29th Sunday Ordinary Time 19 October 2008

This Homily (18 minutes) was given by Fr. Thomas Weise at the 11 am Mass.  "Thus says the Lord to his anointed, Cyrus..." says Isaiah about the king of Persia.  Cyrus sent the Israelites home from Babylon to Jerusalem.  He did God's will even though he was not Jewish.  Who have we discounted because they are not one of us?  "Repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God."  We understand that the Government printed the money so it is clearly not ours, but what is not God's.  Everything that I have and everything that I am is God's.  Let us instead live the Gospel with power and the Holy Spirit.

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Readings: Isaiah 45:1, 4-6; Psalm 96; 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5b; Matthew 22:15-21

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time 12 Oct 2008

This Homily (13 minutes) was given by Fr. Thomas Weise at the 8:30 am Mass.  Let's not sing the theme song they sing in Hell, "I did it My Way."  Instead let us learn to cooperate with the building up of the Kingdom which involves being satisfied when we are well provided for or when we are in want, because "I can do all things in Christ who strengthens me," teaches Paul.

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This Homily (16 minutes) was given by Deacon Charles Rohrbacher at the 11 am Mass.  Are we ready to accept the invitation of God to come to the Feast, or are we busy with other things.

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Readings: Isaiah 25:6-10a; Psalm 23; Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20; Matthew 22:1-14.

27th Sunday in Ordinary Time 5 October 2008

This Homily (22 minutes) was given by Fr. Thomas Weise at the 11 am Mass.  We are called to produce and abundant harvest in the Vineyard of the Lord.  We are reminded that we are but tenant farmer, stewards of God's bounty, not owners and we need to learn to share.  St. Paul says "Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God."  When we can live free from anxiety we are truly available to build the Kingdom of God.  Paul continues by recommending that we focus our attention and efforts on the good, the true, and the beautiful.  

Homework:  For one week, before going to bed make a list of the ten things you are grateful for each day.  I have been doing this for several years and it really helps me live free from anxiety.

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Readings:  Isaiah 5:1-7; Psalm 80; Philippians 4:6-9; Mathew 21:33-43

26th Sunday in Ordinary Time 28 Sept 2008

This Homily (23 minutes) was given by Fr. Thomas Weise at the 11am Mass, using all three readings, yet focusing in on Paul's letter to the Philippians.  Paul gives us the secret to living in peace and harmony with everyone as we grow in holiness.  Do nothing out of selfishness or out of vainglory; rather humbly regard others as more important than yourselves, each looking out not for his own interests, but also for those of others.  Have in you the same attitude that is also in Christ Jesus.  Wow!  I know I fall way short of this, yet through Centering Prayer I am learning to empty myself so that God can live large in me.

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Readings (Ezekiel 18:25-28, Psalm 25, Philippians 2:1-11, Matthew 21:28-32

25th Sunday Ordinary Time 21 Sept 2008

This Homily (13 minutes) was given by Fr. Thomas Weise at the 11am Mass. In the parable of the vineyard owner all the workers are given the same daily wage no matter how late they came to work. This may get under our skin a little, but why are we envious of God's generosity. Should those who come late to the faith only get one eighth of salvation?

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Readings: Isaiah 55:6-9; Psalm 145; Philippians 1:20c-24, 27a; Matthew 20:1-16a

Exaltation of the Holy Cross 14 Sept 2008

This Homily (18 minutes) was given by Fr. Thomas Weise at the 8:30 am Mass. Just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, so that all who look upon what injures them will be saved. Just like the alcoholic who admits they are powerless over alcohol in there life, seeks help from their higher power and joins AA receives freedom; when we look at what most injures us and invite Jesus in there no matter how shameful it may be we receive freedom and new life.

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Readings: Numbers 21:4b-9; Psalm 78; Philippians 2:6-11; John 3:13-17.