Deacon Bob's Homily (11/28/2021) The theme I see in today’s readings is the need to be strong in our faith, so we are always prepared for Jesus. Twice in today’s gospel Jesus says essentially the same thing: when these signs begin to happen, stand erect and raise your heads because your redemption is at hand. and, pray … Continue reading Strong in Faith
Deacon Bob
Threat of Totalitarianism
I want to speak today about freedom in Christ. I’m going to begin with a message that I found extremely powerful from Bishop Barren in his talk “The Threat of Totalitarianism”. Totalitarianism is the dominance of the entire society by the arbitrary will of those in power. He starts with a quote from a 20th … Continue reading Threat of Totalitarianism
Bad Shepherds
Before I get into the subject of my homily, I need to comment on the Motu Proprio that Pope Francis issued on Friday (July 18, 2021) which seriously restricts the Traditional Latin Mass. This is going to be very hard for those Catholics who are even more traditional than us and who love the Latin … Continue reading Bad Shepherds
On Healing (Mark 5:21)
Whenever I read a gospel like today’s (Mark 5:21) with healings I always have to wonder if we (meaning my family and I) are doing something wrong. As many of you know, my wife Joni and my youngest son Eric have a condition called Ehlers Danlos Syndrome or EDS which is a connective tissue disorder … Continue reading On Healing (Mark 5:21)
The Good Shepherd
A couple of weeks ago, my wife Joni showed me a video clip of a Shepherd with his sheep. He was working hard to pull his sheep out of a crevice. There was a crevice in the land where they were and his sheep was wedged in there so he’s pulling and pulling and finally, … Continue reading The Good Shepherd
His Hour Has Come
His hour has come. Up until now, on several occasions, Jesus has said my hour has not yet come but now the hour of His Passion has come and he is troubled. But, this is what he came for and he gives a little parable to explain it. "Unless a grain of wheat falls to … Continue reading His Hour Has Come
Be Perfect as Your Heavenly Father is Perfect
Be perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect. (Matt. 5:48) I’d like to make 4 quick points regarding this Gospel passage. First, this is not an option. Revelation 21:27 tells us that nothing impure will enter heaven. So, perfection, holiness, is not an option. Before we enter heaven, we must become holy. Second, holiness is … Continue reading Be Perfect as Your Heavenly Father is Perfect
Introduction to the Unbound Ministry
Here is the video that Deacon Bob and I did explaining the Unbound Ministry. If you have any questions about Unbound prayer please email Joni. https://youtu.be/XMOMGDiKVCk
To Be Fearful or Free? That is the Question
Fear doesn’t give us life. Fear robs us of life. We may be surviving; but we’re not living. Jesus came that we might have life and have it to the full.
Feast of the Holy Family
Several years ago I was at a party and I was talking with a friend of mine and we were sharing what was going on with our kids, and at one point I said, you know we’re really blessed with our kids, and he said yes, but, it doesn’t just happen, it takes a lot … Continue reading Feast of the Holy Family
