Homilies

The Spirit does not erase differences. The Spirit speaks through difference. Pentecost is not uniformity but aids us in understanding.

Franciscans live in the midst of the world, in our communities and from our homes. Our witness to the Risen Christ is living in a way that shines out to others: a witness of faithful love through daily life in family and fraternity, neighborhood and workplace; a witness to the struggles for social justice and human dignity; a witness of daily conversion, the willingness to conform our thoughts and actions to those of Jesus.

The invisible God is made visible in Jesus, and becomes present in quieter and purer ways, felt and trusted through us. Jesus sends us His life-giving Spirit who will always stand with us.

The cross unmasks the world’s definition of truth (control, dominance, certainty) and replaces them with a costly self-giving love that does not defend itself.

The abundant life is a matter of the heart. The heart is the sheepfold of abundance. And must be guarded.

And so, Jesus fed the disciples not just with bread, but with Himself: His body, His life, His love, His compassion and strength, His forgiveness and hope, His holy and life-giving spirit.

. In the presence of the Risen Lord in person, Thomas steps forward and makes a most exalted act of faith contained in the Gospel: “My Lord and my God.”

Christ is Risen, Alleluia! He is truly Risen, Alleluia!

Let us acclaim Him, not only with Palm branches, but by honoring one another in charity.

Since the first day of creation to the present, the work of God is to bring light out of darkness.