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Exultation of the Cross

  Homily Exultation of the Cross September 14, 2025   Today is the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Today, we lift our hearts in praise for that sacred instrument which, through the blood of our Savior, transformed death into life, despair into hope. As we gather here, perhaps some of us carry heavy burdens. These are sadly common occurrences; loss of a loved one, strife within our family, chronic illness, struggles with employment, uncertainty about finances. Yet, the Cross that stands before us is not as a symbol of defeat, but a beacon of hope in the resurrection. It invites us to pick up our own crosses and follow Jesus, hard as it may be, trusting that our suffering, when united with His, leads to glory, a glory we can only imagine, but trusting in Him, is promised to us.   But how do we embrace pain and suffering to glory and bliss? Fortunately, we have the Scriptures that illuminate this mystery. In the Book of Numbers, we hear of the Israelit...
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20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

  Homily 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time August 17, 2025 An arrogant lion, convinced of his position as the all-powerful ruler of the jungle, swaggered from animal to animal, snarling, "Who is the King of the Jungle?" Trembling with fear, one-by-one, the antelope, the monkey and the tiger each affirmed his title. But when he posed the question to the elephant, the elephant simply grabbed him with its trunk, tossed him around like a rag doll, and threw him into the lake. Dazed and dripping, the lion crawled out of the water, and whimpered to the elephant, "Hey! Just because you don't know the answer, you don’t have to be so mean!" What do we know about humility? The world today is all about materialism and status; humility is considered a weakness. But true humility is the quality of having a modest view of our own importance; it's not about thinking less of ourselves but rather thinking of ourselves less and focusing on what is truly important. It involves hone...
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