March 2021 archive of Homilies

March 2021 archive of Homilies

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

Posted by Fr Terry Grachanin on 3/29/21

Mk 11:1-10 | Is 50:4-7 | Ps 22 | Phil 2:6-11 | Mk 14:1-15:47

The procession celebrating Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem overflowed with praise and excitement, as onlookers waved these triumphant branches and proclaimed their blessings.

Yet, in only a few days, they will cry out, “Crucify him!” The ... Read More »

Fifth Sunday of Lent

Posted by Fr Terry Grachanin on 3/24/21

Jer 31:31-34 | Ps 51 | Heb 5:7-9 | Jn 12:20-33

The English Catholic writer, G.K. Chesterton, once wrote about original sin that “it is the only Christian doctrine that can be proven.”

What did he mean by that?

Original sin is the Christian teaching that, when Adam and ... Read More »

Fourth Sunday of Lent (Laetare Sunday)

Posted by Fr Terry Grachanin on 3/24/21

2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23 | Ps 137 | Eph 2:4-10 | Jn 3:14-21

After high school, Paul wasn’t sure what career he wanted to pursue. He wasn’t even sure if he wanted to go to college at all.  So, he decided to get a job at the local factory ... Read More »

Third Sunday of Lent (9 AM)

Posted by Fr Terry Grachanin on 3/07/21

Ex 20:1-17 | Ps 19 | 1 Cor 1:22-25 | Jn 2:13-25

A businessman traveled to India to purchase exotic carpets and furniture for his store back in England. He was determined to bring back only the best and hardest to find items so he went to bazaars and ... Read More »

Third Sunday of Lent (5 PM Vigil)

Posted by Fr Terry Grachanin on 3/07/21

Ex 20:1-17 | Ps 19 | 1 Cor 1:22-25 | Jn 2:13-25

The Judeo-Christian faith is founded on the law of God, which Moses was given on Mount Sinai. This law, or the Ten Commandments, has often been used to paint an image of God as judgmental, unforgiving, a ... Read More »

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