Ode To A Forgotten Lovesong

Homily from the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Living as a Catholic in this world takes courage. But it also takes the power that only comes from Jesus.

Mass Readings from August 13, 2017:
1 Kings 19:9, 11-13
Psalm 85:9, 10, 11-12, 13-14
Romans 9:1-5
Matthew 14:22-33

2016-2017 UMD Newman CCM

08/13/17 Courage and Jesus

Homily from the Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

There is no need to fear death, because Jesus has conquered death. And yet, do we approach death the way Jesus approached death?  Many of us see death as “natural” or something to be avoided. But Jesus saw death as an enemy to be stared down and battled. And yet, Jesus was not immune to death or grief. Jesus allowed death to break His heart, but He did not allow it to break His hope. As disciples, we must do the same.

Mass Readings from September 17, 2017:
Sirach 27:30—28:7
Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12
Romans 14:7-9
Matthew 18:21-35

'17-'18 UMD Newman CCM

Look Like Jesus, Part II: The Last Enemy

Homily from the Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

A culture of excess is an unhappy culture. A person of excess is a person driven by fear. But with Christ, a person can find joy even when they do not have what they need. Because with Christ, they know that they have enough.

Mass Readings from October 15, 2017:
Isaiah 25:6-10
Psalm 23:1-3, 3B-4, 5, 6
Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20
Matthew 22:1-14

Ode To A Forgotten Lovesong

Wendy Heuvelmans

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