Readings: Jeremiah 31:7-9; Hebrews 5:1-6; Mark 10:46-52 Originally delivered on October 23, 1988 Today, we are asked to consider what God is saying to us in this week’s readings. In this first reading we hear what will be given to the chosen people. Then, the gospel tells of a public healing of a blind man. We must struggle in our imperfection and …

Readings: Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48, John 4:7-10, John 15:9-17 Originally delivered on May 8, 1994 In today’s homily, we are reminded that we are called to love one another – sometimes easy and other times difficult. God is Love. When we live in love then we live in God and God in us. We are not to set a measure on what makes others lovable. We m…

Readings: Acts 5:12-16; Revelation 1:9-11, 12-13, 17-19; John 20:19-31 Originally delivered on April 17, 1994 In this homily, we are reminded that our sins are always forgiven. Indeed, God is Mercy and Redemption. It’s so amazing that it’s difficult for many of us to believe. Nonetheless, we must try to reflect God’s forgiveness in how we treat one…

Reading: Matthew 28:1-10 Originally delivered on March 31, 1991 (Scheduled to be posted on April 4, 2021) As we sing our Easter alleluias, how can we acknowledge the despair that exists by many in our world? Perhaps our alleluia can be strength for those hurting. https://fatherhealydotcom.files.wordpress.com/2018/11/beaster-3-31-91-2018-11-26-3-25-…

Readings: Isaiah 42: 1-4, 6-7; Acts: 10:34-38; Mark 1:7-11 Originally delivered on January 13, 1991 How do we give others power or authority over our lives? When we are baptized in Jesus, it is a proclamation that we are joined with Jesus as Lord. No one is Lord except Jesus. Therefore, we must stand with Jesus when contemplating actions, policies,…

Readings: Daniel 7:13-14; Revelation 1:5-8; John 18:33-37 Originally delivered on November 24, 1991 We cannot value power and prestige and be followers of Jesus. Indeed, we are reminded on this day that the last will be first and first will be last. We are challenged in this homily to stand up to injustices and the abuse of power. This Feast of Chr…

Readings: Kings 8:55-61; Timothy 6:6-11, 17-19; Luke 17:11-19 Originally delivered on November 24, 1988 How do we express our thankfulness? Do we say it without any thought? Do we count on symbolic gratitude from others, but how often do we feel grateful for the things that we don’t feel good about? https://fatherhealydotcom.files.wordpress.com/201…

Readings: Daniel 12:1-3; Hebrews 10:11-14, 18; Mark 13: 24-32 Originally delivered on November 13, 1988 What is our personal apocalypse? How have we transformed these times and maintained our courage and hope for the future. Jesus tells us in this day’s Gospel, that God is always with us. We will have trials in our lives, but we are comforted becau…