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?    

Homily by Fr. Chas – 10-19-2014

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.      

Homily by Fr. Chas – 10-12-2014

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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

Homily by Fr. Chas – 10-5-2014

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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