Browsing the November 2014 archive of Blog, Gospel Readings & Homilies
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 »