Good Guys and Bad Guys? In this beautiful homily for 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A, Father Hanly cautions us not to look at The Parable of the Weeds Among the Wheat in too simplistic a way. Readings for Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A First Reading: Wisdom 12:13, 16-19 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms…
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The Prodigal Sower
The Prodigal Sower In this beautiful homily for 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A, Father Hanly looks at parables in general and then he gives us some wonderful insights into the Parable of the Sower. Readings for Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A First Reading: Isaiah 55:10-11 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 65:10, 11, 12-13,…
Be A Giver And Not A Taker
Be A Giver And Not A Taker In this beautiful homily for 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A, Father Hanly shows us why we must learn from Jesus and become givers, not takers. Readings for Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A First Reading: Zechariah 9:9-10 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 145:1-2, 8-9, 10-11, 13-14 Second…
The Bread That Gives Life
The Bread That Gives Life In this beautiful homily for Corpus Christi, Year A, Father Hanly helps us understand the meaning and importance of the Living Bread. Readings for the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, Year A First Reading: Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14-16 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20 Second Reading: First Corinthians 10:16-17…
A God of Relationship
A God of Relationship In this beautiful homily for The Holy Trinity, Year A, Father Hanly looks more closely at the great mystery of The Holy Trinity. Readings for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, Year A First Reading: Exodus 34:4-6, 8-9 Responsorial Psalm: Daniel 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 56 Second Reading: Second Corinthians…
Sent!
Sent! In his homily for Pentecost, Year A, Father Hanly talks to the young people who are about to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation and be sent out into the world to proclaim the Good News. Readings for Pentecost, Year A First Reading: Acts 2:1-11 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34 Second Reading:…
Spread the Word!
Spread the Word! In this beautiful homily for The Ascension of the Lord, Year A, Father Hanly assures us it is natural to have doubts, but he reminds us the salvation of the world is now in our hands. Readings for the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord, Year A First Reading: Acts 1:1-11…
First Holy Communion
First Holy Communion In this beautiful homily for 6th Sunday of Easter, Year A, Father Hanly talks to the children who are about to receive their First Holy Communion. Readings for Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year A First Reading: Acts 8:5-8, 14-17 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 20 Second Reading: First Peter 3:15-18…
Going Home
In this beautiful homily for 5th Sunday of Easter, Year A, Father Hanly examines Jesus’ message to his disciples on the eve of his death.
The Good Shepherd
The Good Shepherd In this beautiful homily for 4th Sunday of Easter, Year A, Father Hanly looks at the importance of the Good Shepherd. Readings for Fourth Sunday of Easter, Year A First Reading: Acts 2:14, 36-41 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 23:1-3, 3-4, 5, 6 Second Reading: First Peter 2:20-25 Gospel: John 10:1-10 Recording Transcript We’re…