This Homily (19 minutes) given by Fr. Thomas Weise at the Sunday 5:30 pm Mass is centered around the theme "that only sinners will be saved." In today's readings King David, St. Paul, and the "sinful woman" all declare their sinfulness and are forgiven and drawn closer into relationship with God, while Simon the Pharisee wants to have nothing to do with sinners. Just as the Coast Guard only saves those who call for help, so God only saves those of us who declare our sinfulness and call out for a saviour. Will I respond to forgiveness I have received with the same gratitude as the "sinful women" and extend that forgiveness to others?
Readings: 2 Samuel 12:7-10, 13, Psalm 32:1-2, 5, 7, 11, Galatians 2:16, 19-21, Luke 7:36-8:3.
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I like how funny Fr. Thomas is in this homily and how, when he has us laughing, how quickly he shifts to making a very serious point -- about how we're all in need of salvation, and how blessed we are if we recognize our need.
I heard an earlier version of this homily that he gave at an 8:30 a.m. Mass, and I think maybe he got funnier as the day went on. Not that homilies need be like a stand-up act (although I bet Jesus loved a good laugh). Will more of us start attending the evening mass?
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