Welcome to "Homily Prep" where three young Jesuits discuss their take on the upcoming Sunday's readings for Mass. We hope these conversations will help us not only become better preachers but also to know the scriptures and have genuine spiritual conversation between friends. David, Louie and Jonath…
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As preachers, how do we preach when difficult things happen in society?
Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/052922-ascension.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/052922-ascension.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)
Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/052222.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/052222.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)
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Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/050822.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/050822.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)
We continue in the Easter Season to read from the Acts of the Apostles and the various appartitions of the Resurrected Christ to the disciples. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/050122.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/050122.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)
The great symphony of our salvation in three movements. Readings/Lecturas Holy Thursday (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/041422-supper.cfm) Good Friday (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/041522.cfm) Holy Saturday (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/041622.cfm) Easter Sunday (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/041722.cfm) Jueves Santo (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/041422-cena.cfm) Viernes Santo (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/041522.cfm) Sábado Santo (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/0421622.cfm) Domingo de Pascua (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/041722.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)
Palm Sunday offers an overture to the major themes for the mysteries of Holy Week. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/041022.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/041022.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)
The Christian life is never hopeless. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/040322-YearC.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/040322-AnoC.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)
The two sons in the Gospel show us two ways of squandering God's graces. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/032722.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/032722.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)
Our Lenten journey takes a turn toward our moral responsibility. In the end, we cannot blame others for our own actions, we should take responsibility, repent, and believe in the Gospel. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/032022.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/032022.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)
We move from the desert to the mountain, from the Temptations to the Transfiguration. Lent is a journey from the flat aridity of the desert to the eventual ascent to the mountain of God and the glory of Resurrection. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/031322.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/031322.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)
Lent is upon us. Let us strengthen our resolve and prepare for spiritual battle. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/030622.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/030622.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)
To be a Christian is more than being a nice person, it is to follow Jesus at his word, even if it means loving those who hate us the most. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/022022.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/022022.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)
Even in times of dryness and despair we are invited to hope in the Lord and to bear fruit that will last. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/021322.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/021322.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)
We cannot give what we do no have. We must first receive the Good News in order to become evangelizers. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/020622.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/020622.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)
Growing from children into adults in the faith is directly proportional to the growth of God's love in us. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/013022.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/013022.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)
The threefold mystery of the Epiphany continues this week with the manifestation of Christ's public ministry at the Wedding at Cana. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/011622.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/011622.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)
Our Lady and Elizabeth teach us how to trust our experience of God's Word and how to allow the the Word Incarnate to compel us to be missionaries. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/121921.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/121921.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)
We often think on Gaudete Sunday about our joyful response to the work of God in our lives, but what if we focus on how God Himself rejoices in us. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/121221.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/121221.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)
Like John the Baptist, we are invited in this season to point to Jesus, making sure that the light we emit is not our own glory, but the Splendour of God. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/120521.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/120521.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)
The apocalypse is an eventuality we must prepare for, lest we be caught off guard at the coming of the Lord! Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/112821.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/112821.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)
If Jesus is King, why do we serve other masters? The line in the sand has been drawn. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/112121.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/112121.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)
As our readings turn apocalyptic, we are reminded that Christian hope is vigilance without anxiety. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/111421.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/111421.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)
The woman gave everything she had, while the scribes only gave when they could get something in return. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/110721.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/110721.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)
There is no commandment greater than this, everything else must be subordinated to it. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/103121.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/103121.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)
When Jesus heals Bartimaeus he gives him sight, but to the crowd too he offers an unexpected healing. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/102421.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/102421.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)
Should we really judge James and John too harshly? They express a bold desire to be with Jesus in glory, which is the desire we should also express. Jesus, though, makes sure they know that to reach glory with him they must first walk to path of Calvary. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/101721.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/101721.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)
The readings this week invite us to reflect on the importance of prayer as the engine that drives discipleship. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/101021.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/101021.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)
All Christian relationships are invitations to suitable companionship and a mutual sharing in the Cross, which leads to perfection in Christ. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/100321.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/100321.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)
The Spirit of God has been given to us as a gift for declaring the good news of salvation. All other created things are for our use, but we must remain indifference to them lest they become ends in themselves. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/092621.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/092621.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)
The wisdom from above is likened to child-like faith. This, however, isn't mere naiveté, but the acceptance of the Cross as the inheritance of the Children of God. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/091921.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/091921.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)
Though Peter is able to confess the identity of Jesus as the Christ by the inspiriation of the Father, he quickly falls victim to the influence of Satan by denying the Cross. There is no salvation in Jesus Christ but by His Cross. For this reason we boast with St. Paul in the Cross of Christ. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/091221.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/091221.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)
Salvation in Christ is the experience of being healed by the one who has the power to restore our health. In today's readings the message could not be simpler: Jesus is our Saviour, and he wants to make us whole again. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/090521.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/090521.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)
The law of God is perfect and exists to help us to have life. His law must be planted in us, take root, and bear good fruit. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/082921.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/082921.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)
The guys will be moving around a lot this Summer, so will take a break from their regular recording schedule. Throughout the Summer they'll post occasional check-ins, though. Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)
When Jesus ascends he does not leave us alone, rather he gives us his Spirit and accompanies us in the work of evangelization. Ultimately, preaching the Gospel is not just a human endeavor, but the continued work of God in the world. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/051621-Ascension.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/051621-Ascension.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)
Why do we have such an allergy to a command? In the end, the law of our Father is for our own good. Though we have to be told to love, the goal is to no longer need that command. Until then, at least we can be sure that it's exactly what we must do ... even if we don't feel like it. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/050921.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/050921.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)
Eventhough Saul has been converted, the disciples doubted his faith because of his reputation. How often do we place ourselves in a position of judgement over other Christians? We, in the end, are branches of the True Vine, and are not responsible for the growth of the Church ... that's God's job. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/050221.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/050221.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)
This week's gospel passage isn't from the post-Resurrection narrativews. Instead, we're given a chance to reflect with an Easter mindset on the Good Shepherd: He is the one who walks before us, walking through the valley of darkness and death and leading us to green pastures of eternal life. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/042521.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/042521.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg) ---------------------
Following the appearance of the Resurrected Christ on the road to Emmaus, we receive a series of events that teach us the various ways Jesus responds to our petition to set our hearts on fire. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/041821.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/041821.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)
Sometimes, like Thomas, we are left in the dark. In those moments the faith of the community can be the only thing we have to lean on. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/041121.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/041121.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)
Jesus Christ rose from the dead. Alleluia! Alleluia! Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/040421.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/040421.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)
This week we are given the familiar readings of our Lord's Passion. Rather than burden the faithful with wise words, or clever interpretations, why not just let the good news speak for itself: "Truly this was the Son of God!" Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/032821.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/032821.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)
Are you ready for the Crucifixion? What good has all the abstinence and fasting been this Lent if it hasn't prepared you for the Cross? Take a moment and consider how this last stretch of Lent will prepare you for the coming Mysteries. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/032121-YearB.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/032121-B.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)
Though our readings this Sunday don't explicitly speak about joy, the themes of God's love and our return from exile should cause us to rejoice. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/031421-YearB.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/031421-B.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)
The Ten Commandments and the Cleansing of the Temple make one thing clear: We are invited to live in God's house as his children, according to his commands and his wisdom. The wisdom of God, though, includes the Cross. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/030721-YearB.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/030721-B.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)
This week we consider the connection between the Baptism of Jesus, his Transfiguration, and eventual death on the Cross prefigured by the sacrifice of Abraham. These three events in the life of Christ are all connected by the revelation of Jesus's sonship to the Father. As we continue Lent, we would do well to internalize the Pasachal Mystery as part of our own relation to God as sons and daughters. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/022821.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/022821.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)
As we begin this season, we are invited to honor the alliance we've forged with God by preparing to renew our baptismal vows at Easter. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/022121.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/022121.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)
This last Sunday in Ordinary Time (before Lent) invites us to consider Jesus's power to heal us. Will you go to confession to respond to this invitation? Will you receive the medicine of our salvation in the sacrament of the Eucharist? In these last few days of Ordinary Time we can be thinking of how Lent will be a special time of renewal and healing for those who seek the Lord. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/021421.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/021421.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)