Monday of the 27th Week in Ordinary Time, 8 Oct 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (9 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Gregory parish in Sitka, Alaska. In the parable of the good Samaritan Jesus teaches us the love of neighbor extends to everyone, friends and enemy alike.

Readings: Galatians 1:6-12; Psalm 111; Luke 10:25-37

27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 7 Oct 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (15 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Gregory parish in Sitka, Alaska. The Two of them become one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no human being separate. Let the children come to me.

Readings: Genesis 2:18-24; Psalm 128; Hebrews 2:9-11; Mark 10:2-16

Mary Hughes, Homily, Eulogy, 6 Oct 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (22 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Gregory in Sitka, Alaska. Mary Hughes (July 9, 1928-Sept 13, 2012) lived in Sitka for over 50 years. Beloved of all in Sitka and Beyond. Eulogy given by Mary's nephew PJ.

St Francis of Assisi, 4 Oct 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (9 minutes) given by Bishop Edward Burns at St Rose of Lima in Wrangell, Alaska. Jesus tells us that his yoke is easy and his burned light. Let us follow Jesus with the same zeal as St Francis.

Wednesday of the 26th Week in Ordinary Time, 3 Oct 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (9 minutes) given by Deacon Vince Hansen at St Rose of Lima Parish in Wrangell, Alaska. When we say to Jesus, "I will follow you wherever you go." Are we ready for the road to be difficult?

Readings: Job 9:1-12, 14-16; Psalm 88; Luke 9:57-62

Holy Guardian Angels, 2 Oct 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. We pray, "Send your holy Angels to guard us, hear our supplications as we cry to you, that we may always be defended by their protection and rejoice eternally in their company."

Readings: Job 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23; Psalm 88; Matthew 18:1-5, 10

St. Therses of Lisieux, 1 Oct 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (11 minutes) given by Fr Scott Settimo at St Rose of Lima parish in Wrangell, Alaska. St Therese of Lisieux, Doctor of the Church, teaches us her little way of Spiritual Childhood. She is the Patron of the Diocese of Juneau.