by Rafał Lar | 28 October 2019 | The homily
Today’s feast honors saints Simon and Jude, called by Jesus to be his disciples. St. Jude is regarded the Patron Saint of desperate cases and lost causes. This makes Jude a popular figure for the troubled times of our lives particularly when...
by Rafał Lar | 26 October 2019 | The homily
In Jesus’ time it was widely believed that if bad things happened to a person that it was direct punishment from God. A child born blind, for instance, was suffering for some frightening sin committed by his parents. Even today,...
by Rafał Lar | 25 October 2019 | The homily
Jesus says people generally recognize the signs of weather: what clouds indicate rain, what wind portends warm weather, but they don’t see the signs right in front of them. Here is Jesus, right in front of them, performing signs and miracles. They should...
by Rafał Lar | 24 October 2019 | The homily
Sometimes it seems there is conflict and disagreement everywhere. There is conflict between countries, between members of political parties, and religions and between those living under one roof. We can take some time today to consider sources and impact of...
by Rafał Lar | 23 October 2019 | The homily
As I reflect on this reading, the word INTEGRITY comes to mind. There are many definitions of the word integrity. My favorite definition is: “Integrity is doing the right thing when nobody is watching.” Jesus describes the two...
