Browsing Father's Homilies
Homily for the First Sunday of Lent February 21, 2021
Posted by marguerite noga on 2/23/21
St. Joseph: Model of Tender Love
Homily for the First Sunday of Lent
February 21, 2021
On the weekends of Lent, we are going to focus on one particular part of the readings, and then relate it to some aspect of Pope Francis’ teaching about St. Joseph—who, ... Read More »
Homily for Ash Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Posted by marguerite noga on 2/23/21
Working with God, the Master Sculptor
Homily for Ash Wednesday
February 17, 2021
There is a story about two men, both Italian sculptors and contemporaries, named Donatello and Michelangelo. One day Donatello received delivery of a huge block of marble. After examining it carefully, Donatello rejected the ... Read More »
Homily for February 14, 2021`
Posted by marguerite noga on 2/16/21
Touch Changes Everything
Homily for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 14, 2021
Today, we’re going to reflect on the importance of “touch” since in our Gospel reading Jesus heals a leper by touching him. To begin: do you remember the story of King Midas? ... Read More »
Homily for February 7, 2021
Posted by marguerite noga on 2/08/21
Wounded Healers: the Mystery of Suffering
Homily for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 7, 2021
Today I want to focus on a very difficult subject, introduced by our first reading from the Book of Job, namely, why do innocent people have to suffer? Job started ... Read More »
Homily for January 24, 2021
Posted by marguerite noga on 1/25/21
Called to an Authentic Life
Homily for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 24, 2021
In today’s gospel passage Jesus begins his public ministry as an evangelist, announcing the gospel, or good news. He states the theme, the foundation for all he will teach and all he ... Read More »
Homily for January 17, 2021
Posted by marguerite noga on 1/19/21
The Power of Example
Homily for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 17, 2021
In what has become a classic in a very short time, the Disney film Frozen focuses on two sisters, Elsa and Anna, when they are young children. Elsa is sound asleep when her ... Read More »
Homily for January 10, 2021
Posted by marguerite noga on 1/11/21
Baptism in Christ, Baptism into Community
Homily for the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
January 10, 2021
A story is told about a young boy, Johnny, who cried all the way home after the baptism of his baby brother. When asked what was wrong, Johnny replied, ... Read More »
Homily for Epiphany January 3, 2021
Posted by marguerite noga on 1/04/21
Embracing Our Common Humanity
Homily for the Solemnity of the Epiphany
January 3. 2020
To understand today’s celebration, I want to begin with one of my favorite baseball stories. In 1947 Jackie Robinson became the first black player in the major leagues. The Brooklyn Dodger’s owner, Branch Rickey, ... Read More »
Homily for January 1, 2021
Posted by marguerite noga on 1/04/21
Finding Sanctuary in Prayer
Homily for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
January 1, 2021
The story is told of a place far out into the Arabian Desert, so far out that very few people have even heard of it. There, in the middle of nowhere, stands ... Read More »
Homily for December 20, 2020
Posted by marguerite noga on 12/21/20
Mary, Mother of the Poor
Homily for the Fourth Sunday of Advent
December 20, 2020
Several years ago, I read a story that had a profound impact on me. It was about a young minister who was upset because on his day off he was told that there ... Read More »