Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church: Catholic Sunday Homilies

Our King on the Cross (Lk 23:35-43) (34 OT)

Jesus does not look like a King on the cross. However he has triumphed over sin and death. We can join our sufferings to Christ, and triumph also with Him. 

Is the End of the World Something to Fear, or Welcome? (Lk 21:5-19) (33 OT)

Many Christian teachings are hard to understand. They are revealed by God, and we can spend a lifetime probing their richness and significance. One of these teachings that is hard to understand is the promised coming of Christ at the end of time, to establish the fullness of the Kingdom. This seems like a science fiction story to modern ears, and something that is fearful. But in reality it is a profound Mercy of God, and something that is meant to strengthen us to persevere filled with Hope, Peace, and Love. Knowing that the victory of Christ over sin and death has already occurred, and will be finally established at the end, helps us to work for that coming with a healthy detachment, knowing the fight is not ours but God's, it is made present by our witness to it. 

Homilia del Domingo XXXIII (Lk 21:5-19) (33 OT)

Homilia del padre Carlos.

Can One Prove the Resurrection of the Dead? (Lk 20:27-38) (32 OT)

Jesus has a debate with the Sadducees about the resurrection of the dead? Who wins? Can we prove the things of God by such debates? How do we really find out, and what difference does it make? (Note: The Sadducees don't believe in the Resurrection, therefore.... they are Sad-You-See?

Domingo XXXII (Lk 20:27-38) (32 OT)

Homilia del Padre Carlos.

Come Down Zacchaeus; to Encounter Jesus (Lk 19:1-10) (31 OT)

God created the entire Universe; how Magnificent it is, how powerful God is! But his greatest wonder is that he shows us Mercy, we who have sinned. God loves all that comes into being otherwise it would not exist. God loves us where ever we are, but he Loves us too much to leave us there. He wants us to be transformed into holiness. 

Homilia Domingo XXXI (Lk 19:1-10) (31 OT)

Homilia del padre Carlos.

Honesty and Humility in Prayer Helps on to be Transformed into Christlikeness (Lk 18:9-14) (30 OT)

Sometimes we pray asking God for things for ourselves and others. Prayer is also meant to transform us into holiness, it sanctifies us, and makes us more Christlike. This homily suggests four ways of praying, all requiring self honesty (usually painful), to surrender to the Transforming Power of God. 

Domingo XXX Homilia (Lk 18:9-14) (30 OT)

Homilia del padre Carlos.

Keep Praying Even When God Seems to Not Answer (Lk 18:1-8) (29 OT)

Sometimes God's greatest gifts are unanswered prayers. With a little help from Garth Brooks ("Unanswered Prayers"), Fr. Paul tries to explain Jesus's encouragement in today's Gospel passage, to continue to pray even when it seems like our Prayers are not answered. Praying for "Thy Kingdom Come..." is one of our most important tasks Jesus asks us to do. We the Church, unite throughout the world to raise this prayer 24/7.