Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5, Cycle B
Isaiah 40:21-31 God is acclaimed in this text as not only the Creator of all of the splendor of the universe, but also as the one who watches over and actually mini-manages everything, without ever growing weary or lacking in understanding. Although even young men and women become tired and weak during strenuous activity, all [...]
Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4, Cycle B
The issue of absolute authority and of derived authority is the most significant factor that is considered in these texts. In Deuteronomy 18:15-20 it is said that the absolute authority of God is so awesome that the people of God pleaded that they would not hear the voice of the Lord God again or see [...]
Epiphany 3 | Ordinary Time 3, Cycle B
According to each of these four texts, time is short. Human life is brief and transitory. It is a time, therefore, for urgent, decisive action. Four different groups are addressed in four different periods of human history in four different ways by four different bearers of the message. Nevertheless, in each instance a similar message is imparted, namely, that unless people turn to God now, they will miss the good news of the positive action of God and will instead incur only the judgment of God and their own destruction. Is it any different in our own life situations? How shall we express this message next Sunday where we are?
Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2, Cycle B
In the texts selected for this day, the Epiphany themes of the omniscience of the Lord God and of the Johannine Jesus is proclaimed, along with the guidelines that in response to God we must be open to the revelation of God, especially in terms of our sense of hearing and of sight. This will define for us the message that we should proclaim and the guidelines for life that we should share in our sermon or homily for this occasion.
Christmas 1, Cycle B
As we prepare for this occasion, we realize that in our contemporary culture the first Sunday after Christmas has become for many people a quiet time within a vacation period, a time often characterized by family gatherings, enjoyment of Christmas gifts, dried-out Christmas trees with drooping ornaments, pro-football, low church attendance, and perhaps Student Recognition [...]
