Weekly Homilies at St. Joseph Parish

S2: 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time

We have been in Ordinary Time for a while, though we had many solemnities and feast days in May and early June. We are now firmly in this season, where green is the color de jour. Green is a symbol of hope and life, the promise of eternal life with Jesus, who came and conquered death so we can live in heaven with Him forever. While Jesus was here on Earth, he sent the 12 Apostles out to proclaim the Gospel. He gave them all they needed to do His mission, and He provides for each and every one of us, just like the Apostles. Gospel: Matthew 9:36—10:8 #Catholic #Homily #Mission #Apostles #Green #OrdinaryTime #Hope #Life

S2: Corpus Christi

When we come forward for Communion, we enter more deeply into the Body of Christ. Our Lord purifies our souls, granting us the even greater unity with Him, becoming what we consume. This is not just so we can fulfill the command He gave us, but so we can go out on mission, to bring all to Christ. "Sweet Jesus in the Eucharist, my little visitor, my eyes cannot see your loving face, but my heart is very sure. With all my love, I welcome you into my heart, Jesus. Come and talk awhile. I have so much to say. Amen." (In "My First Interactive Mass Book" by Jennifer Sharpe & Candace Camling) Gospel: John 6:51-58 #CorpusChristi #Catholic #Body #Blood #Soul #Divinity #Jesus #Eucharist

S2: The Most Holy Trinity

Though the word "Trinity" isn't present in the Bible, there are examples in both the Old and New Testaments that prove the Three Persons in One God. While this is one of the greatest mysteries of our faith, we are not to ignore it. Though it is hard to fathom the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, they existed from all eternity. By the grace of our Baptism, we are called to share in the life of the Blessed Trinity. 👑✝️🕊️ Gospel: John 3:16-18 #HolyTrinity #Father #Son #HolySpirit #Catholic

S2: Pentecost

Through human pride at Babel, man sought to take on God, and as punishment, God scattered them among the land and confused their language (Genesis 11). But now at Pentecost, through the power of the Holy Spirit, that confusion is gone. They are drawn and gathered among the nations, here to this place. They hear the teaching clearly. Let us take the gifts of the Holy Spirit, given to every one of us, to restore peace to all who will come to Him. 🔥🕊️ Gospel: John 20:19-23 #Pentecost #HolySpirit #HolyTrinity #Languages #Nations #Gifts #Catholic #HomilyHighlights

S2: Seventh Sunday of Easter

Waiting is an important aspect of the spiritual life. This time allows God to change the hardness of our hearts. Waiting is not pointless, but time to prepare and pray. We must call upon Jesus to help us discern without fear and anxiety, and He will open every door, but it will also call on us to wait. Gospel: John 17:1-11a #homilyhighlights #ascension #waiting #anticipation #discern #catholic #Jesus