The Pharisee and the PublicanGospel: Lk 18:9-14Homily given to JPII Seminarians“Jesus addressed this parable to those who were convinced of their own righteousness and despisedeveryone else.”Those who were convinced of their own righteousness.If we ever find ourselves in this condition, something went terribly wrong.St. John Henry Newman remarked that it is the unique inheritance of … Continue reading Fr. Chris on The Pharisee and the Publican
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Deacon Bob on the Vocation of the Laity
Although the following is a talk that Deacon Bob gave to the Seminarians at John Paul II Seminary, it is pertinent to all... I will be speaking about the vocation of the laity and I’m going to focus on vocation in terms of our work, what we do in the world, rather than marriage and … Continue reading Deacon Bob on the Vocation of the Laity
Deacon Bob’s Homily for Word of God Sunday
This Sunday is Word of God Sunday. Pope Francis instituted this day in 2019 as a way to encourage all of us to get to know the Bible better and celebrate it. I’m going to start with a very brief history of where we got the Bible? Where did it come from? And then a … Continue reading Deacon Bob’s Homily for Word of God Sunday
Trust and Confidence
Homily by Deacon Bob The small group that I’m part of talked about these readings last week and there’s a couple of things that need explanation. In the gospel (Mk 12:38-44), Jesus speaks of scribes who devour the houses of widows and as a pretext recite lengthy prayers. Scribes were experts and teachers of the … Continue reading Trust and Confidence
Pain of Grace 