Fr. Bob’s Homily – Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Referring to Leper’s Jewish Law was very plain….Keep Them Outside of the Camp. Leviticus shows us today that leprosy rendered one unworthy to worship.
Fr. Bob’s Homily – Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Imagine a small tavern in the Polish countryside, run by a husband and wife, where life keeps the same pace, day in and day out.
Fr. Bob’s Homily – Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Today we read about Jesus speaking in the synagogue at Capernaum. Mark does not tell us a single word that He spoke. Instead, he deals with the reaction of the listeners, and it seems they were divided.
Contemplating Peace & Justice: An Ecumenical Perspective on Politics
February 8 marks the 81st anniversary of the death of Servant of God, Fr. Paul James Francis Wattson, SA, in 1940.
GEII to Host Interfaith Webinar on Fratelli Tutti on Feb. 3
Please join the Friars on Wednesday, February 3, from 12-2 pm EST, for "Paths of Peace to Heal Open Wounds”: Interreligious Encounters with Fratelli Tutti, a webinar convening distinguished scholars and leaders of different faith traditions for an interreligious dialogue inspired by Pope Francis’s latest encyclical and moderated by Father Brian Terry, Minister General of the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement, that will include a panel and small group discussions.
Fr. Bob’s Homily – Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
The first reading usually gets ignored, so maybe it is time to take a look at Jonah. When we hear his name we think of one or two things: three days in the belly of a whale, or a character who brings bad luck wherever he goes.
We Must Begin With Love: Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Unity Grounded in Justice
The following homily was written by Teresa Hord Owens, General Minister and President, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), for publication in "Ecumenical Trends," the journal of the Graymoor Ecumenical and Interreligious Institute.
Fr. Bob’s Homily – Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
In today’s gospel, John is unselfishly fulfilling his vocation. He points out Jesus to his disciples steering people toward the Lord.
Fr. Bob’s Homily – Baptism of the Lord
The story of our redemption is very quiet, starting in a stable, no fuss. A normal life in Nazareth. Jesus went to John alone to be baptized.