Tuesday of the 28th Week in Ordinary Time, 16 Oct 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (7 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Rose of Lima parish in Wrangell, Alaska. Jesus warns that outward appearances and following the Law will not protect against judgement of an interior life that is evil. "But as to what is within, give alms, and behold, everything will be made clean for you." Luke 11:41

Readings: Galatians 5:1-6; Psalm 119; Luke 11:37-41

St Teresa of Avila, 15 Oct 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. The only sign that will be given is that Jesus equates himself with Jonah. We must repent of our sinful acts and do the good we have failed to do.

Readings: Galatians 4:22-24, 26-27, 31-5:1; Psalm 113; Luke 11:29-32

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 14 Oct 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (19 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Catherine of Siena parish in Petersburg, Alaska. We search for true Wisdom in Natural and Divine Law, remembering that we are citizens of Heaven for eternity while we are just passing through the USA.

Readings: Wisdom 7:7-11; Psalm 90; Hebrews 4:12-13; Mark 10:17-30; Matthew 25:40

Saturday of the 27th Week in Ordinary Time, 13 Oct 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (4 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Catherine of Siena parish in Petersburg, Alaska. Jesus proclaims that there are no "special" people, not even his mom. (Blessed is the womb that carried you) Rather blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it.

Readings: Galatians 3:22-29; Psalm 105; Luke 11:27-28

Friday of the 27th Week in Ordinary Time, 12 Oct 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. A house divided can not stand. We need to welcome those darker parts of our selves into the liberating Light of Christ.

Readings: Galatians 3:7-14; Psalm 111; Luke 11:15-26

Thursday of the 27th Week in Ordinary Time, 11 Oct 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. Jesus promises that if we ask for the Holy Spirit we will receive it. So Come Holy Spirit be with us as we begin the Year Of Faith.

Readings: Galatians 3:1-5; Luke 1:69-75; Luke 11:5-13

Tuesday of the 27th Week in Ordinary Time, 9 Oct 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (7 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Gregory parish in Sitka, Alaska. Martha was busy with providing hospitality while Mary choose to sit at the feet of Jesus and listen. Lets take a break from our busyness and rest with the Lord, learning how to relax and be loved by God.

Readings: Galatians 1:13-24; Psalm 139; Luke 10:38-42