Fr. Paul’s Homilies

May 19, 2021

Homily by Deacon Harry Evans

Have you ever said goodbye to family members after a holiday visit or a vacation? Maybe a grandparent, a favorite cousin, an aunt or uncle? You have enjoyed their company and you have done many things that were really fun and have made some good memories. Now they are packing up the car and leaving for home or for the airport and you know you won’t see them again for a long while. You are sad and it’s hard to hold back the tears as they leave.

We see emotion in St. Paul, in[…]

May 18, 2021

Homily by Father Paul Wharton

The Gospels record 17 specific occasions when Jesus prayed.

 

Jesus prayed

at different times of the day

in different places

 

Sometimes He prayed

on His own, and sometimes

when His Disciples were with Him.

 

Jesus  prayed

before making decisions such as choosing the Apostles

before healing the sick and raising the dead

at turning points in his life like the Garden of Gethsemane

 

Jesus prayed 40 days in the desert before beginning his ministry.

and prayed at his death on the cross

seeking forgiveness for those who crucified him and

offering his life as a sacrifice for sinners like us

 

Jesus prayed again and again for at least[…]