Homily Prep

We often think on Gaudete Sunday about our joyful response to the work of God in our lives, but what if we focus on how God Himself rejoices in us. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/121221.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/121221.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)

Like John the Baptist, we are invited in this season to point to Jesus, making sure that the light we emit is not our own glory, but the Splendour of God. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/120521.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/120521.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)

The apocalypse is an eventuality we must prepare for, lest we be caught off guard at the coming of the Lord! Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/112821.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/112821.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)

If Jesus is King, why do we serve other masters? The line in the sand has been drawn. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/112121.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/112121.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)

As our readings turn apocalyptic, we are reminded that Christian hope is vigilance without anxiety. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/111421.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/111421.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)

The woman gave everything she had, while the scribes only gave when they could get something in return. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/110721.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/110721.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)

There is no commandment greater than this, everything else must be subordinated to it. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/103121.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/103121.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)

When Jesus heals Bartimaeus he gives him sight, but to the crowd too he offers an unexpected healing. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/102421.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/102421.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)

Should we really judge James and John too harshly? They express a bold desire to be with Jesus in glory, which is the desire we should also express. Jesus, though, makes sure they know that to reach glory with him they must first walk to path of Calvary. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/101721.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/101721.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)

The readings this week invite us to reflect on the importance of prayer as the engine that drives discipleship. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/101021.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/101021.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)

All Christian relationships are invitations to suitable companionship and a mutual sharing in the Cross, which leads to perfection in Christ. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/100321.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/100321.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)

The Spirit of God has been given to us as a gift for declaring the good news of salvation. All other created things are for our use, but we must remain indifference to them lest they become ends in themselves. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/092621.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/092621.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)

The wisdom from above is likened to child-like faith. This, however, isn't mere naiveté, but the acceptance of the Cross as the inheritance of the Children of God. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/091921.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/091921.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)

Though Peter is able to confess the identity of Jesus as the Christ by the inspiriation of the Father, he quickly falls victim to the influence of Satan by denying the Cross. There is no salvation in Jesus Christ but by His Cross. For this reason we boast with St. Paul in the Cross of Christ. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/091221.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/091221.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)

Salvation in Christ is the experience of being healed by the one who has the power to restore our health. In today's readings the message could not be simpler: Jesus is our Saviour, and he wants to make us whole again. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/090521.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/090521.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)

The law of God is perfect and exists to help us to have life. His law must be planted in us, take root, and bear good fruit. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/082921.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/082921.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)

The guys will be moving around a lot this Summer, so will take a break from their regular recording schedule. Throughout the Summer they'll post occasional check-ins, though. Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)

When Jesus ascends he does not leave us alone, rather he gives us his Spirit and accompanies us in the work of evangelization. Ultimately, preaching the Gospel is not just a human endeavor, but the continued work of God in the world. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/051621-Ascension.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/051621-Ascension.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)

Why do we have such an allergy to a command? In the end, the law of our Father is for our own good. Though we have to be told to love, the goal is to no longer need that command. Until then, at least we can be sure that it's exactly what we must do ... even if we don't feel like it. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/050921.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/050921.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)

Eventhough Saul has been converted, the disciples doubted his faith because of his reputation. How often do we place ourselves in a position of judgement over other Christians? We, in the end, are branches of the True Vine, and are not responsible for the growth of the Church ... that's God's job. Readings/Lecturas Readings in English (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/050221.cfm) Lecturas en Español (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/050221.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)