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Browsing the September 2021 archive of Father's Homilies

Browsing the September 2021 archive of Father's Homilies

Homily for the Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 19, 2021

Posted by marguerite noga on 9/20/21

  A Call to put aside jealousy and selfish ambition

I want to take a look at today’s readings from the point of view of ambition: when is ambition a good thing, and when is it bad? Let’s begin with a story…

 

The story is told of a ... Read More »

Homily for the Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 12, 2021

Posted by marguerite noga on 9/13/21

      Heading toward Jerusalem: Jesus and 9/11

We are observing the twentieth anniversary of 9/11. In a recent issue of St. Anthony Messenger memories are shared about a Franciscan priest whose name came to be known around the world. The article states, “Franciscan Father Mychal Judge is ... Read More »

Homily for the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time September 5, 2021

Posted by marguerite noga on 9/07/21

 

   Homily for the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 5, 2021

Am I my brother’s (and sister’s) keeper?

Let me begin with a story….A woman was standing on a curb, waiting for the traffic light to change. On the opposite curb was a girl about 17 years ... Read More »