HOMILY FOR THE THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Prepared & delivered by Rm. Lambert A. Lein, SVD at the ICC Mass held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton Catholic Church, Plano, Texas. Reference: Matthew 25:14-30 (Parable of the Talents) When I read this Gospel story for the first time, my initial reaction was: why was not […]
By Romo Redempt Jawa, CSsR WHERE TO BEGIN? It is in our profession of faith (Creed). Centered in Christ (Kitab Suci). God’s Will to be (with us) in human form. WHO IS MARY? A young Jewish woman of Nazareth, Galilee. A virgin betrothed to Joseph. She confidently hopes for salvation. Prepared by holy women: Eve, […]
By Romo Redempt Jawa, CSsR WHAT IS THE EUCHARIST? The Eucharist: from the Last Supper The Eucharist is an action of thanksgiving to God The Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life. It is the culmination of God’s action and worship. Unite with the heavenly liturgy and anticipate eternal life. The Eucharist […]
By Romo Redempt Jawa, CSsR Reference: Matthew 22:15-21 Bapa/Ibu/Saudara/saudari dan adik-adiku yang terkasih dalam Kristus, Bacaan Injil hari ini memperlihatkan kepada kita bahwa orang Farisi tidak menyerah untuk mencobai Yesus dan terus mencari-cari kesalahan Yesus. Orang Farisi mengutus murid-murid mereka dan mengajak orang-orang Herodian bersama mereka untuk menjerat Yesus dengan pertanyaan ‘bolehkah membayar pajak kepada kaisar […]
By Ally Rusli – October 9, 2023 This past summer, I embarked on an unforgettable two-week pilgrimage to Lisbon, Portugal for World Youth Day with just a duffel bag and a backpack. Led by the Brothers and Sisters of the Community of Saint John (CSJ), a group of us from Seton Hall University and other surrounding […]