Homily by Fr. Chas – 11-23-2014

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Fr. Chas delivered this homily on November 23, 2014 at St. John Church in celebration of the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe.  This week we heard readings from Ezekiel 34:11-12,15-17, 1 Corinthians 15:20-26,28, and our Gospel reading from Matthew 25:31-46. On the last Sunday of the liturgical year, we celebrate … Continued

Homily by Fr. Chas – 11-16-2014

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Fr. Chas delivered this homily at St. John Church.  This week we heard readings from Proverbs 31:10-13,19-20,30-31, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6, and our Gospel reading from Matthew 25:14-30. Our reading from Proverbs is a poem and tribute to an ideal wife, but does is say more about the equality between men and woman? Listen to Fr. … Continued

Homily by Fr. Chas, 11-9-14

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On the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rom, Fr. Chas delivered this homily at St. John Church.  This week we heard readings from Ezekiel 47:1-12, 1 Corinthians 3:9-17, and our Gospel reading from John 2:13-22. Saint Paul tells us: “Do you not know that you are the temple of God, and … Continued

Homily by Fr. Chas, 11-2-2014

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After congratulating the parish on achieving our goal for the “Thank You, Fr. Murray” fund, Fr. Chas delivered this homily on November 2, 2014 at St. John Church.  This week we heard readings from Wisdom, 2 Corinthians, and our Gospel reading from Matthew 5:1-12. Have you wondered about the Catholic dogma of Purgatory?  Listen to Fr. … Continued

Homily by Fr. Chas – 10-26-14

Fr. Chas delivered this homily on October 26, 2014 at St. John Church.  This week we heard readings from Exodus 22:20-26, 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10, and Matthew 22:34-40. In today’s gospel Jesus answers a question by the Pharisees.. which is the greatest commandment of the law?