In today’s first reading we hear of St. Paul preaching to the pagans in Athens. He met them where they were at, not with hatred, but with love. In their midst he preached the Gospel. We are called to do the same, to bring the light of God into the world.
“… because I told you this, grief has filled your hearts. But I tell you the truth, it is better for you that I go. For if I do not go, the Advocate will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you.”
A blessed feast of St. Rita to you all. She is the patron saint of impossible causes. The opening prayer of Mass today reads, “Bestow on us, we pray, O Lord, the wisdom and strength of the Cross, with which you were pleased to endow Saint Rita, so that, suffering in every tribulation with Christ, we may participate ever more deeply in his Paschal Mystery…” What is the wisdom and strength of the cross? Listen to today’s homily to learn more.
“If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father,
and he will give you another Advocate to be with you always…”
My community and I are in our Provincial Chapter this week. Please keep us in prayer.
How do you find true peace? Jesus says in the Gospel today, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you.” Listen to today’s homily for more.
In today’s first reading, the people call Barnabas and Paul gods when they perform miraculous healings in Jesus’ Name. Do we correctly interpret God’s consolations in our lives and convert our lives accordingly?
Today, on the 100th Anniversary of the First Apparition of Our Lady of Fatima, I gave a homily and presentation at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Richardson, Texas.
Homily for Saturday of the Fourth Week of Easter – Memorial of Our Lady of Fatima
Penance, Divine Mercy, and the Triumph Part 1
Penance, Divine Mercy, and the Triumph Part 2
“Do not let your hearts be troubled.” We have a dwelling place in the Heart of Jesus, a place of safety and rest. He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.
Fr. Thaddaeus, MIC 