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Fr. Bob’s Homily – Second Sunday in Lent – Transfiguration
This Gospel of the transfiguration is so rich; there is so much for a homilist to talk about. For the first time, the apostles saw beyond and behind and within the man.
Fr. Bob’s Homily – First Sunday in Lent
A young man by the name of Piri Thomas once wrote a book called, “Down These Mean Streets.” It describes his conversion from being a convict, a drug addict, and an attempted killer.
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.
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.
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.
Fr. Bob’s Homily – Epiphany 2021
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 – Feast of the Holy Family
Today is the Feast of the Holy Family. Fortunately, most of us value the gift of family, treasure it, and understand its importance for both society and church.
Fr. Bob’s Homily – Fourth Sunday of Advent
It has been said that Catholics only sing in church at Christmas. I am not sure that this is true, but from my vantage point on the altar...
Fr. Bob’s Homily – Third Sunday of Advent
Isaiah, in our first reading, is talking about a time when God will live with His people. Then it actually happened.
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.