Fr. Bob’s Homily – 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Today's Gospel presents an intriguing question: "Who do you say that I am?" Have you ever tried to answer that? Throughout history, countless people have offered their interpretations of Jesus.
Fr. Bob’s Homily – 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jesus often performed miracles in simple yet profound ways. We see Him healing with just a touch or a word, saying, “Be cured. Your faith has made you whole.”
Fr. Bob’s Homily – 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
There is an ancient epic poem that many of us studied in school called "Beowulf." The tale recounts the adventures of a warrior who battles monsters threatening to destroy lands and kill people because their joy disturbs the creature. Ultimately, the warrior triumphs.
Fr. Bob’s Homily – 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
The question posed in this morning’s Gospel is one that every generation of believers must confront: will you also go away?
Fr. Bob’s Homily – 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
I once stayed at the Intercontinental Hotel in Colombia. It was a well-guarded oasis amidst a bustling area filled with poverty and drug addiction. Inside, it was safe, bright, and comfortable.
Fr. Bob’s Homily – 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Imagine a close friend hasn’t returned your calls for three days. Knowing they’re struggling, you go to their house. You find no response to your knock, and use a hidden key to enter.
Fr. Bob’s Homily – 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Have you ever been hungry for something but couldn’t quite identify what it was? Maybe you’ve seen enticing ads on TV, gone to the refrigerator, and found yourself staring at various items, feeling a sense of hunger - but not for the melon or the chicken in front of you. Or perhaps you’ve felt a thirst for something, but couldn’t pinpoint what it was?
Fr. Bob’s Homily – 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
It has been two thousand years since Philip and Andrew from our Gospel story walked this earth, but we all know people just like them.
Fr. Bob’s Homily – 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Samuel Coleridge was an English poet. One day as he woke up, he remembered he had dreamed the lines of a poem, even the title, "Kubla Kahn." He did not have to compose the lines, they were all in his head.
Fr. Bob’s Homily – 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Today we read about how Jesus summoned the twelve and sent them out. They were the most unlikely cast of characters for anyone to choose to be the cornerstone of a worldwide movement: poor, uneducated fishermen; a tax collector who would be considered a crook; people with no influence or social connections.