Jesus told his disciples a parable about the need to pray constantly and never lose heart. Today’s Gospel offers us a strong lesson about prayer, especially the prayer of petition for what we want, or need. Don’t be discouraged! Don’t lose faith! Don’t give up! The Lord wants to be asked; he hears; he responds; he is generous in giving.
Homily for the 8 o’clock Mass, Lent 2C, Sunday 13 March 2022: Luke 9:28-36
What is the Transfiguration? It’s a confirmation of the identity of Jesus as God’s Son: confessed by Peter (Lk 9:20), predicted by the prophets, prefigured in the law. The prophets are represented by Elijah, the law by Moses. The 3 chosen witnesses stand for all the Apostles, and for the whole Catholic Church.
Homily for Sunday 31B, 31 October 2021: Mark 12:28-34
Homily for Easter 7A, 24 May 2020, John 17:1-11
In the days between the Ascension and Pentecost, the Church offers for our meditation the 17th Chapter of St. John’s Gospel. The choice is a happy one, for the great Priestly Prayer of Jesus is especially well suited for these days. In the light of the mystery of the Ascension, this prayer points towards our heavenly destiny, and unveils…