Browsing the 2014 archive of Blog, Gospel Readings & Homilies
Sister Kate’s “Gospel Question of the Week” (Luke 2: 22-40)…Weekend of 12/27-28/2014 …The Feast of the Holy Family
Posted by John Craver on 12/26/14
On the last Sunday of the year, we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family. This weekend’s passage from the Holy Gospel describes how Joseph and Mary protected the Child Jesus from the sword of King Herod by escaping with him to Egypt. Spotlighting this action, the Church encourages us to ... Read More »
Sister Kate’s “GOSPEL QUESTION OF THE WEEK” (Luke 1: 26-38)…Weekend of 12/20-21/2014 …The Fourth Sunday of Advent
Posted by John Craver on 12/19/14
On this Fourth Sunday of Advent we hear the phenomenal story of the Annunciation. You have heard this story many times. When we hear it, we can tend to think “Oh, isn’t that a lovely story” and then just assume that Mary was kneeling and waiting for an angel to appear…and then ... Read More »
Sister Kate’s “GOSPEL QUESTION OF THE WEEK” (John 1: 19-28)…Weekend of 12/13-14/2014 …The Third Sunday of Advent
Posted by John Craver on 12/12/14
The third Sunday of Advent used to be called “Gaudete Sunday” when we had the Mass in Latin. The Latin Mass would begin with the phrase: “Gaudete in Domino semper” --“Rejoice in the Lord always.” Today’s liturgy has a sense of joy and anticipation in it to remind us that we are preparing for ... Read More »
Sister Kate’s “Gospel Question of the Week” (Mk 1: 1-8)…Weekend of 12/6-7/2014 …The Second Sunday of Advent
Posted by John Craver on 12/10/14
This weekend’s passage from the Holy Gospel gives us a picture of John the Baptist in the desert announcing the coming of the Messiah. Actually all three readings focus on the absolute necessity of our getting ready for Christ’s coming. We are encouraged to ready ourselves by repenting, making amends for our ... Read More »
Sister Kate’s “GOSPEL QUESTION OF THE WEEK” (Mk 13: 33-37)…Weekend of 11/29-30/2014 …The First Sunday of Advent
Posted by John Craver on 11/29/14
This weekend’s passage from the Holy Gospel gives us a reminder to watch and be prepared for the coming of the Lord…the second coming. The central theme of all three of today’s readings is Jesus’ warning to us to be alert, watchful and prepared because Christ’s Second Coming, coinciding with the end ... Read More »
Sister Kate’s “GOSPEL QUESTION OF THE WEEK” (Mt 25: 14-30)…Weekend of 11/22-23/2014 …Christ the King
Posted by John Craver on 11/21/14
This weekend’s passage from the Holy Gospel gives us a view of the Final Judgment. It’s a grand image…Jesus on a throne surrounded by angels…and “all the nations assembled before Him.” And Jesus continues the story of judgment by describing the “separating of the sheep from the goats.” Wow! Close your eyes ... Read More »
Sister Kate’s “GOSPEL QUESTION OF THE WEEK” (Mt 25: 14-30)…Weekend of 11/15-16/2014 …Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by John Craver on 11/15/14
This weekend’s passage from the Holy offers us a parable about using the gifts that God gave us to build the Kingdom. The story is familiar. The owner of the vineyard makes plan to leave on a journey. He calls three of his servants to him. He gives each a “talent” (a coin ... Read More »
Sister Kate’s “GOSPEL QUESTION OF THE WEEK” (John 2: 13-22)…Weekend of 11/8-9/2014 …DEDICATION OF THE LATERAN BASILICA
Posted by John Craver on 11/15/14
This weekend’s passage from the Holy Gospel tells us about a trip Jesus made to the temple and how upset He was with what was happening there. He found people selling livestock and changing money…not exactly what you would expect to find in a holy place. How do you look upon your ... Read More »
Sister Kate’s “Gospel Question of the Week” (John 6: 37-40)…Weekend of 11/1-2/2014 …All Souls Day
Posted by John Craver on 10/30/14
This weekend’s passage from the Holy Gospel is brief, but filled with hope! Listen to this verse, “For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in Him may have eternal life.” This verse indicates that God wills to save all people. We are encouraged ... Read More »
Sister Kate’s “Gospel Question of the Week” (Matthew 22: 34-40)…Weekend of 10/25-26/2014 …The Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by John Craver on 10/23/14
We have all kinds of “guidelines” that keep us on the right path. What we remember first, of course, are all those tidbits of important info from our mothers as we were growing up…and even in our adult years! I’m sure you can make a list just like I can. Here are ... Read More »