[Audio problems are being addressed, but you can hear every word of the homily.] Some Catholics say, “I don’t get anything out of Mass.” We can lovingly inquire about their expectations. If we think that worshipping Jesus is about ourselves first, then our expectations are unreasonable. The Lord said that we are to do this in memory of Him. Therefore, we should come with an expectation to meet the Lord as He chooses to present Himself. For the next five Sundays, the Gospel reading is taken from the sixth chapter of the Gospel according to Saint John. Many members of the multitude wanted Jesus to perform for them. They were not interested in encountering Him as a Person. As a result, many would reject Jesus because He did not meet their expectations. It cannot be that way with us. We have come to participate in the one eternal sacrifice of praise to our Lord God and Savior. We can never thank Him enough! If someone asks you what happed during Holy Mass today, tell them, “I met Jesus.”
The is the first of the homily series, “Mass Movements: How Holy Mass Forms a Holy People.” For the Christian disciple, there must be a vital connection between the celebration of the sacred liturgy and the conduct of our sacred lives.
December 3, 2023 - The Lord’s Perspective Sets Life’s Priorities
November 26, 2023 - Living with Eternity in View
November 19, 2023 - Reverence for God is Rewarding
Hypocrisy in the Church: A Gospel Response
Loving Yourself in a God-Centered Way
September 17, 2023 - Freed from the Burden of Unforgiveness
September 10, 2023 - Confronting Conflict as Christians
August 27, 2023 - What is Essential for the Christian Life?
August 20, 2023 - Anointed by God to Overcome Racism
July 18, 2023 - The Blessing of a Fruitful Christian Life
July 9, 2023 - How Christ Provides Serenity in Life
July 2, 2023 - Fully Committed to the Cross with Christ
June 25, 2023 - Fearlessly Living An Authentic Christian Life
Summoned and Sent by Christ to Serve
June 10, 2023 - Disciples Formed by Doctrine and Devotion
May 21, 2023 - Courage to Fulfilll our Commission from Christ
May 14, 2023 - The Logic of Loving God
Experiencing Abundant Life in Christ
April 23, 2023 -Christ Draws Near to Us
April 16, 2023 - Encountering Christ in His Church Works
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