St John Francis Regis, 31 Dec 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (11 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. His preaching skills and his dedication as a confessor and care for the poor won him a devoted following and a reputation for holiness.

Readings: 1 John 2:18-21; Psalm 96; John 1:1-18

Monday Christmas Octave, 30 Dec 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (7 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. The prophetess Anna, instead of running away drew closer to God after the death of her husband and announces that the Christ has been born.

Readings: 1 John 2:12-17; Psalm 96; Luke 2:36-40

Holy Family, 29 Dec 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (17 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. O God, who were pleased to give us the example of the Holy Family, graciously grant that we may imitate Jesus, Mary and Joseph in our humility, obedience and love.

Readings: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14; Psalm 128; Colossians 3:12-21; Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23.

Holy Innocents, 28 Dec 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (8 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. We commemorate the Holy Innocents, those children who die because of Herod's paranoia and all the children who die at the hands adults who should be protecting and nurturing these gifts of life from God.

Readings: 1 John 1:5-2:2; Psalm 124; Matthew 2:13-18

St John Evangelist, 27 Dec 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (7 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. This is John, who reclined on the Lord's breast at supper, the blessed Apostle, who wrote the Gospel and Book of Revelation and who spread the words of life throughout the whole world.

Readings: 1 John 1:1-4; Psalm 97; John 20:1-8

St Stephen, 26 Dec 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (7 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. While they were stoning him, Stephen prayed, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit." Then he fell on his knees and cried out, "Lord, do not hold this sin against them." when he had said this, he died. The way out of this labyrinth of suffering is forgiveness. Forgive early and often.

Readings: Acts 6:8-10, 7:54-59; Psalm 33; Matthew 10:17-22

Christmas Day, 25 Dec 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (14 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. ... And the Word became flesh and pitched His tent with us. Merry Christmas. May we grow in humility, obedience and love for God's Word.

Readings: Isaiah 52:7-10; Psalm 98; Hebrews 1:1-6; John 1:1-18

Christmas Midnight, 25 Dec 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (14 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; upon those who dwelt in the land of gloom a light has shone.

Readings: Isaiah 9:1-6; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-14

Christmas Family Mass, 24 Dec 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (12 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. Jesus' genealogy goes back to David, to Abraham and even to Adam and Eve. Jesus came as God With Us to save us from our sins. Let us Rejoice.

Readings: Isaiah 62:1-5; Psalm 89; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Matthew 1:1-25

4th Sunday Advent, Cycle A, 22 Dec 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (14 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took his wife into his home.  Let us act like Joseph.

Readings: Isaiah 7:10-14; Psalm 24; Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-24

Saturday Advent 21 Dec 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (8 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. Mary filled with the Holy Spirit goes in haste to help Elizabeth. Do we allow the Holy Spirit to push us out of ourselves to help those in need?

Readings: Song of Songs 2:8-14; Psalm 33; Luke 1:39-45

Thursday 3rd Week Advent, 19 Dec 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (9 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. Zechariah and Elizabeth learn that their prayer for a child will be answered. We pray for all those who long for a child.

Readings: Judges 13:2-7, 24-25a; Psalm 71; Luke 1:5-25

Wednesday 3rd Week Advent, 18 Dec 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (8 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. Joseph is asked in a dream to be the foster father of Jesus. Praying today for all fathers and foster fathers for the grace to be great dads.

Readings: Jeremiah 23:5-8; Psalm 72; Matthew 1:18-25

Tuesday 3rd Week Advent, 17 Dec 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (7 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. Matthew's genealogy of Jesus includes, men and women, saints and sinners, reminding us that that He came from us all for all of us.

Readings: Genesis 49:2, 8-10; Psalm 72; Matthew 1:1-17

3rd Sunday Advent, Cycle A, 15 Dec 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (21 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. "Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say rejoice. Indeed the Lord is Near." The Corporal Works of Mercy and an invitation to Joy.

Readings: Isaiah 35:1-6a 10; Psalm 146; James 5:7-10; Matthew 11:2-11

St John of the Cross, 14 Dec 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (9 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. O God, who gave the Priest Saint John an outstanding dedication to perfect self-denial and love the Cross, grant that, by imitating him closely at all times, we may come to contemplate eternally your glory.

Readings: Sirach 48:1-4, 9-11; Psalm 80; Matthew 17:9a 10-13

St Lucy, 13 Dec 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (7 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. May the offering we bring in celebration of blessed Saint Lucy win your gracious acceptance, O Lord, we pray, just as the struggle of her suffering and passion was pleasing to you.

Readings: Isaiah 48:17-19; Psalm 1; Matthew 11:16-19

Our Lady of Guadalupe, 12 Dec 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (10 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. "Do not let your heart be disturbed. Am I not here, I who am your Mother? Are you not under my shadow and my protection? Am I not your Source of your joy? Are you not in the hollow of my mantle, in the crossing of my arms? Do you need anything more? Let nothing else worry or disturb you." ~Our Blessed Mother at Guadalupe

Readings: Zechariah 2:14-17; Judith 13:18bcde, 19; Revelation 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Luke 1:26-47

2nd Sunday Advent, Cycle A, 8 Dec 2013

Click here to download this homily (25 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. Repentance: sincere regret or remorse about one's wrong doing or sin. Examen these four areas of your life: Mind, Body, Heart, Soul. The Shalom of God involves these four relationships being right: God, Others, Self, Creation. Make changes where necessary to conform your life to God's Will.

Readings: Isaiah 11:1-10; Psalm 72; Romans 15:4-9; Matthew 3:1-12

St Ambrose, 7 Dec 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (8 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. St Ambrose said yes to God and went from Catechumen to Bishop of Milan in one week, then began reading Theology and feeding the poor.

Readings: Isaiah 30:19-21 23-26; Psalm 147; Matthew 9:35-10:1, 5a, 6-8

St Nicholas, Homoousios, 6 Dec 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (6 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. St Nicholas evolves into Santa Clause, but more importantly at the Council of Nicaea he defended the Divinity of Christ.

Readings: Isaiah 29:17-24; Psalm 27; Matthew 9:27-31

St Francis Xavier, 3 Dec 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (7 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. There shall be no harm or ruin on all my holy mountain; for the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the Lord.

Readings: Isaiah 11:1-10; Psalm 72; Luke 10:21-24

Monday 1st Week Advent, 2 Dec 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (6 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. Many will come from the east and the west into the Kingdom of heaven. Lord, only say the word and my soul will be healed.

Readings: Isaiah 4:2-6, Psalm 122; Matthew 8:5-11

1st Sunday Advent, Cycle A, 1 Dec 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (14 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. Happy Catholic New Year! Now resolve to work at growing spiritually this Advent and do something to improve your community. Ready the way of the Lord.

Readings: Isaiah 2:1-5; Psalm 122; Romans 13:11-14; Matthew 24:37-44