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First Sunday of Lent, Cycle B

22 Feb 2015

SUNDAY SUMMARY Genesis 9:8-15 The big covenant with Noah includes not only people, but all creation. Psalm 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 From within the covenant, the path is composed of love and truth. 1 Peter 3:18-22 Noah’s experience of rescue is a prefiguring of baptism’s power. Mark 1:12-15 Jesus prepares inwardly to announce Kingdom Coming.

Psalm 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 Genesis 9:8-15 1 Peter 3:18-22 Mark 1:12-15 First Sunday of Lent, Cycle B

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Second Sunday of Advent, Cycle B

07 Dec 2014

SUNDAY SUMMARY Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 Now comes the good news, on a road made smooth for its arrival.Psalm 85:9-10, 11-12, 13-14 Here’s a happy reunion: kindness and truth, justice and peace, all together!2 Peter 3:8-14 The promise is on its way. New heavens and a new earth are coming. Mark 1:1-8 Repentance makes the way smooth for the great arrival.

Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 Psalm 85:9-10, 11-12, 13-14 2 Peter 3:8-14 Mark 1:1-8

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Seventh Sunday of Easter, Cycle A

01 Jun 2014

SUNDAY SUMMARY Acts of the Apostles 1:12-14 After Jesus returns to his Father, his followers realize they have a lot of praying to do. Psalm 27:1, 4, 7-8 Contemplation stills and focuses the heart to discern the call of the Lord. 1 Peter 4:13-16 If we rejoice in suffering for the sake of the good, we will share Christ's victory, too. John 17:1-11a When the hour of Jesus arrives, he gives himself over to prayer for his disciples. For a link to the SOLEMNITY OF THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD, CYCLE A, please click here.

Psalm 27:1, 4, 7-8 1 Peter 4:13-16 John 17:1-11a Acts of the Apostles 1:12-14

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Sixth Sunday of Easter, Cycle A

25 May 2014

SUNDAY SUMMARY Acts of the Apostles 8:5-8, 14-17 Philip is first to do what Jesus asked: bring the good news beyond his own backyard. Psalm 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 20 The greatness of God is revealed not only to some but to all the earth. 1 Peter 3:15-18 Be ready with your testimony but offer it with velvet gentleness so that it might be heard. John 14:15-21 Jesus must depart, but he does not abandon his disciples to their own devices.

Psalm 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 20 1 Peter 3:15-18 John 14:15-21 Acts of the Apostles 8:5-8, 14-17

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Fifth Sunday of Easter, Cycle A

18 May 2014

SUNDAY SUMMARY Acts of the Apostles 6:1-7 Sometimes the table is not equally shared: Some eat their fill while others are in want. Psalm 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19 The dead will be delivered and the hungry satisfied because God is watching. 1 Peter 2:4-9 This house is alive!—made of living stones, chosen and precious. John 14:1-12 A wonderful house with room enough for everyone: one definition of heaven.

Psalm 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19 1 Peter 2:4-9 John 14:1-12 Acts of the Apostles 6:1-7

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Fourth Sunday of Easter; Good Shepherd Sunday, Cycle A

11 May 2014

SUNDAY SUMMARY Acts of the Apostles 2:14a, 36-41 Mistakes were made—but there's still time to change your heart and turn your life around. Psalm 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 You are not lost even in the darkest valley, because the Lord is your shepherd. 1 Peter 2:20b-25 All have strayed, and all have the opportunity to be guarded and guided again. John 10:1-10 Recognizing the voice of Jesus when he calls is how to grow in the way of discipleship.

Psalm 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 1 Peter 2:20b-25 John 10:1-10 Acts of the Apostles 2:14a, 36-41

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Third Sunday of Easter, Cycle A

04 May 2014

SUNDAY SUMMARY Acts of the Apostles 2:14, 22-33 Saint Peter explains to his religious confreres that Jesus is the one of whom David prophesied. Psalm 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11 God does not allow the faithful to remain forsaken in the land of the dead. 1 Peter 1:17-21 There are two kinds of valuables: the kind that perish, and the kind that last forever. Luke 24:13-35 Two discouraged disciples walk away from the community to encounter Jesus at supper.

Luke 24:13-35 Psalm 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11 1 Peter 1:17-21 Acts of the Apostles 2:14, 22-33

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Solemnity of the Second Sunday of Easter; Divine Mercy Sunday, Cycle A

27 Apr 2014

SUNDAY SUMMARY Acts of the Apostles 2:42-47 The first generation of church was so great that people gave their money away to get in. Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 Everlasting love is the cornerstone of the church. 1 Peter 1:3-9 If heaven were a bank, would you trust all your valuables there? John 20:19-31 Having friends who have seen the Lord isn't as convincing as seeing him yourself.

Acts of the Apostles 2:42-47 Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 1 Peter 1:3-9 John 20:19-31

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Homily themes

14 Apr 2013 - Third Sunday of Easter, Cycle C

If the gospel story sounds familiar, that’s because it is. It’s a lot like the episode of the miraculous catch of fish: The apostles fish all night, catch nothing, and then at Jesus’ intervention come up with a huge haul. Some bread and fish provide nourishment and also reveal Christ—which had happened before. Just as he did at Jesus’ empty tomb, the beloved disciple recognized what was going on before Peter did but deferred to him. For his part Peter reacts as impulsively as he had another time on a boat: Now, instead of trying to walk on water toward his exalted and acclaimed Lord, he dove in. The chief apostle also got to make good the denials and lack of belief in Jesus’ promises he had before: In the gospel he professes his love and in Acts he holds fast to his faith while under the persecution Jesus had predicted for him.

Authors Joel Schorn

Peter

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