22 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. Faith is the realization of what is hoped for and evidence of things not seen. Do not be afraid any longer, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom.

Readings: Wisdom 18:6-9; Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-12; Luke 12:32-48

18th Sunday Ordinary Time, 4 Aug 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (14 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. Seek what is above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Think of what is above, not of what is on earth.

"Poverty is the load of some and wealth is the load of others, perhaps the greater one of the two. It may weigh them to perdition (hell). Bear the load of your neighbor's poverty, and let him bear with you the load of your wealth. You lighten your load by lightening his." --St Augustine, bishop of Hippo

Readings: Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21-23; Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11; Luke 12:13-21

Saturday 17th Week Ordinary Time, 3 Aug 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (8 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. In the year of Jubilee you shall return, every one of you, to your own property. Herod has John beheaded.

Readings: Leviticus 25:1, 8-17; Psalm 67; Matthew 14:1-12

Friday 17th Week Ordinary Time, 2 aug 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (5 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. Is he not the carpenter's son? Where did this man get such wisdom and mighty deeds? Are we too close to see Jesus as God with us?

Readings: Leviticus 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34b-37; Psalm 81; Matthew 13:54-58

Thursday 17th Week Ordinary Time, 1 Aug 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (6 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. They put what is good into buckets, what is bad they throw away.

Readings: Exodus 40:16-21, 34-38; Psalm 84; Matthew 13:47-53

St Ignatius of Loyola, 31 Jul 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (10 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. We must be radiant with joy to attract others to Jesus. St Ignatius Loyola founded the Jesuits after reading the lives of the saints recovering from a battle wound.

Readings: Exodus 34:29-35; Psalm 99; Matthew 13:44-46

Tuesday 17th Week Ordinary Time, 30 Jul 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (9 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. The Lord spoke to Moses face to face. Just as weeds are collected now and burned up with fire, so will it be at the end of the age.

Readings: Exodus 33:7-11; 34:5b-9, 28; Psalm 103; Matthew 13:36-43