Category Archives: Weekday Homily

HOMILY FOR SATURDAY THE TWENTY SIXTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME (MEMORIAL OF OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY)

 OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY Acts 1:12-14; Psalm – Luke 1; Luke 1:26-38 Mary is at the center of our readings today. In the first reading, the apostles gathered with Mary in prayer at the Upper Room in Jerusalem. Similarly, the Psalm presents us with Mary’s beautiful prayer, the Magnificat, a song of praise, while […]

HOMILY AT MARIAN PILGRIMAGE IGARRA (6/10/2023)

MARY VISITS ELIZABETH Baruch 1:15–21/Psalm 79:1–5, 8.9/Hebrews 2:14–18; Luke 1:39–56 The gospel reading this evening presents us with the Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth. This visitation is a significant event in Christian theology, and it is described specifically in the Gospel of Luke (Luke 1:39–56). It draws our minds to the encounter between two women, […]

HOMILY FOR FRIDAY OF THE TWENTY-SIXTH WEEK IN THE YEAR 1

CHRIST’S MESSAGE Baruch 1:15-22; Psalm 78; Luke 10:13–16 In the Gospel, Jesus lamented over the people and regions that did not accept his message despite the miracles they witnessed (Luke 10:13). To whom much is given, more is expected. The cities of Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum received much but repented little. It’s a very big […]

HOMILY FOR WEDNESDAY, THE TWENTY-SIXTH WEEK OF THE FIRST YEAR 1

Believers and excuses  Nehemiah 2:1–8; Psalm 136; Luke 9:57–62 Luke 9:57–62 presents us with the “cost of discipleship.” Jesus sets out on his final journey to Jerusalem. This journey carries a sense of purpose, urgency, and a frame of danger. Precisely because of this imminent danger, those who indicated interest in following him gave excuses. […]

HOMILY FOR TUESDAY OF THE TWENTY-SIXTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR 1

Memorial of Thérèse of Lisieux Samaritan Opposition Zechariah 8:20–23; Psalm 87; Luke 9:51–56 Luke 9:51–56 demonstrates the animosity that existed between Jews and Samaritans at the time of Jesus. However, the disciples’ way of dealing with the issue and the Lord’s way differ. The disciples were furious when they were not received in the village […]

HOMILY FOR MONDAY, MEMORIAL OF THE GUARDIAN ANGELS 

GUARDIAN ANGELS Zechariah 8:1-8; Psalm 90; Matthew 18:1–5, 10 A guardian angel is an angel that is assigned to protect or guard a particular person, group, or nation. In Exodus 23:20-23, God grants the Jews a guardian angel to lead and guard them on their journey back to the Promised Land. For their part, the […]

HOMILY FOR SATURDAY OF THE TWENTY-FIFTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME (YEAR 1)

MISSION AND DISTRACTIONS Zechariah 2:5-9, 14-15; Psalm – Jeremiah 31:10-13; Luke 9:43-45 In today’s gospel, Jesus had to remind the disciples of his mission. Earlier in Luke 9, Jesus exhibited His majesty in two dramatic ways: the transfiguration and the casting out of a stubborn demon. Nonetheless, He reminded His apostles that His mission had […]

HOMILY FOR THE FEAST OF SAINTS MICHAEL, GABRIEL AND RAPHAEL (ARCHANGELS)

 SAINTS MICHAEL, GABRIEL AND RAPHAEL (ARCHANGELS) DANIEL 7:9-10, 13-14 PSALM 138; JOHN 1:47-51 Angels are messengers of God; they appear frequently in Scripture. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael had important roles in the history of salvation. Jesus described them in the gospel as those who dwell in the Lord’s presence and act as his messengers. Saint […]

HOMILY FOR THURSDAY OF THE TWENTY-FIFTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME (YEAR 1)

HEROD’S GUILT Haggai 1:1-8; Psalm 149; Luke 9:7-9 Herod said, “John, I have been beheaded, but who is this of whom I hear such things?” So he sought to see Jesus (Luke 9:9). There is no evidence that Herod had a genuine spiritual interest; rather, the tales and speculations about Jesus puzzled him, especially given […]