Prayer: Sine Qua Non

Homily for the 29th Week of Ordinary Time focusing on prayer. 

Questions for discussion

at home or work:

 How do you pray?

 What do you say when you pray?

See also http://www.stanthonyhomilies.com and http://www.saintanthonyallston.org

The Sacrament of Healing

Fr. Carr discusses the story of the Ten Lepers in light of the Divine Mercy devotion and the Sacrament of Reconciliation. 

from http://www.saintanthonyallston.org

 Discussion Questions

1. Have you ever met someone who felt they were unforgiveable?

2. The sin of pride can be block us from going to confession for more reasons than just refusing to see the need, what are some other reasons?

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Be the Loving Face of Christ

Homily for the 27th Sunday of Ordinary Time.

1. How much do we love Christ?

2. How do you pray?

Interceding for Others

Homily for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Questions for reflection: 

1. How does Moses show us we should treat those who reject our faith?

2. Do you see yourself as an intercessor?

How Much Do I Love You Lord?

Homily for the 23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time.

1. Do you take all your joys, sadness, good times and bad into your prayer?

2. Reflect on why you go (or do not go) to Mass.

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The Humbled Will Be Exalted

Homily for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time from St. Anthony Parish in Allston, MA 

Questions for discussion

at home or work:

1. Should have the US Bishops spent over $5 Million on their headquarters?

2. How do we allow God to work through us?

Photo: James Tissot Brooklyn Museum Public Domain

How Many Will Be Saved?

Homily for the 21st Sunday of Ordinary Time from http://saintanthonyallston.org/

Questions for discussion

at home or work:

1. What ways do you choose the narrow road?

2. The wide road is the worldly way. How can we point to the narrow road?

What Is Your Treasure?

Homily for the 19th Sunday of Ordinary Time from St. Anthony Allston, MA

Questions for discussion

at home or work:

1. What do you treasure most?

2. Where you can find it and what you will do to get it?

Photo: Swiss Banker [Public domain]

Seek What Is Above

Homily for the 18th Sunday of Ordinary Time

1. What aspects of our culture have changed from the time when we embraced faith as a nation?

2. What recent developments in our political life nationally concern you or comfort you?

Photo: Jorge Royan / http://www.royan.com.ar

The Urgency of Holiness

Homily for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Questions for discussion

at home or work:

1. Where do you see the “my world my way” attitude in the media?

2. How does the quest for holiness speak people today?

 Photo: Francesco Fontebasso (Italy, Venice, 1707-1769) Public Domain,