Wednesday of the 11th Week in Ordinary Time, 20 June 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (10 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Rose of Lima parish in Wrangell, Alaska. Jesus calls us to be different in the ways we pray, fast, and give alms. To do these things for the Glory of God and not our own self promotion. We recognize this as the Ash Wednesday Gospel.

Readings: 1 Kings 2:1, 6-14; Psalm 31; Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18

Tuesday of the 11th Week in Ordinary Time, 19 June 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (10 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Rose of Lima parish in Wrangell, Alaska. Jesus teaches us the importance of not only loving those we like, but are enemies as well.

Readings: 1 Kings 21:17-29; Psalm 51; Matthew 5:43-48

11th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 17 June 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (18 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Rose of Lima parish in Wrangell, Alaska. In telling parables Jesus is moving us to see the world in a new way. Instead of believing the contemporary culture Jesus is sharing with us how he sees things. There is a strong case that "smallness" is a prerequisite for recognizing and having the Kingdom of God grow in us and around us. Let us learn from Jesus' downward mobility.

Readings: Ezekiel 17:22-24; Psalm 92; 2 Corinthians 5:6-10; Mark 4:26-34

Corpus Christi, 10 Jun 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. Jesus promises that he will be with us always. In the study of Eucharistic miracles across the centuries Science is finding that Jesus gives us living human heart muscle and human blood. Come let us adore Him.

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Readings: Exodus 24:3-8; Psalm 116; Hebrews 9:11-15; Mark 14:12-16, 22-26

Pentecost Sunday, 27 May 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (15 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at Scenic View Lodge in Pennsylvania at Casey and Emily's Wedding. Today we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit. We receive the Shalom of God when Jesus says "Peace be with you". This Shalom of God has four aspects of being in right relationship with: God, our selves, one another, and all creation. Jesus also gives us the power to forgive sins. Now that is a gift we need to share abundantly.


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

Ascension Sunday, 20 May 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. As the Apostles were looking on, Jesus was lifted up and took His seat at the right hand of God.

Readings: Acts 1:1-11; Psalm 47; Ephesians 4:1-13; Mark 16:15-20

Saturday of the 6th Week of Easter, 19 May 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. Apollos established from the Scriptures that the Christ is Jesus. The Father loves you because you have loved Jesus and believed in Him.

Readings: Acts 18:23-28; Psalm 47; John 16:23b-28