My homily for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, as preached on Sunday 23 October 2022. The readings proclaimed were Sirach 35:12-14; 16-19; 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18; Luke 18:9-14. Today's psalm is Psalm 33: "The Lord hears the cry of the poor." "To be truly humble means to recognise that we cannot live … Continue reading Homilies: 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

My homily for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, as preached on Sunday 16 October 2022. The readings proclaimed were Exodus 17:8-13; 2 Timothy 3:14 - 4:2; Luke 18:1-8. Today's psalm is Psalm 120: "Our help is from the Lord, who made heaven and earth." "If we only do the right thing because … Continue reading Homilies: 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

My homily for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, as preached on Sunday 9 October 2022. The readings proclaimed were 2 Kings 5:14-17; 2 Timothy 2:8-14; Luke 17:11-19. Today's psalm is Psalm 97: "The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power." "There is nothing we can do in response to God's … Continue reading Homilies: 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

My homily for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, as preached on Sunday 2 October 2022. The readings proclaimed were Habakkuk 1:2-3, 2:2-4; 2 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14; Luke 17:5-9. Today's psalm is Psalm 94: "If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts." "'Increase our faith', the disciples ask Jesus. Yet, Jesus … Continue reading Homilies: 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

My homily for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, as preached on Sunday 25 September 2022. The readings proclaimed were Amos 6:1, 4-7; 1 Timothy 6:11-16; Luke 16:19-31. Today's psalm is Psalm 145: "Praise the Lord, my soul!" "Unlike the rich man we hear about in our Gospel, we are called to use … Continue reading Homilies: 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

My homily for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, as preached during the 9.30am Mass at St Mary's Church, Dungog. The readings proclaimed were Amos 8:4-7; 1 Timothy 2:1-8; Luke 16:1-13. Today's psalm is Psalm 112: "Praise the Lord who lifts up the poor." "Money, "that tainted thing", is a necessary thing in … Continue reading Homilies: 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

My homily for the 23rdd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, as preached during the 9.30am Mass at St Mary's Church, Dungog. The readings proclaimed were Wisdom 9:13-18; Philemon 9-10, 12-17; Luke 14:25-33. Today's psalm is Psalm 89: "In every age, O Lord, you have been our refuge." "Paul's letter to Philemon calls Philemon to … Continue reading Homilies: 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C