January 2022 archive of Homilies
The Baptism of the Lord
Posted by Fr Terry Grachanin on 1/09/22
Is 42:1-4, 6-7 | Ps 29 | Acts 10:34-38 | Lk 3:15-16, 21-22
These weeks of Christmas have been a time in which we have celebrated the amazing grace of God coming into our world being born into our human family! In the mystery of the incarnation, we learn ... Read More »
The Epiphany of the Lord (Solemnity)
Posted by Fr Terry Grachanin on 1/03/22
Is 60:1-6 | Ps 72 | Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6 | Mt 2:1-12
Do you remember all the buzz last year about the astrological event, The Great Conjunction: the alignment of Jupiter and Saturn? Apparently, this event happens every 20 years, but last year the two planets aligned so closely ... Read More »
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph (Feast)
Posted by Fr Terry Grachanin on 1/03/22
Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 | Ps 128 | Col 3:12-21 or 3:12-17 or 1 Jn 3:1-2, 21-24 | Lk 2:41-52
I’m always in awe of new parents and love watching a parent rock their child to sleep. This is certainly a sacred time. I can imagine that these moments might ... Read More »
The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)
Posted by Fr Terry Grachanin on 1/03/22
Is 9:1-6 | Ps 96 | Ti 2:11-14 | Lk 2:1-14
If we were to ask people what their favorite holiday is, most would say, “Christmas.” It doesn’t matter whether they practice their faith or even believe in Jesus. Christmas captures the wonder and imagination of most people in ... Read More »