Homily for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (C)

by | Jan 25, 2025 | Homilies

Nehemiah 8:2-6,8-10 | Psalm 18(19):8-10,15 | 1 Corinthians 12:12-30 | Luke 1:1-4,4:14-21   When Ezra the priest read the Word of God aloud, the people could not get enough. Indeed, they wept with joy. The book of Nehemiah tells us, “Ezra the priest… read the book...

A Son given to us: Homily for Midnight Mass

by | Dec 25, 2024 | Homilies

Adoration of the Shepherds by Matthias Stom (c. 1650) Along with family meals, gift-giving is the Christmas tradition. A few days ago it was reported that Australians will spend, on average, $700 on gifts this Christmas! Even so, the tradition of gift-giving at...