Homilies

20 Apr

Death Has No Sting

by N W Apr 20, 2025 0

The Resurrection of the Lord April 20, 2025 — Year C Readings: Ac 10:34a, 37-43 / Ps 118 / Col 3:1-4 / Jn 20:1-9 by Rev. Jay Biber, Guest Celebrant In Lexington where I live, we have a little bit of a reading group, and what we landed on at […]

13 Apr

Obedient, Redemptive Love

by N W Apr 13, 2025 0

Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion April 13, 2025—Year C Readings: Lk 19:28-40 / Is 50:4-7 / Ps 22 / Phil 2:6-11 / Lk 22:14–23:56 by Rev. Nixon Negparanon, Pastor Today we stand at the threshold of the most sacred week of the liturgical year. Palm Sunday, also known as […]

6 Apr

Nunc Coepi: Now I Begin!

by N W Apr 6, 2025 0

Fifth Sunday of Lent April 6, 2025 — Year C by Rev. Mr. Mark De La Hunt, Permanent Deacon Readings: Is 43:16-21 / Ps 126 / Phil 3:8-14 / John 8:1-11 Today we begin the 5th week of Lent and next week is Holy Week. It kicks off with Palm […]

30 Mar

Forgiven, Healed, and Restored

by N W Mar 30, 2025 0

Fourth Sunday of Lent March 30, 2025 — Year C Readings: Josh 5:9a, 10-12 / Ps 34 / 2 Cor 5:17-21 / Lk:1-3, 11-32 by Rev. Nixon Negparanon, Pastor The fourth Sunday of Lent, often called Laetare Sunday, is a day of joyful anticipation as we draw closer to Easter. […]

23 Mar

Satisfying Our Spiritual Thirst

by N W Mar 23, 2025 0

Third Sunday of Lent March 23, 2025 — Year C (Year A readings) Readings: Ex 17:3-7 / Ps 95 / Rom 5:1-2, 5-8 / Jn 4:5-42 by Rev. Nixon Negparanon, Pastor As we continue our journey through Lent, today’s readings invite us to reflect on our spiritual thirst, a longing […]

16 Mar

Let the Light Shine Through

by N W Mar 16, 2025 0

Second Sunday of Lent March 16, 2025 — Year C Readings: Gn 15:5-12, 17-18 / Ps 27 / Phil 3:17-4:1 / Lk 9:28b-36 by Rev. Nixon Negparanon, Pastor On this second Sunday of Lent, the Church invites us to journey to the mountaintop with Jesus, Peter, James, and John. The […]

9 Mar

Conquering Temptation

by N W Mar 9, 2025 0

Fifth Sunday of Lent March 9, 2025 — Year C Readings: Deut 26:4-10 / Ps 91 / Rom 10:8-13 / Lk 4:1-13 by Rev. Nixon Negparanon, Pastor As we begin the sacred season of Lent, the Church invites us to reflect on Jesus’ forty days in the wilderness, where He […]

2 Mar

Becoming Like God

by N W Mar 2, 2025 0

Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time March 2, 2025 — Year C Readings: Sir 27:4-7 / Ps 92 / 1 Cor 15:54-58 / Lk 6:39-45 by Rev. Mr. Mark De La Hunt, Permanent Deacon Jesus said, “When fully trained, every disciple will be like his teacher.” (Lk 6:40) Our teacher is […]

23 Feb

The Call to Love and Mercy

by N W Feb 23, 2025 0

Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time February 23, 2025 — Year C Readings: 1 Sm 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23 / Ps 103 / 1 Cor 15:45-49 / Lk 6:27-38 by Rev. Nixon Negparanon, Pastor Today’s readings present us with a powerful and challenging message about mercy, love, and the nature of […]

16 Feb

Trust in the Lord

by N W Feb 16, 2025 0

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 16, 2025 — Year C Readings: Jer 17:5-8 / Ps 1 / 1 Cor 15:12, 16-20 / Lk 6:17, 20-26 by Rev. Nixon Negparanon, Pastor As we reflect on today’s readings, we see a striking contrast between those who trust in themselves and those […]

9 Feb

God Qualifies the Called

by N W Feb 9, 2025 0

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 9, 2025 — Year C Readings: Is 6:1-2a, 3-8 / Ps 138 / 1 Cor 15:1-11 / Lk 5:1-11 by Rev. Nixon Negparanon, Pastor Have you ever felt unworthy of a task? Too weak, too sinful to be used by God? Today’s readings tell […]

2 Feb

The Gift of Piety

by N W Feb 2, 2025 0

Feast of the Presentation of the Lord February 2, 2025 — Year C Readings: Mal 3:1-4 / Ps 24 / Heb 2:14-18 / Lk 2:22-40 by Rev. Mr. Mark De La Hunt, Permanent Deacon Today the Holy Mother Church turns our focus to Mary and Joseph presenting Baby Jesus to […]

26 Jan

Live God’s Word

by N W Jan 26, 2025 0

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 26, 2025 — Year C Readings: Neh 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10 / Ps 19 / 1 Cor 12:12-30 / Lk 1:1-4, 4:14-21 by Rev. Nixon Negparanon, Pastor Today’s readings beautifully converge on the theme of God’s Word as the source of life, joy, and unity. […]

19 Jan

The Abundance of God’s Love

by N W Jan 19, 2025 0

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time January 19, 2025 — Year C Readings: Is 62:1-5 / Ps 96 / 1 Cor 12:4-11 / Jn 2:1-11 by Rev. Nixon Negparanon, Pastor Today’s readings beautifully converge to reveal the abundance of God’s love and grace in our lives. At the center of this […]

12 Jan

We Are Beloved Children

by N W Jan 12, 2025 0

The Baptism of the Lord January 12, 2025 — Year C Readings: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 / Ps 29 / Acts 10:34-38 / Lk 3:15-16, 21-22 by Rev. Nixon Negparanon, Pastor The Baptism of the Lord is a profound moment in the life of Christ and the Church. Today we celebrate […]

5 Jan

Let Us Be Like the Magi

by N W Jan 5, 2025 0

The Epiphany of the Lord January 5, 2025 — Year C Readings: Is 60:1-6 / Ps 72 / Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6 / Mt 2:1-12 by Rev. Nixon Negparanon, Pastor Today we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany, a significant moment in the liturgical calendar, when we reflect on how Jesus […]

29 Dec

Family Life

by N W Dec 29, 2024 0

Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph December 29, 2024 — Year C Readings: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 / Ps 128 / Col 3:12-21 / Lk 2:41-52 by Rev. Nixon Negparanon, Pastor Today is the last Sunday of the calendar year, and it is a wonderful time to […]

25 Dec

The Spirit of Christmas

by N W Dec 25, 2024 0

The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) December 25, 2024 — Year C Readings: Is 9:1-6 / Ps 96 / Ti 2:11-14 / Lk 2:1-14 by Rev. Nixon Negparanon, Pastor Many of us may be familiar with the song, “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day.” It starts with, I heard […]

15 Dec

Rejoice in God’s Presence and Promise

by N W Dec 15, 2024 0

Third Sunday of Advent December 15, 2024 — Year C Readings: Zep 3:14-18a / Is 12 / Phil 4:4-7 / Lk 3:10-18 by Rev. Nixon Negparanon, Pastor Today, on the Third Sunday of Advent, we celebrate Gaudete Sunday, a day of joy and rejoicing as Christmas draws near. The rose-colored […]

8 Dec

Live With Gratitude and Confidence

by N W Dec 8, 2024 0

Second Sunday of Advent December 8, 2024 — Year C Readings: Bar 5:1-9 / Ps 126 / Phil 1:4-6, 8-11 / Lk 3:1-6 by Rev. Nixon Negparanon, Pastor Today we light the second candle on the Advent wreath, known as the “Bethlehem candle.” It symbolizes peace, preparation, and faith. The […]

1 Dec

Active Preparation

by N W Dec 1, 2024 0

First Sunday of Advent December 1, 2024 — Year C Readings: Jer 33:14-16 / Ps 25 / 1 Thes 3:12–4:2 / Lk 21:25-28, 34-36 by Rev. Nixon Negparanon, Pastor Today is the first Sunday of Advent. Advent marks the beginning of a new liturgical calendar, a new beginning for us […]

24 Nov

Thy Kingdom Come

by N W Nov 24, 2024 0

The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe November 24, 2024 — Year B Readings: Dn 7:13-14 / Ps 93 / Rv 1:5-8 / Jn 18:33b-37 by Rev. Mr. Mark De La Hunt, Permanent Deacon Today we celebrate the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of […]

17 Nov

Live With Readiness

by N W Nov 17, 2024 0

Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time November 17, 2024 — Year B Readings: Dn 12:1-3 / Ps 16 / Heb 10:11-14, 18 / Mk 13:24-32 by Rev. Nixon Negparanon, Pastor Today’s readings are filled with powerful imagery and words about the End. We hear a familiar message running deep in today’s […]

10 Nov

Giving From the Heart

by N W Nov 10, 2024 0

Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time November 10, 2024 — Year B Readings: 1 Kgs 17:10-16 / Ps 146 / Heb 9:24-28 / Mk 12:38-44 by Rev. Nixon Negparanon, Pastor Our readings today call every one of us to think about and reflect on genuine generosity, trust, and humility. The Church […]

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