Fr. Chas delivered this homily on October 19, 2014 at St. John Church. This week we heard readings from Isaiah 45:4-6, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5, and Matthew 22:15-21. Today’s gospel tells the parable of of Pharisees and Herodians attempt to entrap Jesus in a trick question about paying taxes.
Fr. Chas delivered this homily on October 12, 2014 at St. John Church. This week we heard readings from Isaiah 25:6-10, Philippians 4:12-14,19-20, and Matthew 22:1-14. Today’s gospel tells the parable of a king who gave a wedding feast for his son and invited many guests, but they did not come. The parable speaks of the … Continued
Fr. Chas delivered this homily on October 5, 2014 at St. John Church. This week we heard readings from Isaiah 5:1-7, Philippians 4:6-9, and Matthew 21:33-43. Today’s gospel focused on the wicked tenants in the landowner’s vineyard, an allegory told to the chief priests and elders by Jesus. In today’s time, we can ask ourselves: … Continued
Fr. Chas delivered this homily on September 298, 2014 at St. John Church. This week we heard readings from Ezekiel 18:25-28, Philippians 2:1-11, and Mathew 21:28-32. Who is number one in your life? We know the world is a dangerous place, who are you looking out for? Fear can paralize us when we put others first, … Continued
Fr. Chas delivered this homily on September 21, 2014 at St. John Church. This week we heard readings from Isiah 55:6-9, Philippians 1:20-27, and Mathew 20:1-16. Ever hear a child (or an adult!) say “That’s not fair!”? In today’s gospel we heard the parable of the vineyard; a parable Jesus uses to reveal that God’s … Continued