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...
by Rafał Lar | 30 December 2019 | The homily
Today, Luke tells us of Anna whose orientation toward the worship of God is the necessity of her life, her fresh air. Anna, quite clearly, has heeded that the world and its temptation are passing away. During this Octave of Christmas, let us take our cue from Anna....
by Rafał Lar | 27 December 2019 | The homily
John starts his gospel (Chapter 1) with the words “In the beginning.” His first letter also begins with similar words today – “What was from the beginning.” And the reading today from Chapter 20 is similar in tone, in that the holy women (where were the...
by Rafał Lar | 25 December 2019 | The homily
Here is a story. In a small village there was a tradition – if somebody finds anything that belongs to another, the person must go to the village square and loudly shout ten times: I have found this thing. If no one...
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...
