by Rafał Lar | 9 January 2020 | The homily
The gospel from Luke and the reading from John are about love, the love from God and our love for him. In the reading from John, we learn what it means for us to love God. We are told that we cannot love God without first receiving his love....
by Rafał Lar | 8 January 2020 | The homily
“Do not be afraid.” This phrase, or some close version of it, can be found in at least 147 times in both the Old and New Testament. Some Biblical scholars put the number even higher. These same words where uttered by Saint John...
by Rafał Lar | 5 January 2020 | The homily
During these past weeks we may have heard and exchanged Christmas greetings – “Merry Christmas or Happy Christmas” so many times. Now that Christmas is over, we no longer use the same greetings. Certainly for many people such...
by Rafał Lar | 4 January 2020 | The homily
In today’s gospel, Andrew and John, two of the disciples get to know Jesus. We see them begin to follow him. Simon Peter is called by way of his brother Andrew. Simon Peter not only becomes a follower, but eventually a leader...
by Rafał Lar | 1 January 2020 | The homily
In today’s gospel Luke narrates how the mother of Jesus, Mary and the shepherds show gratitude to God each in their own different way for the same gift – for sending Jesus to earth as our Savior. But Mary’s gratitude...
