Author Archives: Deacon Bob

Here is my homily for the upcoming weekend.  God bless all! Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity Proverbs 8: 22-31; Romans 5: 1-5; John 16 12-15 June 15/16, 2019   We all experience God in some way and we desperately … Continue reading →

Here is my homily for this weekend. God bless all!   5th Sunday of Easter, Cycle C Acts 14: 21-27; Rev 21: 1-5a; John 13: 31-33a; 34-35 May 18/19, 2019     Behold, I make all things new… I give … Continue reading →

Here is my homily for the weekend. God bless all! Divine Mercy Sunday 2019 Acts 5: 12-16; Rev 1: 9-11a, 12-13, 17-19; John 20: 19-31   I have been asking myself in recent weeks the question, “What is the heart … Continue reading →

Here is my homily for the weekend. God bless all! 2nd Sunday in Lent, Cycle C March16/17, 2019 Gen 15: 5-12, 17-18; Phil 3: 17-41; Lk 9: 28b-36   Today’s homily will begin with a reflection since the Gospel is … Continue reading →

Here is my homily for this weekend. God bless all! 2nd Sunday on Ordinary Time, Cycle C Isaiah 62: 1-5; 1 Cor. 12: 4-11; John 2: 1-11 January 19/20, 2019 As a bridegroom rejoices in his new bride, so God … Continue reading →

Here is my homily for the weekend. God bless all! 4th Sunday of Advent – Cycle C December 22/23, 2018 Micah 5:1-4; Heb 10: 5-10; Luke 1: 39-45 He is almost here! Soon we will see him, God coming in … Continue reading →

Here is my homily for the weekend. God bless all!   33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B November 17/18, 2018 Daniel 12: 1-3; Hebrews 10: 11-14,18; Mark 13: 24-32   Every year, as we approach the end of the … Continue reading →

Here is my homily for All Souls Day this year. God bless all! All Soul’s Memorial Homily    November 4, 2018   We struggle with the mystery of life and death at times like today, when we remember those who are … Continue reading →

Here is my homily, given to deacons, candidates, and wives at our annual diaconate retreat. God bless all!   Homily to Deacons, Candidates, and Wives Annual Retreat 2018 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B October 28, 2018 Jeremiah 31:7-9; … Continue reading →

29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B October 20/21, 2018 Isaiah 53:10-11; Heb 4:14-16; Mark 10:35-45   James and John in the Gospel today thought they had a plan and they were eager to accomplish it. They thought they knew … Continue reading →

Here is my homily for the weekend. God bless all! 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B October 13/14, 2018 Wisdom 7:7-11; Hebrews 4:12-13; Mark 10:17-30   “Why do you call me good? There is only one who is good, … Continue reading →

Here is my homily for the weekend. 24th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle B Isaiah 50: 5-9a; James 2: 14-18; Mark 8: 27-35 September 15/16, 2018   Jesus could not be clearer: If we are to be his followers, if … Continue reading →