Category Archives: Homily

Sermon for the Feast of the Epiphany 2016

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Gertrude

by Father Richard G. Cipolla St. Mary’s Norwalk, Connecticut “And behold, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it came and stood over where the young Child was. When they saw the star, they … Continue reading →

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Bishop of Shrewsbury’s Pastoral Letter Marking End of Year of Faith

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

November 22, 2013 (Zenit.org)  As the Year of Faith draws to a close, an English bishop has encouraged his flock not to be discouraged by the antagonism they face when bearing witness to Christ in society. Bishop Mark Davies of Shrewsbury … Continue reading →

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God remembers

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

 From the Vatican Radio website: At his Angelus on Sunday, Pope Francis spoke about the day’s Gospel account of the conversion of Zacchaeus.  The Holy Father recalled that Zacchaeus, a man “short in stature,” because he was a publican “was … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis: Sunday Angelus

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

Dear Brothers and Sisters! The month of June is traditionally dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the highest human expression of divine love. Just this past Friday, in fact, we celebrated the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus: … Continue reading →

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The Ascension: The Venerable Fulton Sheen.

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Gertrude

by Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen (1895-1979) was an American theologian and bishop, in Rochester, New York. He became well-known for his preaching, especially on television and radio. He hosted the night-time radio programThe Catholic Hour for twenty … Continue reading →

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Amazed and Afraid – The Journey to Resurrection Faith

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Gertrude

By: Msgr. Charles Pope All the gospels of the Easter Octave describe not only an event, but even more so, a journey. For we are tempted to to think that, having seen the risen Lord, the disciples and apostles were immediately … Continue reading →

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Bishop Mark Davies’ Homily at the Mass of Thanksgiving for Pope Benedict XVI

Posted on March 4, 2013 by mmvc61

28th February 2013 – Holy Angels Church, Hales Barnes I am sure most of us can remember exactly where we were when we heard the news that Pope Benedict was to resign. The sadness we feel at his departing reminds … Continue reading →

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Bishop Mark Davies’ Homily at Mass of Thanksgiving for Marriage

Posted on February 12, 2013 by mmvc61

Diocesan Mass of Thanksgiving for Marriage Our Lady’s Church, Stockport, 9th February 2013 Today we come together to give thanks for marriage represented here by so many couples celebrating 25, 40, 50, 60 and 65 years of married life. For … Continue reading →

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POPE’S HOMILY AT SOLEMNITY OF CHRIST THE KING MASS

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

From Zenit.org: Your Eminences, Dear Brother Bishops and Priests, Dear Brothers and Sisters, Today’s Solemnity of Christ, King of the Universe, the crowning of the liturgical year, is enriched by our reception into the College of Cardinals of six new members … Continue reading →

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Biblical Reflection for the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Gertrude

Quality communication By Fr. Thomas Rosica Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time – September 9, 2012 The readings for this Sunday are: Isaiah 35:4-7; James 2:1-5; Mark 7:31-37 In the magnificent piece of biblical poetry in Isaiah 35:4-7 (today’s first reading) … Continue reading →

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Biblical Reflection for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time: E.F: 7th Sunday after Pentecost.

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

Jesus sends us to teach and heal By Fr. Thomas Rosica Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – July 15, 2012 The readings for this Sunday are: Amos 7:12-15; Ephesians 1:3-14 or Ephesians 1:3-10; Mark 6:7-13 E.F:  Romans 6, 19-23; Matthew 7, … Continue reading →

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St John Vianney: Full text of homily of Bishop Davies in Shrewsbury Cathedral

Posted on July 8, 2012 by mmvc61

Today we welcome the relic of a saint to Shrewsbury. All those who know something of the story of this historic town will appreciate the echoes of history in that statement. It was to this town of Shrewsbury eight centuries … Continue reading →

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Biblical reflection for the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary time: E.F:Sixth Sunday after Pentecost.

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary? By Fr. Thomas Rosica Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – July 8, 2012 The readings for this Sunday are: Ezekiel 2:3-5; 2:23-24; 2 Corinthians 12:7-10; Mark 6:1-6 E.F:Romans 6, 3-11; Mark 8, 1-9. … Continue reading →

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“None are so poor as those who lack the knowledge and the grace of God”

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

The following sermon was posted yesterday by Father Tim Finigan on his blog: Here is my sermon for today, the feast of St Peter and St Paul: This autumn, we will begin the Year of Faith, called by Pope Benedict XVI, … Continue reading →

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Biblical reflection for 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time: E.F. Third Sunday after Pentecost.

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

The slow progress in the growth of God’s Kingdom By Fr. Thomas Rosica June 15, 2012 – 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B The readings for this Sunday are: 1 Ez 17:22-24, Ps 92:2-3, 13-14, 15-16, 2 Cor 5:6-10, Mk 4:26-34 Extraordinary Form: … Continue reading →

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