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Nov 10 Scripture
"We are unprofitable servants; we have done what we were obliged to do" (Lk 17:10). Imagine that after his incarnation, life, brutal crucifixion and death, this is what Jesus said to the Father. At the end of our lives, we must be prepared to say the same.
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Nov 9 Scripture
On the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica the gospel is of Jesus cleansing the temple and promising to rebuild it in 3 days (Jn 2:13-22). The temple not a building but the people of God. Jesus did not come to save buildings. He came to save people.
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Homily Podcast - "Are You a Wise Person?"
No, Really! How do you know you are like the five wise maidens or the five foolish ones?
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Sunday Homily - "Are You a Wise Person"
Do you think of yourself as a wise person? IQ can indicate someone’s intelligence. But there isn’t a standardized test for wisdom. It is life choices that reveals wisdom.
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Nov 7 Scripture
When Jesus says, "make friends with dishonest wealth" (Lk 16:9), he was not saying cozy up to wealth. Rather, he was saying what Paul is saying in today's 1st reading: "I have learned, in whatever situation I find myself, to be self-sufficient" (Phil 4:11).
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Nov 6 Scripture
Even though the parable is called the "Parable of the Dishonest Steward," the steward was not commended for his dishonesty but rather his prudence (Lk 16:8). Prudence is defined as sound judgement along with justice, fortitude, and temperance. Live prudently.
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Nov 5 Scripture
Jesus did what no one in his days would dare to do - "welcome sinners and eat with them" (Lk 15:2). The idea of leaving the ninety-nine to go after the one stray sheep says that God cares for the dignity of every person, even the least. Church, are you listening?
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Nov 4 Scripture
"Unless you come to me without hating..." (Lk 14:26). The razor sharp focus Jesus demanded was not for his own sake. Rather it was for the kind of selflessness that joining hands with him would demand. It would cost him his life and it would cost them their life.
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Nov 3 Scripture
"Have among yourselves the same attitude that is also yours in Christ Jesus" (Phil 2:5). Attitude is everything. Attitude sets the tone, attitude determines the state of mind, attitude determines behavior. No attitude is better than the attitude of Jesus Christ.
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Nov 2 - All Soul's Day
"The souls of the just are in the hands of God" (Wis 3:1).
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Amen.
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Homily Podcast - "God's Children All"
The Feast of All Saints, on the one hand, is a celebration of the saints in heaven. On the other hand, it is an invitation to us to live our dignity as the children of God.
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Sunday Homily - "God's Children All"
Sainthood is not a trophy we set out to accomplish at the end of a race. We don’t become saints at the end of our lives. We live the life of saints in the here and now.
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Oct 30 Scripture
“Is it lawful to cure on the sabbath or not?” (Lk 14:3). Laws are meant for human flourishing. When laws diminish humanity, become oppressive and do not serve the common good, they fail their purpose. Jesus did not come to save the law. He came to save humanity.
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October 29 Scripture
Jesus was asked to "leave the area because Herod wants to kill you" (Lk 13:31). Jesus did not get paralyzed by fear. Rather, unfazed, he continued the work of God's kingdom saying "I accomplish my purpose." May we never be unfazed for the work of the kingdom.
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Oct 28 - Feast of the Apostles Simon and Jude
Very little is known about Simon. Judas became the patron of hopeless cases because of the confusion with Judas Iscariot and rarely anyone would call on him except the most desperate. Yet, they were chosen by Christ. So are we.
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Oct 27 Scripture
Paul's "theology of subordination" (Eph 5:21-33) has two parts - Christological/Trinitarian subordination and social subordination. The Trinitarian mutuality is critical to understand the social implications. If not, it results in domination, control, and abuse.
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Oct 26 Scripture
Jesus healing the woman crippled for 18 years on a Sabbath is a remarkable story of kindness and compassion (Lk 13:10-17). Paul's teaching, "Be kind to one another, compassionate" (Eph 4:32) comes from Jesus' example. Today, be compassionate and kind like Christ.
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Sunday Homily Podcast - "The Christian Ethic"
The legality of treating "aliens," immigrants, or the poor is very different than the demands of Christian ethic.
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Sunday Homily - "The Christian Ethic"
What is the difference between law and ethics? Does being lawful mean the same thing as being ethical? Can someone be lawful but unethical? Reversely, can one break the law for ethical reasons?
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