Wednesday of the 1st Week of Lent, 29 Feb 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. Today Jesus warns us that the only sign that will be given to our generation is the sign of Jonah,  Jesus is greater and he calls for us to Repentance.

Readings: Jonah 3:1-10; Psalm 51; Luke 11:29-32

Tuesday of the 1st Week of Lent, 28 Feb 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. Jesus teaches us how to pray: thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth AS it is in heaven; forgive us AS we forgive others. Paying attention to the two AS in the Lord's prayer brings new insights. Give us this day the courage to accept your will for us to forgive.

Readings: Isaiah 55:10-11; Psalm 34; Matthew 6:7-15

Monday of the 1st Week of Lent, 27 Feb 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. In the 25th Chapter of Matthew's Gospel we here Jesus equate deeds done to care for the poor and needy with deeds done to care for Him. May we see you Lord Jesus in all those in need, and doing so be motivated by our love for you to care for them.

Readings: Leviticus 19:1-2, 11-18; Psalm 19; Matthew 25:31-46

First Sunday of Lent, Cycle B, 26 Feb 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (14 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Rose of Lima parish in Wrangell, Alaska. Jesus is lead by the spirit into the desert for a forty day fast. He returns proclaiming the gospel of God, "This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel."

Readings: Genesis 9:8-15; Psalm 25; 1 Peter 3:18-22; Mark 1:12-15

Saturday after Ash Wednesday, 25 Feb 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. Jesus calles Levi the tax collector to follow him showing God's scandalous love for sinners.

Readings: Isaiah 58:9b-14; Psalm 86; Luke 5:27-32

Friday after Ash Wednesday, 24 Feb 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. Isaiah calls for an authentic fast that does justice for the poor and marginalized. We have so much while the poor have so little. Let us use this Lent to set people free with forgiveness and working for justice while we go through our closets and storage unites and give our stuff away as well.

Readings: Isaiah 58:1-9a; Psalm 51; Matthew 9:14-15

Thursday after Ash Wednesday, 23 Feb 2012

Click here to download and listen to this homily (5 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise at St Catherine of Siena parish in Petersburg, Alaska. Moses put the question to those about to enter the promise land, will they choose life by following God's commandments, or will they choose death by worshiping the false gods of the land they are about to enter. This Lent we can examine if we place our faith, trust, hope, in the false gods of Power/Control, Safely/Security, Affection/Esteem/Pleasure, and National/Group Identity? Choose Life!

Readings: Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Psalm 1; Luke 9:22-25