So we are always confident; even though we know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord — for we walk by faith, not by sight. (2 Corinthians 5:6-7)
Homily
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Preaching, Forgiveness, and Miracles - Friday, January 16, 2025
“Which is easier, to say to the paralytic, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Rise, pick up your mat and walk’? But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority to forgive sins on earth”—he said to the paralytic... Mark 2:9–11
Confronting Irrationality - Monday, December 15, 2025
When Jesus had come into the temple area, the chief priests and the elders of the people approached him as he was teaching and said, “By what authority are you doing these things? And who gave you this authority?” Matthew 21:25–27
Awe at the Forgiveness of Sins - Thursday, September 18, 2025
He said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.” The others at table said to themselves, “Who is this who even forgives sins?” But he said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.” Luke 7:48–50
Save Us Lord! - Tuesday, July 1, 2025
As Jesus got into a boat, his disciples followed him. Suddenly a violent storm came up on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by waves; but he was asleep. Matthew 8:23–24
An Authoritative New Law - Thursday, June 26, 2025
When Jesus finished these words, the crowds were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority, and not as their scribes. Matthew 7:28–29
Scandalized by Mercy - Sunday, April 6, 2025
Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. But early in the morning he arrived again in the temple area, and all the people started coming to him, and he sat down and taught them. Then the scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman (John 8:1–3)
Human or Divine Praise? - Thursday, April 3, 2025
“How can you believe, when you accept praise from one another and do not seek the praise that comes from the only God?” John 5:44
The Kingdom of God is Upon Us - Thursday, March 27, 2025
“But if it is by the finger of God that I drive out demons, then the Kingdom of God has come upon you.” Luke 11:20
The Transforming Power of Fasting - Friday, March 7, 2025
“The days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast.” Matthew 9:15
Moving Forward - Monday, February 24, 2024
As Jesus came down from the mountain with Peter, James, John and approached the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and scribes arguing with them. Mark 9:14