Homily for the Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C. Of all of Jesus’ parables, this is the only one in which one of the characters is named. Usually, the fact that they aren’t named is an invitation to the audience to take the place of one of the characters in the story. If the …
Month: September 2022
The Father’s Embrace
Homily for the Twenty-fourth Sunday in ordinary time, Year C. When I was growing up, it was not uncommon to see someone holding up a sign at a football game with the words “John 3:16” written on it. Even today, if you were to ask a representative sample of Christians to share a bible verse …
Following Christ into Battle
Homily for the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C. One of my favorite moments in a movie or a TV show is when a leader gives a rousing and inspirational speech. This could be a coach before the start of the game, a head of state in the aftermath of a great conflict, or …
Isaiah Forty-Three 