Wednesday of the 2nd Week of Lent, 7 Mar 2012

Click here to down load and listen to this homily (9 minutes) given by Archbishop Roger Schwietz, of Anchorage at Our Lady of Guadalupe parish. Jesus teaches us that true leadership is that which serves others, "Just so, the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many." Let us learn to do the same this lent.

Readings: Jeremiah 18:18-20; Psalm 31; Matthew 20:17-28

Tuesday of the 2nd Week of Lent, 6 Mar 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (6 Minutes) given by Bishop Donald Kettler of Fairbanks, Alaska at the all Alaska priest convocation. Today we are called to listen more deeply to the Word of God: not on the shelf but alive in our hearts.

Readings: Isaiah 1:10, 16-20; Psalm 50; Matthew 23:1-12

Monday of the 2nd Week of Lent, 5 March 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (6 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Rose of Lima in Wrangell, Alaska. Today Jesus teaches us the importance of being "merciful, just as your Father is merciful." Let us learn this heavenly economy of mercy, forgiveness, and love.


Readings: Daniel 9:4b-10; Psalm 79; Luke 6:36-38

Second Sunday of Lent, Cycle B, 4 Mar 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. Lent can be considered a spiritual "speed bump" slowing us down from our routine of busyness. The readings this weekend point to slowing down in order to be able to hear the still small whispering voice of God. So this week waste some time learning to discern God's voice from all the those other voices clamoring for our attention.

Readings: Genesis 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18; Psalm 116; Romans 8:31b-34; Mark 9:2-10

Saturday of the 1st Week of Lent, 3 Mar 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. Jesus teaches us today, "Love your enemies, pray for those who persecute you." How well are we doing?

Readings: Deuteronomy 26:16-19; Psalm 119; Matthew 5:43-48

Friday of the 1st Week of Lent, 2 Mar 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 raises the scope of the fifth commandment, "Do Not Kill," when he says, "Whoever is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment." (Matthew 5:22) With the help of the Holy Spirit we can fast from murderous anger.

Readings: Ezekiel 18:21-28; Psalm 130; Matthew 5:20-26

Thursday of the 1st Week of Lent, 1 Mar 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. Jesus teaches us that we are to Ask, Seek, and Knock because our Heavenly Father want to take care of us. Thank God for answered prayers.

Readings: Esther C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Psalm 138; Matthew 7:7-12