Little children, you are from God, and have conquered them; for the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in this world. (1 John 4:4)
Homily
Humbly Repent and Obey - Tuesday, December 16, 2025
“What is your opinion? A man had two sons. He came to the first and said, ‘Son, go out and work in the vineyard today.’ The son said in reply, ‘I will not,’ but afterwards he changed his mind and went. Matthew 21:28–31
Confronting Irrationality - Monday, December 15, 2025
When Jesus had come into the temple area, the chief priests and the elders of the people approached him as he was teaching and said, “By what authority are you doing these things? And who gave you this authority?” Matthew 21:25–27
Rejoicing in the Cross - Sunday, December 14, 2025
“Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind regain their sight, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have the good news proclaimed to them. Matthew 11:4–6
Seeking to Understand - Saturday, December 13, 2025
As they were coming down from the mountain, the disciples asked Jesus, “Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?” Matthew 17:9a & 10
Our Lady, the Greatest Evangelist - Friday, December 12, 2025
Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus.” Luke 1:30–31
Entering the Kingdom of Heaven - Thursday, December 11, 2025
“Amen, I say to you, among those born of women there has been none greater than John the Baptist; yet the least in the Kingdom of heaven is greater than he. Matthew 11:11–12
The Burden of Sin - Wednesday, December 10, 2025
“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves. For my yoke is easy, and my burden light.” Matthew 11:28–30
When Sheep Go Astray - Tuesday, December 9, 2025
If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them goes astray, will he not leave the ninety-nine in the hills and go in search of the stray? And if he finds it, amen, I say to you, he rejoices more over it than over the ninety-nine that did not stray M18:12–13
The Immaculate Mother of God - Monday, December 8, 2025
The angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin’s name was Mary. Luke 1:26–29
Repentance—the Foundation of Holiness - Sunday, December 7, 2025
“I am baptizing you with water, for repentance, but the one who is coming after me is mightier than I. I am not worthy to carry his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. Matthew 3:11–12
Loving the Troubled and Abandoned - Saturday, December 6, 2025
“Jesus went around to all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the Gospel of the Kingdom, and curing every disease and illness.” Matthew 9:35
Healing Blindness - Friday, December 5, 2025
As Jesus passed by, two blind men followed him, crying out, “Son of David, have pity on us!” Matthew 9:27