Homily Blog

In the book Abide , Heather Khym writes: “For many years, I was discovering a lot about God theologically, but also what it meant to be in relationship with Him. I was learning to see God in the daily moments of my life, but it wasn’t until I took a deeper look at the Scriptures, with the intention of discovering His personality, that I came to a deeper understanding of who Jesus really is.” (Abide, p.59) This experience resembles the Samaritan woman's journey in today’s Gospel. A simple...

Dear friends, Our March Newsletter (Vol. 1) is here with the theme: I’ll Never Forget You. Pope Leo said recently, “The elderly are a gift, a blessing to be welcomed, and a longer life is something positive,“ reinforcing that old age is one of the signs of hope in our time. The Pope further affirms, “The fragility that appears in the elderly reminds us of this common truth. It is therefore hidden or removed by those who cultivate worldly illusions, so as not to have before their eyes the...

Introducing his 2026 Pastoral Letter (In Charity & Truth: Toward a Renewed Political Culture), Archbishop William Lori reminds us: “The human person finds his or her full meaning and dignity only in Jesus Christ.”  According to that document, our reflections on culture, politics, unity, and responsibility must begin—and end—with Christ. Today’s Gospel of the Transfiguration shows the urgency of that call. Peter, James, and John are taken up the mountain. There, they witness a theophany—God...

“If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down.” Do these words sound familiar? The first part is conditional: “If…”  The second part pushes toward action: “…then throw yourself down.”  That is often how temptation begins. The devil rarely starts with something obviously evil. He begins with a suggestion, a soft landing, a “reasonable” offer. The battle begins in the mind. Our senses begin to imagine. Our feelings begin to build. Then the demand escalates. It may come as lust, money, power,...

The words, “Return to me with your whole heart,” spoken by the prophet Joel, reveal the depth of God’s love. God is not indifferent. He is not distant. He is constantly searching for His children. He longs that we experience the warmth of His relationship. The prophet reminds us: “For gracious and merciful is he, slow to anger, rich in kindness, and relenting in punishment.” Ash Wednesday is not about a ritual alone—it is about a relationship. It is about a Father calling His children home....

In the introduction to his book Rediscover the Saints , Matthew Kelly writes: “In these pages, you will encounter the voices of the saints, their greatest insights into how to live well…” The saints had one unique thing in common: the special gift of wisdom. They prioritized virtue over vice. They mastered their desires. They took charge of their senses. They excelled in doing good. Wisdom was their secret. The readings this weekend take us to the root of humanity’s crisis — the crisis of...

What does it mean for one’s light to shine? What does it truly mean to be the salt of the earth? Jesus speaks these words immediately after the Beatitudes. He addresses the crowds—ordinary people—and invites them into an extraordinary way of living. To be salt and light is not an optional identity for a few exceptional Christians; it is the vocation of every disciple. Reflecting on this passage, Pope Francis explains that Jesus is saying, in effect: If you are poor in spirit, gentle,...

The Beatitudes confront us with a simple but unsettling question: what really makes a person great? Why do we assume that power, intelligence, success, or achievement are the true measures of human worth? Not long ago, a friend of mine lost the brother, a man who lived his entire life on the autism spectrum. The man exuded enviable simplicity. He was born into a family of remarkable achievement—professors, doctors, and engineers. Yet this brother did not go to school, did not work, and did...

What are Zebulun and Naphtali all about in today’s readings? What is it about repentance and the kingdom of heaven? What is it about the calling of the first disciples ? All three point to one shared truth that touches every believer: God’s light is already in you. The prophet Isaiah speaks of a reversal. He says, “First the Lord degraded the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the end, he has glorified the seaward road.”  That word “first”  matters. It reminds us that darkness...

John the Baptist is not gone from the scene. His mission does not end with baptizing Jesus. From the womb, his entire life is ordered toward God. This weekend’s readings echo that same posture of availability and obedience, beautifully captured in the Psalm: “Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will.”  Like the prophet Isaiah, John embodies what it means to exist for God’s glory and to become light for others. God commissions his servants to be light to the nations, so that salvation may reach...

The world is facing several crises in our time. Families seem confused. Parents seem worried. Children seem to be questioning. The youth seem to be floating. The voices of culture, politics, and individualism create more confusion. There’s an overarching demand for peace. Many people wonder whether the new year will indeed be happy and whether conflicts will cease. The crises vary for individuals _faith, mission and identity. Where can we truly hear God’s voice anymore? Christ’s public...

The Solemnity of the Epiphany celebrates revelation. God reveals His Son—not only to Israel, but to the nations, to the Gentiles, to strangers. Saint Paul calls this moment “the stewardship of God’s grace”: the mystery once hidden is now made visible in human flesh. Simeon had already sung it in the Temple: “a light to enlighten the Gentiles and give glory to your people Israel” (Lk 2:32). Today, that light appears again—not over palaces or centers of power, but over a child, in humility,...