by Rafał Lar | 24 December 2019 | The homily
For What? For Whom? Notice in the first reading of Samuel; in response to David’s wanting to build the Lord a proper dwelling, the Lord reminds David of their personal relationship; the numerous times and incidents when the Lord has been...
by Rafał Lar | 22 December 2019 | The homily
Over 100 years ago Father Damien deVeuster, (St. Damien of Molokai) a Belgian priest, began working with lepers on Molokai, a small Hawaiian island. Father Damien found a source of fresh water in the mountains and developed a system...
by Rafał Lar | 21 December 2019 | The homily
Tree lightings, decorated windows, advent wreaths, help to underline the physical reality of the Christmas season. The infancy narrative in Luke and the first reactions to the news of Jesus’ impending birth show similar literal physical reactions:...
by Rafał Lar | 19 December 2019 | The homily
Zechariah was full of fear and disbelief and was made mute for his lack of faith which will be contrasted with Mary’s “fiat”, her acceptance of God’s will. “Nothing is impossible for God.” Advent offers time to reflect on and pray with those negative...
by Rafał Lar | 18 December 2019 | The homily
At this point in the middle of our Advent journey, we can pause to enjoy what this week is about. Each day, we can be asking for the grace to let Jesus into our hearts – to let him be closer to us and to let...
