26th Sunday Ordinary Time, Cycle C, 29 Sep 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (19 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. Jesus tells the cautionary tale about the rich man and poor Lazarus. With 80% of the world's population living on less than $10 per day. We the rich 20% should daily spend our money on the needs of the poor. Visit these links:

Catholic Relief Services

Catholic Foundation for Children and the Aged

Catholic Medical Missionary Board

Readings: Amos 6:1a 4-7; Psalm 146; 1 Timothy 6:11-16; Luke 16:19-31

25th Sunday Ordinary Time, Cycle C, 22 Sep 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (20 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. Jesus points to the dishonest steward's crafty prudence and warns that we must care more about our eternal life then we do our mammon. Paul encourages us to pray for our leaders.

Readings: Amos 8:4-7; Psalm 113; 1Timothy 2:1-8; Luke 16:1-13

St Andrew Kim, Korean Martyrs, 20 Sep 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (7 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. The Church in Korea claims the distinction of having been founded not by foreign missionaries but by indigenous lay Catholics and their 10k martyr companions.

Readings: 1 Timothy 6:2c-12; Psalm 49; Luke 8:1-3

24th Sunday Ordinary Time, Stewardship, 15 Sep 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (24 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. Parable of the lost sheep, lost coin, and lost sons. Tithing of our Time, Talent and Money back to God who has given us everything.

Readings: Exodus 32:7-11, 13-14; Psalm 51; 1 Timothy 1:12-17; Luke 15:1-32

Exaltation of the Holy Cross, 14 Sep 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (10 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. Just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, so that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life.

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

St John Chrysostom, 13 Sep 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (8 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. Why do you notice the splinter in your brother's eye, but do not perceive the wooden beam in your own?

Readings: 1 Timothy 1:1-2, 12-14; Psalm 16; Luke 6:39-42

Most Holy Name of Mary, 12 Sep 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (8 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. We celebrate The Most Holy Name of Mary. She calls us to follow her son.  Mary's greatness is that she magnified God and not herself.

Readings: Colossians 3:12-17; Psalm 150; Luke 6:27-38

Wednesday 23rd Week Ordinary Time, 11 Sep 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (6 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. A true patriot is one who wills the good of their country and fellow citizens.  Living in Peace brings the most good, Therefor a true patriot works for Peace. The Shalom of God involves everyone having right relationships with: GOD, Self, Neighbor, and All of Creation. Let us work together for Peace-the Shalom of God.

Tuesday 23rd Week Ordinary Time, 10 Sep 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (8 min) given by Bishop Edward Burns. I choose you from the world, that you may go and bear fruit that will last, says the Lord. Bishop Burns reflects on September 11th 2001.

Readings: Colossians 2:6-15; Psalm 145; Luke 6:12-19

St Peter Claver, 9 Sep 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (9 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. Claver tried to instill a sense of dignity and preciousness in the eyes of God in the African slaves of Columbia. Catechizing and Baptizing over 300K in 40years.

Readings: Colossians 1:24-2:3; Psalm 62; Luke 6:6-11

23rd Sunday Ordinary Time, Cycle C, 8 Sep 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (16 min) given by Bishop Edward Burns. Jesus warns, "Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple." Do not let scandal separate you from the Church.

Readings: Wisdom 9:13-18b; Psalm 90; Philemon 9-10, 12-17; Luke 14:25-33

22nd Sunday Ordinary Time, Cycle C, 1 Sep 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (14 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. Humble yourself the more, the greater you are, and you will find favor with God. Water quenches a flaming fire, and alms atone for sins.

Readings: Sirach 3:17-18 20, 28-29; Psalm 68; Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24a; Luke 14:1, 7-14