Fr. Bob’s Homily – Second Sunday of Advent
Every year Christians focus their attention on a little town in the Middle East-Bethlehem. We listen to the old stories laid down by the prophets and picked up by the bible.
Fr. Bob’s Homily – First Sunday of Advent
A man took his son to the top of a mountain and showed him everything around. He pointed out the trees, the flowers, the expansive sky above, and the tiny houses below.
Fr. Bob’s Homily – Thirty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
A young child climbed to the top of a large tree. His mother, worried, called out to him, “What are you doing?” “Nothing,” the boy replied.
Fr. Bob’s Homily – Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
A Pastor at a small church in Rhode Island gave each family $10. There were no strings attached except the reminder of today’s gospel.
Fr. Bob’s Homily – Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Anyone who has ever planned a wedding or social occasion can appreciate the problem of having everything happen on time.
Fr. Bob’s Homily – All Saints Day
Many years ago, Morris West wrote a successful novel called the Devil’s Advocate. I cannot remember much about it, but I do recall the main character.
Fr. Bob’s Homily – Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Today in our gospel, we see Jesus surrounded by Pharisees. Somewhat like hostile reporters hustling a political candidate.
Fr. Bob’s Homily – Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
The parable of the two sons, the parable of the wicked tenants and the parable of the Kings Feast all see Jesus on the attack.
Fr. Bob’s Homily – Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Around 1990, our Friars in Kingston Jamaica asked me for a youth retreat. Many think of Jamaica as an island of wonderful beaches and great hotels.
Fr. Bob’s Homily – Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Neil Diamond sang a song many years ago; I can only remember one line: “Song sung blue everybody knows one.”