Saturday, September 14, 2013

St John Chrysostom, 13 Sep 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (8 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. Why do you notice the splinter in your brother's eye, but do not perceive the wooden beam in your own?

Readings: 1 Timothy 1:1-2, 12-14; Psalm 16; Luke 6:39-42

Most Holy Name of Mary, 12 Sep 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (8 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. We celebrate The Most Holy Name of Mary. She calls us to follow her son.  Mary's greatness is that she magnified God and not herself.

Readings: Colossians 3:12-17; Psalm 150; Luke 6:27-38

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Wednesday 23rd Week Ordinary Time, 11 Sep 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (6 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. A true patriot is one who wills the good of their country and fellow citizens.  Living in Peace brings the most good, Therefor a true patriot works for Peace. The Shalom of God involves everyone having right relationships with: GOD, Self, Neighbor, and All of Creation. Let us work together for Peace-the Shalom of God.

Tuesday 23rd Week Ordinary Time, 10 Sep 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (8 min) given by Bishop Edward Burns. I choose you from the world, that you may go and bear fruit that will last, says the Lord. Bishop Burns reflects on September 11th 2001.

Readings: Colossians 2:6-15; Psalm 145; Luke 6:12-19

Monday, September 9, 2013

St Peter Claver, 9 Sep 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (9 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. Claver tried to instill a sense of dignity and preciousness in the eyes of God in the African slaves of Columbia. Catechizing and Baptizing over 300K in 40years.

Readings: Colossians 1:24-2:3; Psalm 62; Luke 6:6-11

Sunday, September 8, 2013

23rd Sunday Ordinary Time, Cycle C, 8 Sep 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (16 min) given by Bishop Edward Burns. Jesus warns, "Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple." Do not let scandal separate you from the Church.

Readings: Wisdom 9:13-18b; Psalm 90; Philemon 9-10, 12-17; Luke 14:25-33

Sunday, September 1, 2013

22nd Sunday Ordinary Time, Cycle C, 1 Sep 2013

Click here to listen to this homily (14 min) given by Fr Thomas Weise. Humble yourself the more, the greater you are, and you will find favor with God. Water quenches a flaming fire, and alms atone for sins.

Readings: Sirach 3:17-18 20, 28-29; Psalm 68; Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24a; Luke 14:1, 7-14