Sun, 29 July 2012
While considering the Gospel account of St. John (Jn 6:1-15), Fr. Riccardo remarks that the New Testament brings to fulfillment events first described in the Old Testament. Fr. John reflects on the Passover meal and the Exodus while comparing those events with the Last Supper and the events of Calvary. Fr. John reminds the congregation that there really is a love that is stronger than death. |
Sun, 22 July 2012
Fr. Riccardo discusses sexual morality in this homily from Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. On the near occasion of the 44th anniversary of Pope Paul VI's letter Humanae Vitae, Fr. John discusses church teaching on contraception and morality. |
Sun, 15 July 2012
While reflecting on the scripture readings (Am 7:12-15, Eph 1:3-14, and Mk 6:7-13) of this day, Fr. Riccardo reminds the congregation that each of us, through our Baptism, is a prophet tasked to speak on God's behalf. Fr. John encourages the congregants to, "Live your life for the praise and the glory of God in whatever you and I do, and beg the Lord to use us to draw others to Himself." |
Sat, 7 July 2012
While reflecting on the readings of this day (Ez 2:2-5, 2 Cor 12:7-10, and Mk 6:1-6), Fr. John reminds the congregation of the important truth found in Paul's letter to the Corinthians that, "God's power is made perfect in weakness, and His grace is sufficient for everything." |
