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Feb 12 – Homily – Fr Jacinto: Universal Call to Holiness

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February 12, 2017

Feb 12 – Homily – Fr Jacinto: Universal Call to Holiness

In the Gospel reading, we find Jesus perfecting the Old Law in the Sermon on the Mount. He makes it obvious that the purpose of the law is not external observance, but…

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Feb 18 – Homily – Fr Jacinto: Listen to Him

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February 18, 2017

Feb 18 – Homily – Fr Jacinto: Listen to Him

At the Transfiguration and the Baptism of Jesus, the voice of God the Father is heard saying "This is my Beloved Son, listen to Him." In Jesus, God has said everything, nothing…

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Feb 19 – Homily – Fr Jacinto: Conquer Evil with Good

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February 19, 2017

Feb 19 – Homily – Fr Jacinto: Conquer Evil with Good

The Gospel reading today presents Jesus' teachings on loving one's enemies. This is not natural, but supernatural; not human, but divine. As such, it is the sign of the true Christian, one who…

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Mar 04 – Homily – Fr Jacinto: Not the Healthy but the Sick

Fr. Jacinto Griswold, CT Homily

March 4, 2017

Mar 04 – Homily – Fr Jacinto: Not the Healthy but the Sick

Jesus came not to heal the healthy, but to sick; not to call the righteous, but sinners. These consoling words from today's Gospel reading apply to us who are deathly sick and…

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Mar 12 – Homily – Fr Jacinto: Journey From Tabor to Calvary

Fr. Jacinto Griswold, CT Homily

March 12, 2017

Mar 12 – Homily – Fr Jacinto: Journey From Tabor to Calvary

The Second Sunday of Lent is called Transfiguration Sunday because the Gospel reading is the account of this mystery. But why have this at beginning of Lent? It is a great source…

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Mar 18 – Homily – Fr Jacinto: Receive and Share His Mercy

Fr. Jacinto Griswold, CT Homily

March 18, 2017

Mar 18 – Homily – Fr Jacinto: Receive and Share His Mercy

God's infinite mercy is something we all need and is evident all throughout the scriptures. The prodigal son parable in particular clears away all doubts as to who might benefit from Gods…

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Mar 19 – Homily – Fr Jacinto: Living Thirsts

Fr. Jacinto Griswold, CT Homily

March 19, 2017

Mar 19 – Homily – Fr Jacinto: Living Thirsts

On the Third Sunday of Lent, the readings focus on water and thirst on human and spiritual levels. These readings are directed towards those preparing for baptism, and invite us to renew…

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Apr 02 – Homily – Fr Jacinto: We are Lazarus

Fr. Jacinto Griswold, CT Homily

April 2, 2017

Apr 02 – Homily – Fr Jacinto: We are Lazarus

On the fifth Sunday of Lent, it is customary in many places to veil the sacred images in order to focus all our attention on Jesus and His upcoming death and resurrection.…

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Apr 08 – Homily – Fr Jacinto: A Sign of Contradiction

Fr. Jacinto Griswold, CT Homily

April 8, 2017

Apr 08 – Homily – Fr Jacinto: A Sign of Contradiction

Simeon prophesied that Jesus would be a sign of contradiction, and we see that in today's Gospel. The raising of Lazarus lead some to believe in Him, but others to harden their…

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Apr 09 – Homily – Fr Jacinto: Holy Week Homework

Fr. Jacinto Griswold, CT Homily

April 9, 2017

Apr 09 – Homily – Fr Jacinto: Holy Week Homework

This week we remember the week that was the culmination of human history, and changed the world forever. Through the liturgy, we are brought into contact with these events and enabled to…

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Apr 22 – Homily – Fr Jacinto: Impossible!

Fr. Jacinto Griswold, CT Homily

April 22, 2017

Apr 22 – Homily – Fr Jacinto: Impossible!

In today's Gospel, Jesus rebukes the disciples for their slowness to believe. But their doubt and weakness is our certainty and strength. For the proofs Jesus offered the disciples ground our faith…

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Apr 23 – Homily – Fr Jacinto: To Live Divine Mercy, FINCH and ABC

Fr. Jacinto Griswold, CT Homily

April 23, 2017

Apr 23 – Homily – Fr Jacinto: To Live Divine Mercy, FINCH and ABC

In the Gospel reading, we see two appearances of Jesus to the disciples, first without Thomas, who doubted when he was told that Jesus was risen, and then while Thomas was there,…

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Apr 29 – Homily – Fr Jacinto: “It is I. Do not be afraid.”

Fr. Jacinto Griswold, CT Homily

April 29, 2017

Apr 29 – Homily – Fr Jacinto: “It is I. Do not be afraid.”

When the apostles were in danger on the sea and afraid, Jesus came to them walking on water, saying "It is I. Do not be afraid." The boat here represents the Church...…

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Apr 30 – Homily – Fr Jacinto: Meet the Lord in the Mass

Fr. Jacinto Griswold, CT Homily

April 30, 2017

Apr 30 – Homily – Fr Jacinto: Meet the Lord in the Mass

The two disciples had lost hope after the Lord's passion which seemed to be the end of the story. However, after their encounter with the Lord in the Scriptures and the Sacrament,…

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May 06 – Homily – Fr Jacinto: Who Can Accept This Saying?

Fr. Jacinto Griswold, CT Homily

May 6, 2017

May 06 – Homily – Fr Jacinto: Who Can Accept This Saying?

"This saying is hard; who can accept it?" This was the response of many of Jesus' disciples to the teaching of the Blessed Eucharist. Many of Our Lord's sayings are challenging, but…

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