by Rafał Lar | 14 November 2019 | The homily
Reflecting on today’s readings, the sentence “For behold, the Kingdom of God is among you” is what caught my attention. I wrestled with this some, wondering what Jesus means by this. I returned to today’s reading from Wisdom and found...
by Rafał Lar | 13 November 2019 | The homily
Like the ten lepers in Luke’s gospel for today, we ask for what we deeply long for, but are we grateful for the great gifts given us each day in response to our needs and desires and longings?
by Rafał Lar | 11 November 2019 | The homily
As I reflected on the readings, the words of Pope Francis came to mind when he was asked, “Who Is Jorge Mario Bergoglio?” and he responded, “I am a sinner.” Good to know I’m in the same company as the Pope. The...
by Rafał Lar | 10 November 2019 | The homily
Am I willing to do for my faith? Am I will to suffer ridicule for my faith? Am I willing to be formed in my faith by the Scriptures and by the Church? These are the questions that...
by Rafał Lar | 7 November 2019 | The homily
This story which Jesus uses to explain to the Pharisees why he welcomes sinners and eats with them fills me with a sense of hope and possibility. When I sin I am not outcast forever but embraced with love. The angels celebrate...
by Rafał Lar | 4 November 2019 | The homily
Today Saint Charles Borromeo remind us that the program by which we are to address effectively the great spiritual challenges of our time is, in the end, Jesus Christ alive for us in the Church. He explained: The program already exists:...
