Homily On Death, 05.11.23

As we approach the end of the Church’s year, we are invited to contemplate the last things: death, judgment, purgatory, heaven and hell. For life passes quickly and we have not here a lasting city. We were born for higher things, for life with God. This life has been entrusted...

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Homily for All Saints, 01.11.23

Of late, as you know, I have discovered a new and close friendship across the barrier of death with young Blessed Carlo Acutis. I don’t consider this to be either a passing fad or a coincidence. In my inquiries with the Lord about all of you and about the way...

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Homily on Temptation, 26.02.23

Why does the Spirit lead Jesus into temptation by the Devil or test Adam and Eve by prohibiting them from eating from certain trees or test us by prohibiting behaviours and attitudes He defines as sinful?   The answer is so that we will use our freedom to choose Him...

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