Today’s Gospel contains two teachings of similar styles. Both start with when, “When you go to…
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22nd Sunday of the Year – FIRST IMPRESSIONS 2
I have to admit to an initial discomfort at today’s gospel. Luke tells us Jesus has…
22nd Sunday of the Year – FIRST IMPRESSIONS
These days of long work hours, commutes and children’s after-school activities really put a strain on…
22nd Sunday of the Year
One of the parishioners of St. Augustine asked him this question: “Father, what are the most…
22nd Sunday of the Year
THE WHOLE PASSAGE from which today’s Gospel is taken deals with people eating together. The Kingdom…
22nd Sunday of the Year – It’s possible to experience God’s joy
Introduction We are in a country villa of the upper class of a big city of…
21st Sunday of the Year
The readings today seem to be about salvation and the question of the villager is…
21st Sunday of the Year
“Lord, will those who are saved be few?” “Strive to enter by the narrow door; for…
21st Sunday of the Year
Gospel Summary Luke reminds us once again that we are on the “way to Jerusalem” with…
21st Sunday of the Year – Do not risk being shut out!
Background: The August homilies continue to stress the urgency which was one side of the coin…