Good Friday 2 April 2010

Click here to download and listen to the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John (22 minutes) followed by a short homily given by Bishop Edward J Burns. There are three types of disciples: spectators, deniers, and faithful witnesses who remain with the Lord at the foot of the cross as he dies for us. Let us be those faithful witnesses to the Love of God shown to us on the cross.

Readings: Isaiah 52:13-53:12; Psalm 31; Hebrews 4:14-16, 5:7-9; John 18:1-19:42.

Holy Thursday 1 April 2010

Click here to download and listen to this homily (12 minutes) given by Bishop Edward J Burns. Jesus washes the feet of the disciples saying, "I have given you a model to follow, so that as I have done for you, you should also do." Our reception of the Eucharist is to strengthen us that we might be willing and able to serve others.

Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14; Psalm 116; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; John 13:1-15.

Palm Passion Sunday 28 March 2010

Click here to download and listen to the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke (21 minutes) followed by a short homily given by Fr Thomas Weise. It is amazing how quickly our hearts turn from singing "Hosanna" to "Crucify Him!" Jesus did not regard equality with God something to be grasped. Rather, he emptied himself, taking the form of a slave and dying on a cross.

Readings: Luke 19:28-40; Isaiah 50:4-7; Psalm 22; Philippians 2:6-11; Luke 22:14-23:56.

Chrism Mass 12 March 2010

Click here to download and listen to this homily (12 minutes) given by Bishop Edward J Burns at the Chrism Mass. Bishop Burns encourages each of us to enter deeply into our vocations to follow God's will, as he encouraged each of the priests present to recommit to serving the people of God.

Readings: Isaiah 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9; Psalm 89; Revelation 1:5-8; Luke 4:16-21.

The Annunciation of the Lord 25 March 2010

Click here to download and listen to this homily (9 minutes) given by Deacon Charles Rohrbacher. Mary is visited by an angel and asked if she will be the mother of God. Mary says Yes, not know what will happen or how it will all work out. May we have the same courage to say yes to the will of God. Holy Mary, Mother of God, Pray for us.

Readings: Isaiah 7:10-14, 8:10; Psalm 40; Hebrews 10:4-10; Luke 1:26-38.

5th Sunday Lent, Cycle A, 21 March 2010

Click here to download and listen to this homily (24 minutes) given by Deacon Charles Rohrbacher on the RCIA reading from Cycle A. Lazarus has died and Jesus weeps bitter tears for his friend's death. Praying to the Father Jesus calls Lazarus back to life. May the Lord of Life do the same for us when we are caught in the tomb of sin.

Readings: Ezekiel 37:12-14; Psalm 130; Romans 8:8-11; John 11:1-45.

4th Sunday in Lent, Cycle C, 14 Mar 2010

Click here to download and listen to this homily (26 minutes) given by Fr Thomas Weise. In the Prodigal Son story found in Luke 15 Jesus calls us to follow his lead in becoming ministers of Reconciliation. In Paul's second letter to the Corinthians we are "ambassadors for Christ" sharing Jesus' ministry of reconciliation. We can do this by become grateful people.

Readings: Joshua 5:9a, 10-12; Psalm 34; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21; Luke 15:1-3, 11-32.

Click here to download and listen to this homily (26 Minutes) given by Deacon Charles Rohrbacher on the RCIA readings from Cycle A. Jesus heals the man born blind and we are all called to examine what we are blind to and how sin has clouded our sight.

Readings: 1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Psalm 23; Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1-41.