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Fr. Rob Howe's homilies from the weekend liturgies at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.
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September 24, 2023 - 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Life's not fair. We've all said it. We've all heard it. Fr. Rob reflects on this and the Gospel.
Gospel: Mt 20:1-16a
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Sep 18, 2023
September 17, 2023 - 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
We need each other. Fr. Rob reflects on this and the Gospel reading.
Gospel: Mt 18:21-35
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Sep 11, 2023
September 10, 2023 - 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Where is the love? That's the question Fr. Rob poses in today's homily.
Gospel: Mt 18:15-20
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Sep 5, 2023
September 3, 2023 - 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
In today's Gospel, we hear Peter give a wrong answer. Fr. Rob tells us a story about a time he felt the same way as Peter.
Gospel: Mt 16:21-27
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Aug 28, 2023
August 27, 2023 - 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
Who do you say that I am? This is the question that Jesus poses to his disciples in the Gospel. It's a question that is still being asked of us today. Who is Jesus to you? Fr. Rob offers some background information on the setting of the Gospel to help us understand how profound this question was and still is today.
Gospel: Mt 16:13-20
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Aug 21, 2023
August 20, 2023 - 20th Sunday in Ordinary TIme
If Jesus was to come back right now, Fr. Rob argues that he would be a dog lover. Listen in to find out why!
Gospel: Mt 15:21-28
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Aug 16, 2023
August 15, 2023 - Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Having a strong faith doesn't just happen. It requires a firm foundation and strong building blocks. Fr. Rob reflects on this and how Mary's strong foundation of faith led to our ability to know Jesus.
Gospel: LK 1:39-56
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Aug 14, 2023
August 13, 2023 - 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Did you know that dogs are more likely to run toward you when they're scared? Fr. Rob reflects on this and how it is similar to our faith journeys.
Gospel: Mt 14:22-33
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Aug 7, 2023
August 6, 2023 - The Transfiguration of the Lord
Fr. Rob explains that sometimes we focus on the wrong things, much like Peter, James, and John in today's Gospel. When we focus on God even our most difficult times don't seem as overwhelming.
Gospel: Mt 17:1-9
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Jul 31, 2023
July 30, 2023 - 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
How do you pray? Fr. Rob thinks he's been praying wrong all along after reflecting on the first reading.
First Reading: 1 Kgs 3:5, 7-12
Gospel: Mt 13:44-52
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Jul 24, 2023
July 23, 2023 - Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Fr. Rob tells us about his beer brewing experience, and what happens when you add too much yeast and how it is like the Kingdom of God.
Gospel: Mt 13:24-43
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Jul 17, 2023
July 16, 2023 - 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sometimes the truth behind advice or the parables isn't always evident. Fr. Rob breaks open the parable of the sower, and why we shouldn't always be quick to dismiss unsolicited advice.
Gospel:Mt 13:1-23
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Jul 10, 2023
July 9, 2023 - 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
What does it mean to be weary? How does faith help with it? Fr. Rob breaks open the Gospel to give us some insights.
Gospel: Mt 11:25-30
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Jul 3, 2023
July 2, 2023 - 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time
What is the litmus test for being a follower of Jesus? Fr. Rob offers a suggestion based on this weekend's Gospel reading.
Gospel: Mt 10:37-42
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Jun 26, 2023
June 25, 2023 - 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time
It's okay to admit we're afraid or that we are anxious. We can take refuge in knowing that God sees the big picture of our lives, and invites us to look at it too.
Gospel: Mt 10:26-33
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Jun 19, 2023
June 18, 2023 - Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
We are still called to live out the great commission - to share the Good News with everyone we meet.
Gospel: Matthew 9:36—10:8
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Jun 12, 2023
June 11, 2023 - Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ
It's our parish feast day! Today, Fr. Rob reminds us all what it means to be Blessed Sacrament, to be the Body of Christ.
Gospel: Jn 6:51-58
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Jun 5, 2023
June 4, 2023 - Most Holy Trinity
What is the Trinity? Well, that's a mystery, but what we know for sure is the Love that comes from the Trinity permeates our lives.
Gospel: Jn 3:16-18
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May 30, 2023
May 28, 2023 - Pentecost Sunday
The Holy Spirit binds us together as the Body of Christ. We help each other to walk The Way of Jesus and into the Kingdom of God.
Fr. Rob reflects on this and shares a story about a Detroit Tiger's game.
Gospel:Jn 20:19-23
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May 22, 2023
May 21, 2023 - Ascension of the Lord
Fr. Rob learned a thing or two from his father. Jesus taught us a thing or two or three or a lot about the Father.
Gospel: Mt 28:16-20
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May 15, 2023
May 14, 2023 - Sixth Sunday of Easter
Fr. Rob reflects on what it means for Jesus to remain with us.
Gospel: Jn 14:15-21
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May 8, 2023
May 7, 2023 - Fifth Sunday of Easter
Another guest presider! This time Fr. Pat O'Connor encourages us to follow the way. Disclaimer - he did not steal his One Way sign prop.
Gospel: Jn 14:1-12
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May 1, 2023
April 30, 2023 - Fourth Sunday of Easter
Fr. Rob might not be familiar with sheep and shepherds, but he knows what it takes to raise and train a dog.
Gospel: Jn 10:1-10
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Apr 24, 2023
April 23, 2023 - Third Sunday of Lent
In this week's Gospel, Jesus appears to the disciples on the road to Emmaus. Fr. Jack Johnson was our guest presider this weekend and he offers a few thoughts as to what we can learn from this story.
Gospel: Lk 24:13-35
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Apr 17, 2023
April 16 2023 - Second Sunday of Easter
Those moments of doubt when it comes to faith... they aren't something to be ashamed of, but rather something that is meant to strengthen your relationship with God.
Gospel: Jn 20:19-31
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