Homily: 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

This weekend we hear the parable of the widow and the judge. The Gospel writer begins with a summation that the parable talks “about the necessity for them to pray always without becoming weary.” But if we left it just there, we would miss the secondary and deeper meaning behind the story. What is it? Check it out…

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Homily: First Sunday of Advent

 

This weekend we celebrate the First Sunday of Advent and the beginning of a new liturgical year. Once again, we hear from Mark’s Gospel and the need to be awake, alert and always watching?  But what are we watching for…and whatever it is, could it be where we least expect to find it? And how can the story of two boys who run Cross Country Track – one of who is blind, help us to see in a new way?

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Homily: Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Unlike most parables, this time the Gospel writer leads off telling us what the story is all about.  By having us assume the role of the widow and God the role of the judge we are told of the need to be persistent with our prayer to God.  So safe to say, the vast majority of churchgoers this weekend are hearing a homily about the need to pray always. And while prayer is important to us, that is not the homily you will be hearing today.

Because there is more.  And to see what is hidden under the surface of this parable, it requires you to turn the story upside down. Only then will you find the second meaning that may just have you rethinking your life.

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