There’s 2 points that I’d like to talk about from today’s gospel. The first is that the rich man is no Hitler. That might sound crazy; but when I was young and at university, universalism, the idea that everyone goes to heaven except maybe Hitler was that common thinking. In this parable, the rich man … Continue reading Deacon Bob’s Homily: Lazarus and the Rich Man
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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
Deacon Bob Tackles a Tough One
I have to say that when I read this gospel and started doing some research at one point I got really scared. I’ve since calmed down, but there’s no question that this parable can be challenging for us middle-class Americans. I’m going to share a few comments about the gospel and then talk about how … Continue reading Deacon Bob Tackles a Tough One
Spiritual Growth Requires Training
(Deacon Bob's Homily for the 8th Sunday Cycle C) I want to look at 2 points in today’s gospel. The first is how absolutely essential it is that we bear good fruit, and the second is the importance of training for our spiritual growth. A few months ago, a very popular psychologist, Dr. Jordan Peterson … Continue reading Spiritual Growth Requires Training
Strong in Faith
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
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)
Pain of Grace 