Tag Archives: Cycle A

Palm Sunday

Posted on Monday, April 18, 2011 by Father Maurer (3 Comments)

The Gospel today [yesterday, at the time of this posting] is fairly self-explanatory, though it deserves time for reflection and prayer. The Missal instructions priests that a brief homily may be given. In the face of Christ’s passion, brevity is … Continue reading →

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Laetare Sunday

Posted on Sunday, April 3, 2011 by Father Maurer (Leave a comment)

Today we celebrate ‘Laetare’ Sunday, taken from the entrance antiphon which begins ‘Rejoice Jerusalem’. As we enter the half-way point of Lent, we have reason to rejoice. Today’s readings offer reminders of another of the reasons we have to rejoice. … Continue reading →

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Keeping the commandments is hard

Posted on Friday, February 25, 2011 by Father Maurer (1 Comment)

[This was the homily I gave for the fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time on February 13th, despite the late post date] “If you choose, you can keep the commandments, and they will save you” – Sirach 15:15 This last week, … Continue reading →

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Salt & light vs. fear & cowardice

Posted on Sunday, February 6, 2011 by Father Maurer (4 Comments)

Today’s psalm reminds us that the just man does not fear an evil report – that his heart is steadfast. Jesus reminds His disciples that they are to be those who shed the light of the Gospel to the world. … Continue reading →

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The Beatitudes as a guidepost to humility

Posted on Sunday, January 30, 2011 by Father Maurer (Leave a comment)

From this Sunday’s readings, this song came to mind: Oh Lord it’s hard to be humble when you’re perfect in every way. I can’t wait to look in the mirror ‘cos I get better looking each day to know me … Continue reading →

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