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[…]