The seven-man committee Acts 6:1–7; Psalm 33; John 6:16–21 Acts 6:1–7 describes some of the growing pains of the early church and how the leaders responded. The Bible says, “They picked out seven men full of the Holy Spirit.” These men were to handle the daily distribution of food so as to curb the ethnic […]
Category Archives: Weekday Homily
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Apr
Gamaliel’s principle *Acts 5:34–42; Psalm 27; John 6:1–15* Gamaliel’s principle is a principle in the Book of Acts by Rabban Gamaliel. This principle explains that “whatever is of God will stand, and whatever is not of God will fail” (Acts 5:38-39). Gamaliel cautioned the Jewish Sanhedrin against killing Jesus’ disciples, saying that if their ideas […]
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Apr
Believers’ model Acts 4:32–37; Psalm 92; John 3:7–15 “The whole group of believers was united, heart and soul.” This statement underscores the practice of the early Christian Church. They worked together to build the body of Christ. None of their members was ever in need, as everything they owned was held in common. Today’s Christians […]
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Apr
“Saying Yes” ISAIAH 7:10-14, 8:10; PSALM 40; HEBREWS 10:4-10; LUKE 1:26-38 Annunciation simply means announcement. Nine months before Jesus was born, the angel Gabriel was sent to Mary to announce the conception of the Son of God by the power of the Holy Spirit. This solemnity is usually celebrated on March 25, but this year […]
Proclaim the Good News Acts 4:13–21; Psalm 118; Mark 16:9–15 In today’s gospel reading, Jesus says, “Go out to the whole world; proclaim the good news” (Mk 16:15). This verse is a summary of the Great Commission of Matthew 28:19. There, Jesus says, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the […]
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Apr
Apr
Salvation Acts 4:1–12; Psalm 118; John 21:1–14 The readings for today focus on the subject of salvation. Salvation refers to deliverance from danger or suffering, often referring to temporal or eternal spiritual deliverance. The Bible uses the term to refer to Paul’s release from prison (Phil1:19) while Jesus’ equated salvation with entering the kingdom of […]
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Apr
Apr
Peace be with you ACTS 3:11-26; PSALM 8; LUKE 24:35-48 While the disciples were still troubled over what had happened, “Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, ‘Peace be with you!’ Jesus comforts the disciples’ fears and doubts by speaking words of peace. To all those who are troubled, those in a state […]
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Apr
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Revelation through the Eucharist Acts 3:1–10; Psalm 105; Luke 24:13–35 “They recognized him at the breaking of bread” (Luke 24:30–31). This statement shows the paramount place of the Eucharist in the lives of the disciples. The same applies to us today. The Catechism of the Catholic Church (1324–1327) states that the Eucharist is “the source […]
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Apr
Apr
RETURN TO WORSHIP Acts 3:1–10; Psalm 105; Luke 24:13–35 “They recognized him at the breaking of bread.” This verse shows the paramount place of the Eucharist in the lives of the disciples. Every one of us comes to recognize Jesus better at the breaking of bread. Jesus himself left us with this responsibility when he […]
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Apr
Galilee Acts 2:14, 22–33; Psalm 16; Matthew 28:8–15 In the gospel, Jesus told his disciples to meet him up in Galilee (Matt. 28:10). Galilee is well-known for being the setting of numerous biblical stories as well as the location of Jesus’ three-year ministry. And so, it represents normality, that is, everyday life. Today, you don’t […]