Holy Family, 28 Dec 2014

Click here to enjoy this homily (14 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise.

It is humble obedience, from each member, to the will of God that make a family holy.

Readings: Genesis 15:1-6, 21:1-3; Psalm 105; Hebrews 11:8, 11-12, 17-19; Luke 2:22-40

Christmas Day, 25 Dec 2014

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In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was God,  and the Word became flesh, and made his dwelling among us.

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

Christmas Midnight, 24 Dec 2014

Click here to enjoy this homily (18 min) given By Fr Thomas Weise.

I proclaim to you good news of great joy: today in Bethlehem a Savior is born for us, Christ the Lord.

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

Christmas Eve, 24 Dec 2014

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The genealogy of Jesus situates our Savior Jesus Christ within the Human Family.
St Joseph Pray 4 Us.

Readings: Isaiah 62:1-5; Psalm 89; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Matthew 1:18-25

4th Sunday Advent, 21 Dec 2014

Click here to enjoy this homily (19 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise.

Today we celebrate Mary's YES that allowed our savior to be born.

"Let is be done to me according to your word." is her (our) prayer.

The Four Marian Dogmas

1) Mary is the Mother of God

2) Mary is the Perpetual Virgin

3) Mary is the Immaculate Conception

4) Mary is Assumed into Heaven

Readings: 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Psalm 89; Romans 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-38

3rd Sunday Advent, 14 Dec 2014

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Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice.
Indeed, the Lord is near. Let us be purveyors of Joy.

Readings: Isaiah 61:1-2a, 10-11; Magnificat; 1Thessalonians 5:16-24; John 1:6-8, 19-28

Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 8 Dec 2014

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Hail, Mary, Full of Grace! The Lord is with you.

Readings: Genesis 3:9-15, 20; Psalm 98; Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12; Luke 1:26-38

2nd Sunday Advent, 7 Dec 2014

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John the Baptist calles us to conversion. We must make room in our busy lives for Jesus who comes to us as a little baby and will come again to judge the living and the dead.

Readings: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11; Psalm 85; 2Peter 3:8-14; Mark 1:1-8

1st Sunday Advent, 30 Nov 2014

Click here to listen to this refection (18 min) given by Mike Galbraith.

As Advent begins, act on your faith and draw close to Christ. Be Ready for His Second Coming by preparing your heart to receive Him at Christmas.

Readings: Isaiah 63:16b-17, 19b, 64:2-7; Psalm 80; 1Corinthians 1:3-9; Mark 13:33-37

Thanksgiving Day, 27 Nov 2014

Click here to enjoy this reflection (11 min) given by Mike Galbraith.

Giving thanks to God is our first and most important task as we grow in holiness.

Readings: Sirach 50:22-24; Psalm 113; 1Corinthians 1:3-9; Luke 17:11-19

Christ the King, 23 Nov 2014

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Your Kingdom Come, Christ Reign in me. We will know that Christ's Reign is complete when the hungry are feed, the naked and clothed, the strangers are welcomed. ...

Readings: Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17; Psalm 23; 1Corinthians 15:20-26, 28; Matthew 25:31-46

33rd Sunday Ordinary Time, 16 Nov 2014

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God trusts us with gifts of Faith, Hope, and Love and expects us to invest these gifts in others and enjoy their increase.

Readings: Proverbs 31; Psalm 128; 1Thessalonians 5:1-6; Matthew 25:14-30

Dedication of Lateran Basilica, 9 Nov324

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Behold God's dwelling is with the human race.
God will dwell with them and they will be God's people.

Readings: Ezekiel 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; Psalm 46; 1Corinthians 3:9c-11, 16-17; John 2:13-22

All Souls Day, 2 Nov 2014

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I am the Resurrection and the Life, says the Lord. Whoever believes in me, even though he dies, will live. May the souls of the faithfully departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Readings: Wisdom 3:1-9; Psalm 23; Romans 5:5-11; John 6:37-40

30th Sunday Ordinary Time, 26 Oct 2014

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Loving God by Loving your Neighbor fulfills all of the Law and Prophets.

Readings: Exodus 22:20-26; Psalm 18; 1 Thessalonians 1:5c-10; Matthew 22:24-40

St Paul of the Cross, 20 Oct 2014

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Jesus cautions each one of us that though one may be rich, one's life does not consist of possessions. We must be attentive to what matters to God. In fact even the most menial tasks matter to God and can be used to further the Kingdom.

Readings: Ephesians 2:1-10; Psalm 100; Luke 12:13-21

29th Sunday Ordinary Time, 19 Oct 2014

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Repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God.

Readings: Isaiah 45:1, 4-6; Psalm 96; 1Thessalonians 1:1-5;  Matthew 22:15-21

28th Sunday Ordinary Time, 12 Oct 2014

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We are all invited to the Wedding Feast of the Lamb where death itself is destroyed forever.
Please, say YES to God's invitation.

Readings: Isaiah 25:6-10a; Psalm 23; Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20; Matthew 22:1-14

27th Sunday Ordinary Time, 5 Oct 2014

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Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. ... Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

Readings: Isaiah 5:1-7; Psalm 80; Philippians 4:6-9; Matthew 21:33-43

26 Sunday Ordinary Time, 28 Sep 2014

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Jesus teaches us that actions are more powerful that words and good intentions.
God's will above all else.

Readings: Ezekiel 18:25-28; Psalm 25; Philippians 2:1-11; Matthew 21:28-32

St Vincent de Paul, 27 Sep 2014

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May we be inspired by St Vincent de Paul who turned his hardships into a path to holiness, caring for the poor and celebrating the liturgy.

Readings: Ecclesiastes 11:9-12:8; Psalm 90; Luke 9:43b-45

St Padre Pio, 23 Sep 2014

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All we need do to be Mother and brother to Jesus it to hear the Word of God and Do It.
St Padre Pio, Pray 4 Us.

Readings: Proverbs 21:1-6, 10-13; Psalm 119; Luke 8:19-21

25th Sunday Ordinary Time, Cycle A, 21 Sep 2014

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"Are you envious because I am generous?" asks God.

Readings: Isaiah 55:6-9; Psalm 145; Philippians 1:20c-24, 27a; Matthew 20:1-16a

Korean Martyrs, 20 Sep 2014

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The over 10k martyrs of the Korean peninsula give witness to the power of Jesus Christ, the Word of God, to bear abundant fruit in good soil.

Readings: 1Corinthians 15:35-37, 42-49; Psalm 56; Luke 8:4-15

Friday 24th Week Ordinary Time, 19 Sep 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (6 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise.

Accompanying them were some women, who provided for them out of their resources.
God Bless the women of the Church.

Readings: 1Corinthians 15:12-20; Psalm 17; Luke 8:1-3

Our Lady of Sorrows, 15 Sep 2014

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Jesus' mother stood close sharing in his suffering. Our Lady of Sorrows, Pray 4 Us.

Readings: 1 Corinthians 11:17-26, 33; Psalm 40; John 19:25-27

Exaltation of the Holy Cross, 14 Sep 2014

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

23rd Sunday Ordinary Time, 7 Sept 2014

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Owe nothing to anyone, except to love one another; for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. Love does no evil to the neighbor.

Readings: Ezekiel 33:7-9; Psalm 95; Romans 13:8-10; Matthew 18:15-20

21st Sunday Ordinary Time, 24 Aug 2014

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Jesus asks, "Who do you say that I am?" Our answer should drive our actions. Don't worry the Holy Spirit in you will help.

Readings: Isaiah 22:19-23; Psalm 138; Romans 11:33-36; Matthew 16:13-20

20th Sunday Ordinary Time, 17 Aug 2014

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Jesus exposes our prejudices in todays gospels.  There is no one outside of God's love, nor should there be anyone outside our love.

Readings: Isaiah 56:1, 6-7; Psalm 67; Romans 11:13-15, 29-32; Matthew 15:21-28

19th Sunday Ordinary Time, 10 Aug 2014

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Do not make decisions out of fear. Jesus is with us. The darkness is rising around the world, yet Jesus is the light of the world. Stay close to Jesus.

Readings: 1 Kings 19:9a, 11-13a; Psalm 85; Romans 9:1-5; Matthew 14:22-33

18th Sunday Ordinary Time, 3Aug2014

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When we offer what little we have to Jesus, He will bess it, and it will be transformed into an abundance. Jesus I Trust in You!

Readings: Isaiah 55:1-3; Psalm 145; Romans 8:35, 37-39; Matthew 14:13-21

17th Sunday Ordinary Time, 27 Jul 2014

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May God give us wise and understanding hearts so that we may know what is right and the grace to do the good.

Readings:1 Kings 3:5, 7-12; Psalm 119; Romans 8:28-30; Matthew 13:44-52

16th Sunday Ordinary Time, 20 Jul 2014

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"Let them (weeds and wheat) grow together until harvest." Be careful to leave the judgment to God alone, putting energy into being good wheat.

Readings: Wisdom 12:13, 16-19; Psalm 86; Romans 8:26-27; Matthew 13:24-43

St Kateri Tekakwitha, 14 Jul 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (7 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise.

It not the DNA that we share, no it is doing the Will of God the Father that makes us siblings with the Lord Jesus.

Readings: Isaiah 1:10-17; Psalm 50; Matthew 10:34-11:1

15th Sunday Ordinary Time, 13 Jul 2014

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The seed is the word of God, Christ is the sower. All who come to him will live forever. Be Good Soil, Plant Seeds of Goodness.

Readings: Isaiah 55:10-11; Psalm 65; Romans 8:18-23; Matthew 13:1-23

Corpus Christi, 22 Jun 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (12 min) given by Fr Patrick Foley. Eucharist is an action that happens to us. We are Chosen, Blessed, Broken and Given Away for Others.

Come to the Parish Mission Monday and Tuesday 6:30pm in WRG, Thursday and Friday 6:30pm in PSG given by Fr Patrick Foley.

Readings: Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14b-16a; Psalm 147; 1Corinthians 10:16-17; John 6:51-58

Most Holy Trinity, 15 Jun 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (16 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. 

God our Father, by sending your Son the Word into the world, and the Spirit of Sanctification you have made yourself known to the human race. 

Readings: Exodus 34:4b-6, 8-9; Daniel 3:52-55; 2Corinthians 13:11-13; John 3:16-18

Solemnity of Pentecost, 8 Jun 2014

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Holy Spirit come, give us power to forgive, to care for each other, and to share the Gospel.
Happy Birthday Church!

Readings: Acts 2:1-11; Psalm 104; 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13; John 20:19-23

Jeffry & Bridget Davidson, 7 Jun 2014

Click here to listen to this homily and vows (14 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise.

Jeffry and Bridget Davidson joined together in Holy Matrimony at St Rose of Lima parish in Wrangell, AK.

Readings: Genesis 2:18-24; 1 Corinthians 13:4-8; Mark 10:6-9

St Charles Lwanga, Ugandan Martyrs, 3 Jun 2014

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Ugandan St Charles Lwanga and his 40+ martyr companions died instead of forsaking their Faith in Jesus, becoming the seed for Christians in Africa.

Readings: Acts 20:17-27; Psalm 68; John 17:1-11a

Ascension of the Lord, 1 Jun 2014

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Jesus returns to the Father: Go and Make Disciples of all Nations, Baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Readings: Acts 1:1-11; Psalm 47; Ephesians 1:17-23; Matthew 28:16-20

George and Katy Schaaf, Shrine Wedding, 31 May 2014

Click here to listen to this homily and vows (21 min) give by Fr Thomas Weise. George and Katy get married at the Shrine of St Therese. May God bless them with a strong marriage fill with Love.

Readings: Song of Songs 2:8-10, 14, 16a; 8:6-7a; 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:8a; Matthew 5:1-12

6th Sunday Easter, 25 May 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (12 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise.

The reason for our #Hope is that we are each God's dream come true. #God loves us and dwells in us. Pray, #ComeHolySpirit.

Readings: Acts 8:5-8, 14-17; Psalm 66; John 14:15-21

5th Sunday Easter, 18 May 2014

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I am the #Way, the #Truth, and the #Life, says the #Lord #Jesus; no one comes to the #Father, except through me.

Readings: Acts 6:1-7; Psalm 33; 1 Peter 2:4-9; John 14:1-12

St Matthias, 14 May 2014

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The lot fell upon Matthias, and he was counted with the Eleven Apostles. It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you. St Matthias, (patron saint of all of us who have to finish projects started by others) Pray for Us.

Readings: Acts 1:15-17, 20-26; Psalm 113; John 15:9-17

4th Sunday Easter, 11 May 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (14 min) given by Bishop Edward Burns.

The sheep hear the voice of Jesus the Good Shepherd and follow him to safety. Jesus came that we might have life and have it more abundantly.

Readings: Acts 2:14a, 36-41; Psalm 23; 1Peter 2:20b-25; John 10:1-10

St Damien, 10 May 2014

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Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and are convinced that you are the Holy One of God.

Readings: Acts 9:31-42; Psalm 116; John 6:60-69

Friday 3rd Week Easter, 9 May 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (7 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise.

We can learn much from Saul's conversion and Jesus use stronger and stronger verbs for eating His Flesh.

Readings: Acts 9:1-20; Psalm 117; John 6:52-59

Thursday 3rd Week Easter, 8 May 2014

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No one can come to me unless the Father draw him. ... The bread that I will give is my Flesh for the life of the world.

Readings: Acts 8:26-40; Psalm 66; John 6:44-51

Wednesday 3rd Week Easter, 7 May 2014

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This is the will of my Father, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in Him may have eternal life, and I shall raise him on the last day.

Readings: Acts 8:1b-8; Psalm 66; John 6:35-40

Tuesday 3rd Week Easter, 6 May 2014

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I am the bread of life, whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst. ~Jesus

Readings: Acts 7:51-8:1a; Psalm 31; John 6:30-35

3rd Sunday Easter, 4 May 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (16 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. Jesus companions the two on their way to Emmaus. He proclaims the scripture, reinterprets it, and they recognize Him in the breaking of the bread.

Readings: Acts 2:14, 22-33; Psalm 16; 1 Peter 1:17-21; Luke 24:13-35

Sts Philip and James, 3 May 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (6 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. #Apostles #Philip and #James lead the early church to a deep understanding of the #LoveofGod for the world who's witness is #Jesus. Jesus and the Father are one.

Readings: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8; Psalm 19; John 14:6-14

St Athanasius, 2 May 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (9 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. St Athanasius, an outstanding champion of the Divinity of Jesus. May we always rejoice in this teaching, especially when the whole world has rejected our Lord Jesus Christ as God.

Readings: Acts 5:34-42; Psalm 27; John 6:1-15

St Joseph the Worker, 1 May 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (6 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. The month of May is about the cloud of witnesses close to Jesus. Mary our Mother who we honor this month. St Joseph, silent worker, foster father of Jesus who we honor today. St Joseph, Pray 4 Us.

Readings: Genesis 1:26-2:3; Psalm 90; Colossians 3:14-15, 17, 23-24; Matthew 13:54-58

St Catherine of Siena, 29 Apr 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (8 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: Acts 4:32-37; Psalm 93; John 3:7b-15

Monday 2nd Week Easter, 28 Apr 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (6 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise.  No one can enter the Kingdom of God without being born again of water and the Holy Spirit. #Baptism #Nicodemus #Jesus

Readings: Acts 4:23-31; Psalm 2; John 3:1-8

Divine Mercy Sunday, 27 Apr 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (16 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise.  The Shalom of God is to be in right relationship with: God, Neighbor, Self, and all Creation.  Jesus I trust in your Mercy.

Readings: Acts 2:42-47; Psalm 118; 1Peter 1:3-9; John 20:19-31

Easter Sunday, 20 Apr 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (13 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. Today we celebrate Easter Sunday of the Lord's Resurrection. We no longer fear death, the tomb is empty, Jesus is Risen and so will we.

Readings: Acts 10:34a, 37-43; 1Corinthians 5:6b-8; John 20:1-9

Easter Vigil, 19 Apr 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (17 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise.  Throughout salvation history, God's message to us: "Do Not Be Afraid, I Am with you, Trust in Me and you will be saved."

Readings: Genesis 1:1-2:2; Psalm 104; Genesis 22:1-18; Psalm 16; Exodus 14:15-15:1; Isaiah 54:5-14; Psalm 30; Isaiah 55:1-11; Isaiah 12:2-6; Baruch 3:9-15, 32-4:4; Psalm 19; Ezekiel 36:16-17a, 18-28; Psalm 42; Romans 6:3-11; Psalm 118; Matthew 28:1-10

Good Friday of the Lord's Passion, 18 Apr 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (28 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. Jesus takes our place on the cross, dying to free us from our sins and even death itself. Pick up your cross and follow Him.

Readings: Isaiah 52:13-53:12; Psalm 31; Hebrews 4:14-16, 5:7-9; John 18:1-19:42

Holy Thursday, Lord's Supper, 17 Apr 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (11 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. At the Last Supper, our Savior Jesus Christ instituted the Eucharistic Sacrifice of His Body and Blood so that He can be physically with us.

Readings: Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14; Psalm 116; 1Corinthians 11:23-26; John 13:1-15

Palm / Passion Sunday, 13 Apr 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (13 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise.  Jesus enters victoriously into Jerusalem only to be crucified five days later.  Jesus dies for our sins that we might live forever with him.

Readings: Matthew 21:1-11; Isaiah 50:4-7; Psalm 22; Philippians 2:6-11; Matthew 26:14-27:66

Saturday 5th Week Lent, 12 Apr 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (5 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise.  The high priest prophesied, "Consider that it is better for you that one man should die instead of the people, so that the whole nation may not parish."

Readings: Ezekiel 37:21-28; Jeremiah 31; John 11:45-56

Friday 5th Week Lent, 11 Apr 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (7 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise.  The Jews answered him, "We are not stoning you for a good work but for blasphemy. You, a man, are making yourself God."

Readings: Jeremiah 20:10-13; Psalm 18; John 10:31-42

Thursday 5th Week Lent, 10 Apr 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (6 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise.  Jesus said, "Amen, amen, I say to you, before Abraham came to be, I AM." So they picked up stones to throw at him.

Readings: Genesis 17:3-9; Psalm 105; John 8:51-59

Wednesday 5th Week Lent, 9 Apr 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (7 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. If you remain in my word, you will truly be my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.

Readings: Daniel 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; John 8:31-42

St Julie Billart, 8 Apr 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (7 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will know that I AM.

Readings: Numbers 21:4-9; Psalm 102; John 8:21-30

St John the Baptist de la Salle, 7 Apr 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (8 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked man, says the Lord, but rather in his conversion, that he may live.

Readings: Daniel 13:41c-62; Psalm 23; John 8:1-11

5th Sunday Lent, Lazarus, Come Out, Cycle A, 6 Apr 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (25 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. In calling rotting Lazarus from the tomb after four days Jesus shows that He is the Resurrection and the Life. Believe in Him and Live Forever.

Readings: Ezekiel 37:12-14; Psalm 130; Romans 8:8-11; John 11:1-45

St Vincent Ferrer, 5 Apr 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (8 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. St Vincent Ferrer OP, preached with passion the Good News of Jesus Christ. Tens of thousands were converted to Christianity.

Readings: Jeremiah 11:18-20; Psalm 7; John 7:40-53

St Isidor of Seville, 4 Apr 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (9 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. St Isidor of Seville, wrote the first encyclopedia in the 6th Century. In 1997 Pope John Paul II named him patron of the internet.

Readings: Wisdom 2:1a, 12-22; Psalm 34; John 7:1-2, 10, 25-30

Thursday 4th Week Lent, 3 Apr 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (9 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. Moses protects the people from God's wrath. How well do we intercede for our friends and enemies who are off worshiping a golden calf?

Readings: Exodus 32:7-14; Psalm 106; John 5:31-47

Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Part 4 of 4, 26 Mar 2014

Click here to listen to this talk (45 min) given by Timothy Cardinal Dolan. He gives his fourth talk. Pope Francis restores the HEART of the Church.

Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Part 3 of 4, 26 Mar 2014

Click here to listen to this talk (45 min) given by Timothy Cardinal Dolan. He gives his third talk. Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI restores the MIND of the Church.

Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Part 2 of 4, 25 Mar 2014

Click here to listen to this talk (57 min) given by Timothy Cardinal Dolan. He gives his second talk. The nine days that changed the world. John Paul II visit to Poland in 1979.

Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Part 1 of 4, 25 Mar 2014

Click here to listen to this talk (50 min) given by Timothy Cardinal Dolan. He introduces his four talk series on the last three popes given to the priests of Alaska. Blessed John Paul II restores the SOUL of the Church.

Timothy Cardinal Dolan at Our Lady of Guadalupe, 24 Mar 2014

Click here to listen to this talk (70 min) given by Timothy Cardinal Dolan. He adresses the people of Anchorage at Our Lady of Guadalupe parish. He speaks to the three pastoral challenges facing Pope Francis: Marriage and Family, Church Credibility, and the Church and Culture.

4th Sunday Lent, Cycle A, 30 Mar 2014

Click here to listen to this reflection (31 min) given by Steve Olmstead. Jesus heals the man born blind as a sign of God's Glory. We must be stewards of the Mysteries of God. All that we have comes from God. What will we intentionally offer back to God in Love? Start with some percentage.

Readings: 1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Psalm 23; Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1-41

Chrism Mass, 28 Mar 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (19 min) given by Bishop Edward Burns. Bishop Burns and the priests of the Diocese of Juneau renew their promises to priestly ministry at the Chrism Mass.

3rd Sunday Lent, Cycle A, 23 Mar 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (19 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. We all have a thirst that only God can quench. Jesus thirsts for our faith in Him. May the woman at the well inspire us to trust Jesus.

Readings: Exodus 17:3-7; Psalm 95; Romans 5:1-2, 5-8; John 4:5-42

1st Sunday Lent, 9 Mar 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (19 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. Jesus resists the temptation to misuse his freedom; instead He trusts God, making up for Adam's disobedience and mistrust.

Readings: Genesis 2:7-9, 3:1-7; Psalm 51; Romans 5:12-19; Matthew 4:1-11

St John of God, 8 Mar 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (9 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. God does not take pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather in his conversion, that he may live. St John of God, Pray for Us!

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

Saints Perpetua and Felicity, 7 Mar 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (10 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. The fasting that God desires is to refrain from sin and care for those in need.

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

Thursday After Ash Wednesday, 6 Mar 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (6 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. At the close of Deuteronomy Moses offers the choice between life and death. Choose Life! Follow all God's commandments.

Readings: Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Psalm 1:1-4, 6; Luke 9:22-25

Ash Wednesday, 5 Mar 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (12 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. Today we begin our Lenten Journey of Prayer, Fasting, Almsgiving, and Study of our Faith. The Lord be with you.

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

Tuesday 8th Week Ordinary Time, 4 Mar 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (5 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. Give your whole life to God and you will receive a hundred times more of the best of life back today and eternal life in the age to come.

Readings: 1Peter 1:10-16; Psalm 98; Mark 10:28-31

St Katherine Drexel, 3 Mar 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (8 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. St Katherine Drexel used her sizable fortune to start a religious congregation to care for poor African Americans and Native Americans.

Readings: 1Peter 1:3-9; Psalm 111; Mark 10:17-27

8th Sunday Ordinary Time, 2 Mar 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (15 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. Worry is talking to ourselves about stuff we can't control. Prayer is talking to God about stuff he does. Turn every worry into a prayer. Live in freedom from worry because you trust the God will take care of you.

Readings: Isaiah 49:14-15; Psalm 62; 1Corinthians 4:1-5; Matthew 6:24-34

Saturday 7th Week Ordinary Time, 1 Mar 2014

Click here to listen to this (5 min) homily given by Fr Thomas Weise. Are you sick? Summon the presbyters of the Church, and they should pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. The prayer of faith will save the sick person, and the Lord will raise him up. If he has committed any sins, he will be forgiven. Receive the Anointing of the Sick early and often, not just before you die.

Readings: James 5:13-20; Psalm 141; Mark 10:13-16

Friday 7th Week Ordinary Time, 28 Feb 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (6 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. Avoid sin at all costs, "It is better to enter into life with one hand, than with two hands to into Gehenna."

Readings: James 5:1-6; Psalm 49; Mark 9:41-50

Thursday 7th Week Ordinary Time, 27 Feb 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (9 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him if a great millstone were put around his neck and he were thrown into the sea.

Readings: James 5:1-6; Psalm 49; Mark  9:41-50

Wednesday 7th Week Ordinary Time, 26 Feb 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (7 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. You have no idea what your life will be like. Instead you should say: If the Lord wills it. Whoever is not against us is for us.

Readings: James 4:13-17; Psalm 49; Mark 9:38-40

Tuesday 7th Week Ordinary Time, 25 Feb 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (6 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. The humble will gain the Kingdom of God. If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last of all and the servant of all.

Readings: James 4:1-10; Psalm 55; Mark 9:30-37

Monday 7th Week Ordinary Time, 24 Feb 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (6 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. Worldly wisdom is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder.

Readings: James 3:13-18; Psalm 19; Mark 9:14-29

7th Sunday Ordinary Time, 23 Feb 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (16 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise.  Love is of God. Hate is of Satan. Jesus teaches us to love our enemies. By turning the other cheek and going the extra mile we gain freedom through non-violence.

Readings: Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-18; Psalm 103; 1Corinthians 3:16-23; Matthew 5:38-48

Chair of Peter, 22 Feb 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (10 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. I say to you, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it.

Readings: 1Peter 5:1-4; Psalm 23; Matthew 16:13-19

Friday 6th Week Ordinary Time, 21 Feb 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (8 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. For just as a body without a spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead.

Readings: James 2:14-24, 26; Psalm 112; Mark 8:34-9:1

Thursday 6th Week Ordinary Time, 20 Feb 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (6 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. If you show partiality, you commit sin. Jesus asks, "Who do you say that I am?" Peter replied, "You are the Christ."

Readings: James 2:1-9; Psalm 34; Mark 8:27-33

Wednesday 6th Week Ordinary Time, 19 Feb 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (7 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. Be doers of the word and not hearers only. Religion that is pure and undefiled before God is this: to care for orphans and widows in their need.

Readings: James 1:19-27; Psalm 15; Mark 8:22-26

6th Sunday Ordinary Time, 16 Feb 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (19 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. Jesus, the new Moses refines Thou Shall Not Kill to Thou Shall Not even be Angry and Thou Shall Not Commit Adultery to Thou Shall Not even look Lustfully. This is Good News because the power of God in us if far greater than the power of evil in the world.

Readings: Sirach 15:15-20; Psalm119; 1Corinthians 2:6-10; Matthew 5:17-37

Saturday 5th Week Ordinary Time, 15 Feb 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (9 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. Jeroboam made two golden calves one in Dan and one in Bethel, leading the 10 Northern Kingdoms away from the One True God and eventually into oblivion. Jesus feeds the thousands.

Readings: 1Kings 12:26-32, 13:33-34; Psalm 106; Mark 8:1-10

Sts Valentine, Cyril, and Methodius, 14 Feb 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (10 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. Today we exchange heart shaped Valentines while Jesus offers his own heart to us every day in the Eucharist.

Readings: 1 Kings 11:29-32; 12:19; Psalm 81; Mark 7:31-37

Thursday 5th Week Ordinary Time, 13 Feb 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (8 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. Solomon starts to worship the idols of his many wives. The humility of the Syophoenician women saves her daughter.

Readings: 1Kings 11:4-13; Psalm 106; Mark 7:24-30

Wednesday 5th Week Ordinary Time, 12 Feb 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (8 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. The queen of Sheba, after meeting King Solomon, was left breathless, in awe. What takes your breath away? For me it is looking at Jesus crucified, and imagining the love that brought him there.

Readings: 1Kings 10:1-10; Psalm 37; Mark 7:14-23

Our Lady of Lourdes, 11 Feb 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (8 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. The waters at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes have healed hundreds of thousands, yet Jesus heals you and strengthens you at every Mass. Come often.

Readings: 1Kings 8:22-23, 27-30; Psalm 84; Mark 7:1-13

St Scholastica, 10 Feb 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (6 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. Who ever touched the tassel of Jesus' cloak was healed. Come to Mass and touch Jesus in the Eucharist and be healed.

Readings: 1Kings 8:1-7, 9-13; Psalm 132; Mark 6:53-56

5th Sunday Ordinary Time, Cycle A, 9 Feb 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (18 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise.  Jesus declares us Salt and Light for a world flavorless and lost in darkness. Let us care for those in need flavoring both their and our lives with healing, shining the Light of Christ into a world of selfish darkness.

Readings: Isaiah 58:7-10; Psalm 112; 1 Corinthians 2:1-5; Matthew 5:13-16

Presentation of the Lord Jesus, 2 Feb 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (20 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. Simeon and Anna, filled with the Holy Spirit recognize the baby Jesus as the savior of the world, while everyone else fails to do so. Pray daily to be filled with the Holy Spirit.

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

Saturday 3rd Week Ordinary Time, 1 Feb 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (7min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. The prophet Nathan uses a parable to convict King David of stealing the wife of Uriah. David responds, "I have sinned against the Lord."

Readings: 2 Samuel 12:1-7a, 10-17; Psalm 51; Mark 4:35-41

St John Bosco, 31 Jan 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (9min) given by Fr Thomas Weise.  St John Bosco (1815-1888) responded to the industrial revolution's city youth by teaching them a trade and about Jesus. 

Readings: 2 Samuel 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17; Psalm 51; Mark 4:26-34

Wednesday 3rd Week Ordinary Time, 29 Jan 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (7 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. Jesus tells and explains the parable of the sower. May every part of our soul's garden be rich soil that produces good fruit.

Readings: 2 Samuel 7:4-17; Psalm 89; Mark 4:1-20

St Thomas Aquinas, 28 Jan 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (8 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. "Three things are necessary for the salvation of man: to know what he ought to believe; to know what he ought to desire; and to know what he ought to do." ~ St Thomas Aquinas

Readings: 2 Samuel 6:12b-15, 17-19; Psalm 24; Mark 3:31-35

St Angela Merici, 27 Jan 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (5 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. "Do now what you'll wish you had done when your moment comes to die." ~St Angela Merici

Readings: 2 Samuel 5:1-7, 10; Psalm 89; Mark 3:22-30

3rd Sunday Ordinary Time, Cycle A, 26 Jan 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (19 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. Jesus moves to Capernaum, called four fisherman to follow Him, and begins His ministry of bringing light into the darkness.

Readings: Isaiah 8:23-9:3; 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17; Matthew 4:12-23

Bill Love, Funeral & Eulogy, 25 Jan 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (10 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise and Eulogy by Celine Love. Bill Love (1927-2014), a teller of tall tales and fish stories who live life to the fullest and loved deeply. You will be missed. May you Rest in Peace.

Readings: Wisdom 3:1-9; Psalm 23; John 14:1-6

Conversion of St Paul, 25 Jan 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (5 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. O God, who taught the whole world through the preaching of the blessed Apostle Paul, draw us, we pray, nearer to you through the example of him whose conversion we celebrate today, and so make us witnesses to your truth in the world.

Readings: Acts 22:3-16; Psalm 117; Mark 16:15-18

St Francis de Sales, 24 Jan 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (7 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. O Lord, kindle in our hearts that divine fire of the Holy Spirit with which you so wonderfully inflamed the most gentle soul of St Francis de Sales.

Readings: 1 Samuel 24:3-21; Psalm 57; Mark 3:13-19

St Marianne Cope, 23 Jan 2014

Click here  to listen to this homily (8 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. So many were coming to hear and touch Jesus that he pushed off from shore in a boat to teach. Let us be fearless in sharing the Good News that our Churches will be full of people longing to hear Jesus and touch Him in the Eucharist.

Readings: 1 Samuel 18:6-9, 19:1-7; Psalm 56; Mark 3:7-12

Prayer for Legal Protection of Unborn Children, 22 Jan 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (9 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. God our Creator, we give thanks to you, who alone have the power to impart the breath of life as you form each of us in our mother's womb; grant, we pray, that we, whom you have made stewards of creation, may remain faithful to this sacred trust and constant in safeguarding the dignity of every human life. Amen

Readings: 1 Samuel 17:32-33, 37, 40-51; Psalm 144; Mark 3:1-6

St Agnes, 21 Jan 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (6 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. The Spirit of the Lord rushed upon David. St Agnes, "Christ made my soul beautiful with the jewels of grace and virtue. I belong to Him whom the angels serve."

Readings: 1 Samuel 16:1-13; Psalm 89; Mark 2:23-28

Monday 2nd Week Ordinary Time, 20 Jan 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (8 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. Obedience to the Will of God is our greatest way of Loving God and Neighbor. Follow the Will of God in obedience today.

Readings: 1 Samuel  15:16-23; Psalm 50; Mark 2:18-22

Sanctity of Life Sunday, 19 Jan 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (18 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. God is the Author of all life. Every child is conceived within God's complete control. He creates each one of us. Let's pray that every conception ends with a live birth.

Readings: Isaiah 49:3, 5-6; Psalm 40; 1 Corinthians 1:1-3; John 1:29-34

Saturday 1st Week Ordinary Time, 18 Jan 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (5 min) give by Fr Thomas Weise. Jesus came to save sinner. He often ate with them. So we are in good company. Invite Jesus to dinner this week.

Readings: 1 Samuel 9:1-4, 17-19, 10:1; Psalm 21; Mark 2:13-17

Friday 1st Week Ordinary Time, 17 Jan 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (8 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. Anthony heard, "Go sell what you have and follow after me," doing so he became a Saint. The Son of Man has authority to forgive sins on earth.

Readings: 1 Samuel 8:4-7, 10-22a; Psalm 89; Mark 2:1-12

Thursday 1st Week Ordinary Time, 16 Jan 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (6 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. At the touch of Jesus, the leprosy left him and he was made clean.

Readings: 1 Samuel 4:1-11; Psalm 44; Mark 1:40-45

Wednesday 1st Week Ordinary Time, 15 Jan 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (9 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. Young Samuel hears the call of the Lord and answers, "Speak Lord, for your servant is listening." Let us do the same.

Readings: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, 19-20; Psalm 40; Mark 1:29-39

Tuesday 1st Week Ordinary Time, 14 Jan 2104

Click here to listen to this homily (5 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. Jesus drives out daemons and teaches with authority. Jesus shares these abilities with us through our baptism. Go and do good.

Readings: 1 Samuel 1:9-20; Mark 1:21-28

Monday 1st Week Ordinary Time, 13 Jan 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (5 min) give by Fr Thomas Weise. Jesus calls his first Apostles, four fishermen. Lord help direct our fishing efforts for our friends, neighbors, and enemies. That all will be saved.

Readins: 1 Samuel 1:1-8; Psalm 116; Mark 1:14-20

Baptism of Our Lord Jesus, 12 Jan 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (15 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. Baptism gives us supernatural powers to do good and avoid evil while marking each of us for our final destination in Heaven.

Readings: Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7; Psalm 29; Acts 10:34-38; Matthew 3:13-17

Saturday after Epiphany, 11 Jan 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (9 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. John the Baptist said, "Jesus must increase; I must decrease." This is good advice for all of us.

Readings: 1 John 5:14-21; Psalm 149; John 3:22-30

Friday after Epiphany, 10 Jan 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (6 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. By this the love of God was revealed: God sent his Only Begotten Son into the world, so that we might have life through Him.

Readings: 1 John 5:5-13; Psalm 147; Luke 5:12-16

Thursday after Epiphany, 9 Jan 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (8 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. Those who love God must also love their brother and sisters.

Readings: 1 John 4:19-5:4; Psalm 72; Luke 4:14-22

Tuesday after Epiphany, 7 Jan 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (7 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. Love wills the good of the other. God is perfect Love. Thus we must believe that God wills our good.

Readings: 1 John 4:7-10; Psalm 72; Mark 6:34-44

St Andre Bessette, 6 Jan 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (7 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. St Andre Bessette answered the door at Notre Dame College near Montreal for 40 years in humility and love.

Readings: 1 John 3:22-4:6; Psalm 2; Matthew 4:12-17, 23-25

Epiphany, 5 Jan 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (18 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. The Magi were actively looking for Christ and so they found him while most of those in Jerusalem failed to recognize him.

Readings: Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72; Ephesians 3:2-3a 5-6; Matthew 2:1-12

St Elizabeth Ann Seton, 4 Jan 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (9 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise.  We pray with St Elizabeth Ann Seton, wife, mother of five, widow and founder of the Sisters of Charity, that we will have an abiding desire to do the Will of God.

Readings: 1 John 3:7-10; Psalm 98; John 1:35-42

Holy Name of Jesus, 3 Jan 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (6 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. At the Name of Jesus every knee must bow in the Heavens, on Earth and under the Earth. It is with the name of Jesus that we are marked for eternal life.

Readings: 1 John 2:29-3:6; Psalm 98; John 1:29-34

Saints Basil and Gregory, 2 Jan 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (7 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. Saints Basil and Gregory were close friends encouraging each other in the study and practice of their Christian Faith. May your 2014 be filled with holy friendships.

Readings: 1 John 2:22-28; Psalm 98; John 1:19-28

Mary, Mother of God, 1 Jan 2014

Click here to listen to this homily (12 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. May the Lord bless you and keep you, may the Lord let His face shine upon you, and give you Peace, and give you Peace, and give you Peace Forever. (sing with me)

Readings: Number 6:22-27; Psalm 67; Galatians 4:4-7; Luke 2:16-21