4th Sunday of Easter, Cycle B, 29 April 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (12 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Catherine of Siena parish in Petersburg, Alaska. Jesus is the Good Shepherd who lays down His life for the Sheep. Jesus is the stone rejected by the builders who has become the corner stone. We are God's children now. This gives us a glimpse into the infinite value every soul, and the love that motivated Jesus to die that we might be freed from our sins and live forever.


Readings: Acts 4:8-12; Psalm 118; 1 John 3:1-2; John 10:11-18

Saturday of the 3rd Week of Easter, 28 April 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (9 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Catherine of Siena parish in Petersburg, Alaska. We celebrate with St Peter Chanel (1803-1841) & St Louis Marie Grignion de Montfort (1673-1716), both of these priests were born in France. We pray for Missionary priests around the world, may Our Blessed Mother protect and guide them. Jesus asks the Twelve, "Do you also want to leave?" Peter answers, "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 of the 3rd Week of Easter, 27 April 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (10 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Catherine of Siena parish in Petersburg, Alaska. Saul meets Jesus, whom he is persecuting in the early Christians, on the road to Damascus and is converted. Jesus' language gets the strongest yet in John 6, "Amen, Amen, I say to you, unless you eat the Flesh of the Son of Man and drink his Blood, you do not have life within you. Whoever eats my Flesh and drinks my Blood has eternal life, and I will raise him on the last day. For my Flesh is true food, and my Blood true drink."

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

Thursday of the 3rd Week of Easter, 26 April 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (6 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Catherine of Siena parish in Petersburg, Alaska. Philip evangelizes and baptizes the Ethiopian Eunuch who returns to found the Christian Church in Ethiopia. Jesus' language is growing stronger, "I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give is my Flesh for the life of the world." Read John 6

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

Feast of St Mark, 25 April 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (6 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Catherine of Siena parish in Petersburg, Alaska. The Evangelist Mark has many roles: companion on Paul's first missionary journey, Peter's scribe in Rome, founder of the Church in Alexandria, and writer of the first Gospel.

Readings: 1 Peter 5:5b-14; Psalm 89; Mark 16:15-20

Tuesday of the 3rd Week of Easter, 24 April 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (9 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Rose of Lima parish in Wrangell, Alaska. Jesus said to them, "I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst."

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

Monday of the 3rd Week of Easter, 23 April 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (6 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Rose of Lima parish in Wrangell, Alaska. The Holy Spirit burns so brightly in Deacon Steven that he has the face of an angel. Jesus calls us to look beyond the bread we eat and SEE Him! "This is the work of God, that you believe in the one he sent." Read John 6.

Readings: Acts 6:8-15; Psalm 119; John 6:22-29

Third Sunday of Easter, 22 April 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (17 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Catherine of Siena parish in Petersburg, Alaska. Jesus appears to the Apostles gathered in the upper room that first night after the Resurrection. The Second Vatican Council teaches us that the Real Presence of our Resurrected Lord and be found: in the Gathered Assembly, in the Word of God Proclaimed, in Priest, and in the "transubstantiated" bread and wine. Let us grow our vision of where to see Jesus alive and active.

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Readings: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19; Psalm 4; 1 John 2:1-5a; Luke 24:35-48

Saturday of the 2nd Week of Easter, 21 Apr 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (9 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Catherine of Siena parish in Petersburg, Alaska. Today the Apostles name seven deacons to help in the ministry. Pray for more deacons.

Readings: Act 6:1-7; Psalm 33; John 6:16-21

Friday of the 2nd Week of Easter, 20 April 2012

Click here to download to and listen to this homily (10 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Catherine of Siena parish in Petersburg, Alaska. Gamaliel shows us the wisdom of taking no action. "So now I tell you, have nothing to do with these men, and let them go. For if this endeavor or this activity is of human origin, it with destroy itself. But if it comes from God, you will not be able to destroy them, you may even find yourself fighting against God." Acts 5:34-42 This gives great evidence that the Catholic Church is of God, for we have not been able to destroy Her from within or from without.

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

Thursday of the 2nd Week of Easter, 19 April 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (8 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Catherine of Siena parish in Petersburg, Alaska. The Father does not ration his gift of the Holy Spirit.

Readings: Acts: 5:27-33; Psalm 34; John 3:31-36

Wednesday of the 2nd Week of Easter, 18 April 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (8 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Catherine of Siena parish in Petersburg, Alaska. "God so loved the world that he gave his only-begotten Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him." John 3:16-17.

Readings: Acts: 5:17-26; Psalm 34; John 3:16-21

Tuesday of the 2nd Week of Easter, 17 April 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (10 minutes) give by Fr Thomas Weise at St Rose of Lima parish in Wrangell, Alaska. Just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert, so will the Son of Man be lifted up, so that all who look upon Him will be saved. Spend some time today looking at a crucifix so that you will be born from above.

Readings: Acts 4:32-37; Psalm 93; John 3:7b-15

Monday of the 2nd Week of Easter, 16 April 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (8 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Rose of Lima parish in Wrangell, Alaska. Jesus bigins his conversation with Nicodemus, "You must be born from above" of water and the Spirit.

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

Divine Mercy Sunday, 15 April 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (21 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Catherine of Siena parish in Petersburg, Alaska. Jesus meets Thomas in his doubt and heals his harness of heart by allowing Thomas to touch His radiant and glorified wounds. The Image of Divine Mercy shows red and white light shining out of Jesus' wounded side. Just like the light that shines out of the cracked and repaired vase; Christ's light shines out of our wounds and brokenness when loved in His Divine Mercy.

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Readings: Acts 4:32-35; Psalm 118; 1 John 5:1-6; John 20:19-31

Saturday of the Octave of Easter, 14 April 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (8 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Catherine of Siena parish in Petersburg, Alaska. Jesus rebuked the Eleven for their unbelief about His Resurrection. He then said to them, "Go into the whole world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature." If Jesus can use the imperfect apostles He can use me and you.

Readings: Acts: 4:13-21; Psalm 118; Mark 16:9-15

Friday of the Octave of Easter, 13 April 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (9 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Catherine of Siena parish in Petersburg, Alaska. Peter filled with the Holy Spirit responds, "There is no salvation through anyone else, nor is there any other name under heaven give to the human race by which we are to saved--Jesus Christ the Nazorean." Jesus feeds the disciples who had gone out fishing overnight a breakfast of fish and bread.

Readings: Act 4:1-12; Psalm 118; John 21:1-14

Thursday of the Octave of Easter, 12 Apr 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (9 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Catherine of Siena parish in Petersburg, Alaska. Jesus stood in their midst and said, "Peace be with you. ... Look at my hands and my feet, that it is I myself. Touch me and see, because a ghost does not have flesh and bones as you can see I have." Peter preaches boldly, giving witness to the risen Christ after he is filled with the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.

Readings: Acts 3:11-26; Psalm 8; Luke 24:35-48

Wednesday of the Octave of Easter, 11 April 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (12 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Catherine of Siena parish in Petersburg, Alaska. Jesus searches out and walks with the two bound for Emmaus on the afternoon of His resurrection so that none would be lost. Their hearts were burning within them as He open the Scriptures to them and they recognized Him in the breaking of the bread.

Readings: Acts 3:1-10; Psalm 105; Luke 24:13-35

Tuesday of the Octave of Easter, 10 April 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (8 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Catherine of Siena parish in Petersburg, Alaska. Mary Magdalene is back at the empty tomb weeping. She talks with two Angels and Jesus who she mistakes for the gardener, her senses clouded with grief. Then Jesus calls her by name and all grief is replaced with Easter Joy. In our darkest hours let us listen for Jesus, who is always and everywhere calling each of us by name.

Readings: Acts 2:36-41; Psalm 33; John 20:11-18

Monday of the Octave of Easter, 9 April 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (8 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Catherine of Siena parish in Petersburg, Alaska. Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went away quickly from the tomb, fearful yet overjoyed, and ran to announce the news to his disciples. Let us do likewise.

Readings: Acts 2:14, 22-23; Psalm 16; Matthew 28:8-15

Easter, 8 April 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (14 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Catherine of Siena parish in Petersburg, Alaska. The tomb is empty, the burial cloths are no longer needed, because Jesus is Risen from the Dead. His resurrection calls us from death to life. Share the Good News: Jesus is Risen, He is Risen Indeed!

Readings: Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Psalm 118; Colossians 3:1-4; John 20:1-9

Easter Sunrise Beach Service, 8 April 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (7 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at Sandy Beach in Petersburg, Alaska. The Resurrection of Jesus changes everything. It transformed the disciples from fear to amazement then to bold courage to share the Good News that Jesus is Risen for the dead. Let us do the same.

Readings: John 20:1-31

Easter Vigil, 7 April 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (13 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Catherine of Siena parish in Petersburg, Alaska. Jesus Christ is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! We hear through the whole of salvation history that God and the friends of God are faithful to His Word. Jesus is the Word of God who accomplished the Will of the Father in His Passion, Death, and Resurrection. Let us strive to be filled with God's Word. Happy Easter!

Easter Vigil Readings.

Good Friday, 6 April 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (24 min (16 Passion, 8 Homily)) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Catherine of Siena parish in Petersburg, Alaska. Jesus dies on the cross for our sins and opens the way to heaven for all who love Him. How often to I say with my prejudices and quickness to hate, "I am a loving Christian, unless you are different than me, then in self-righteousness I hate you." There will be scapegoating violence until we learn to love like Jesus.

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

Holy Thursday, Mass of the Lord's Supper, 5 April 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (13 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Catherine of Siena parish in Petersburg, Alaska. Jesus institutes the Eucharist on this last night with his disciples, so that all of us who eat and drink his body and blood will be united with Him throughout eternity. He washes their feet giving them an example of how humble love for everyone is the sure sign that the Eucharist has taken root in us.

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

Wednesday of Holy Week, 4 April 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (10 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Catherine of Siena parish in Petersburg, Alaska. Oh my beloved Jesus, more often than I realize, I too am just like Judas, eating and drinking with you at Mass and then headed out into the darkness ready to betray your love for me and the world.

Readings: Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 69; Matthew 26:14-25

Tuesday of Holy Week, 3 April 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (8 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Catherine of Siena parish in Petersburg, Alaska. Entering deeply into the Gospel via our imagination can help us see the events of Holy Week anew. Who do you most easily identify with: Peter, Judas, the Beloved Disciple, or Jesus? Try putting on the sandals of the one you least identify with, and walking this Holy Week with new eyes.

Readings: Isaiah 49:1-6; Psalm 71; John 13:21-33 36-38

Monday of Holy Week, 2 April 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (7 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Catherine of Siena parish in Petersburg, Alaska. Jesus is at a banquet with Martha and Mary and Lazarus who he had just raised from the dead. Mary anticipates Jesus' death and anoints his feet with 300 days wages of oil. May we learn to love Jesus with that same outrageous generosity.

Readings: Isaiah 42:1-7; Psalm 27; John 12:1-11

Palm--Passion Sunday, Cycle B, 1 April 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily ((30 minutes) 21 min Gospel, 9 min homily) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Catherine of Siena parish in Petersburg, Alaska. Today Jesus rides triumphant into Jerusalem knowing full well it would lead to his death. Let us show our love for God just as the women who spent 300 days wages to anoint the feet of Jesus before his death. It is all about a humble Love triumphing over the energy centers of this world: power/control, affection/esteem/pleasure, safety/security, and over identification with our group. May our journey with Jesus this Holy Week make us more like him.

Readings: Mark 11:1-10; Isaiah 50:4-7; Psalm 22; Philippians 2:6-11; Mark 14:1-15:47