TOBIT 12:1, 5-15, 20; PSALM – TOBIT 13; MARK 12:38-44 “’I am one of the seven angels who stand ever ready to enter the presence of the glory of the Lord.” With these words Archangel Raphael reveals himself to Tobit and Tobias as the one who was sent by God. Archangel Raphael is known as the angel of […]
Monthly Archives: June 2021
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TOBIT 11:5-17; PSALM 146; MARK 12:35-37 In the first reading Tobit gives praise to God for prayers answered. He praised God for the restoration of his sight. The Psalm continues with this theme of praise, it says “My soul, give praise to the Lord.” Beloved, let us give praise to God for all the benefits […]
Weekday Homily
HOMILY FOR THURSDAY OF THE NINTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME. MEMORIAL OF ST. CHARLES LWANGA AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS (3/6/2021)
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Tobit 6:10-11, 7:1, 9-14, 8:4-9; Psalm 128; Mark 12:28-34 The first reading is a combination of about three chapters of the book of Tobit. These chapters present us with the marriage of Tobias to Sarah. Sarah’s father warns Tobias of the fate of those who marry his daughter yet Tobias goes ahead with the marriage […]
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TOBIT 3:1-11, 16-17; PSALM 25; MARK 12:18-27 First reading says: “Raphael is sent to bring remedy to the house of Tobit.” Tobit and Sarah were depressed over the calamities that have befallen them. Tobit in his blindness offered prayers to God. Sarah who had been married seven times yet would lost each of them even […]
Weekday Homily
HOMILY FOR TUESDAY OF THE NINTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME (MEMORIAL OF ST JUSTIN, MARTYR) 1/5/2021
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TOBIT 2:9-14; PSALM 112; MARK 12:13-17 In the Gospel, Jesus was asked about paying tax to Caesar. He told them that they should pay money to Caesar because his head is on the coin, but they must give to God what belongs to God. This reminds us of our religious and social obligations. A good […]