Every Sunday, we publish a wonderful new talk. This week’s talk follows.
Favourites
We have lots of great talks.
A selection of favourites follows.
The Ascension of the Lord
In his homily for The Ascension of the Lord, Year B, Father Hanly reminds us that now we are Jesus’s hands, and we are his feet, and we are his voice when we go out into the world. Readings First Reading: Acts 1:1-11 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9 Second Reading: Ephesians 1:17-23 Gospel: Mark…
God Needs Us
God needs us. In his homily for 5th Sunday of Easter, Year B, Father Hanly shows us that Jesus himself reveals the great mystery: if indeed we are in need of God, God also is in need of us. Readings First Reading: Acts 9:26-31 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 22:26-27, 28, 30, 31-32 Second Reading: First John 3:18-24…
Good Shepherd
In his homily for 4th Sunday of Easter, Year B, for Good Shepherd Sunday, Father Hanly says God Himself will be the Shepherd of our flock and we are members of that flock and everybody in this world has a right to call themselves one with the flock of God. Readings First Reading: Acts 4:8-12…
Forgive Each Other
In his homily for 3rd Sunday of Easter, Year B, Father Hanly tells us the only thing that we must do is forgive each other — which is the hardest thing in the world. Readings First Reading: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 4:2, 4, 7-8, 9 Second Reading: First John 2:1-5 Gospel: Luke 24:35-48…
God’s Peace Be With You
God’s peace be with you. In his homily for 2nd Sunday of Easter, Year B, Father Hanly shows us life is worth living, with all its difficulties, with all its pain, because Jesus is there and what he gives us is peace. Readings First Reading: Acts 4:32-35 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 Second Reading: First John…
We Are All Heirs of Heaven
We are all heirs of heaven. In his homily for Easter Sunday, Year B, Father Hanly tries to help us understand that every person that you meet is a child of God, an heir of heaven and valuable beyond your understanding. Readings First Reading: Acts 10:34, 37-43 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23 Second Reading:…
Where is God?
Where is God? In his homily for The Resurrection of the Lord, at the Easter Vigil in the Holy Night of Easter, Year B, Father Hanly shows us how God does not separate us into good guys and bad guys, but reaches down to each and every one of us, to heal us and save…
Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion
In his homily for Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion, Year B, Father Hanly wants us to understand Jesus’ great gift to us and how God is saying, “You are worthy of my Son’s sacrifice, my Son’s death.” Readings First Reading: Isaiah 52:13–53:12 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25 Second Reading: Hebrews 4:14-16;…
Why Did Jesus Wash His Disciples’ Feet?
Why did Jesus wash his disciples’ feet? In his homily for the Mass of the Lord’s Supper, Year B, Father Hanly shows us how, by kneeling to wash the feet of his disciples, Jesus is saying, “I want you to know how important you are, how good you are, how you gleam with the wonder of…
