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Homily
Fr. Lawrence
October 13, 2023
Friends, The Lord says, ‘I have my banquet all prepared. Come to the wedding!’ As the end of the liturgical year gradually approaches, the readings begin to focus on the kingdom of heaven and the era beyond the end of…
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Fr. Lawrence
October 6, 2023
Friends, ‘The Vineyard of the Lord is the House of Israel.’ The image of the people of God as a vineyard is familiar in the Scriptures. We can rejoice in seeing the Church as the vineyard of the Lord, but…
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Fr. Lawrence
October 1, 2023
Friends, This week’s readings call us to turn to the Lord, modeling our actions and words on Christ Jesus. The first reading from the prophet Ezekiel gives hope that those who think better of their situation and renounce it are given…
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Fr. Lawrence
September 23, 2023
Seek the Lord! Friends, The generous love of the Lord is very close to us. Thus, the readings this Sunday remind us that in seeking the Lord, we will receive a warm and forgiving welcome, no matter who we are….
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Fr. Lawrence
September 16, 2023
Friends, The Lord is compassionate, loving, slow to anger, and merciful. This message flows from this Sunday’s readings, reminding us again of God’s boundless love and compassion. God’s unconditional love for us and the sacrifice of Jesus’ death points to…
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Fr. Lawrence
September 8, 2023
Friends, The theme of listening runs through today’s readings. We are to listen to the word of God, our hearts, one another, and our community. We are challenged truly to love one another, speaking out where necessary. Just as Jesus…
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Fr. Lawrence
September 1, 2023
Friends, On this Sunday, the readings remind us that the path of love leads us away from ourselves. This is always painful, but ultimately it is a path that leads us to the fullness of life. Peter’s journey of faith…
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Fr. Lawrence
August 28, 2023
Friends, This weekend’s question ‘But you, who do you say I am?’, draws us to reflect on our faith and focus on the way God looks on the lowly, the ones who need help. The Gospel encourages us to seek to answer…
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Fr. Lawrence
August 18, 2023
Friends, This Sunday, we are assured that God’s love, mercy, and salvation are for everyone. Although the Israelites were known as God’s chosen people, the story of their beginning, their time in exile, slavery, and rejection is also a story…
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Homily
Fr. Lawrence
August 12, 2023
Friends, In our lives, let us get used to listening to a voice that speaks of peace. This week’s Sunday readings reiterate the need to listen to God’s voice in all our lives, especially in times of trial. Thereby we…
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