Friday, March 6
Genesis 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28
Joseph, son of Jacob, was beloved by his father. And this made his brothers jealous.
It would have been better for them to seek to enter the joy of God's Love that flows from His Heart to the hearts of humanity.
Matthew 21:33-43, 45-46
“This is the heir. Come, let us kill him.”
Jesus speaks directly of the conspiracy against him, from the leaders of the Temple. When one person, just one person, decides to remove someone, it is no longer possible to stop the slander.
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Normand Thomas
Weekly homilies
Re: Weekly homilies
Saturday, March 7
Micah 7:14-15, 18-20
“Shepherd your people with your staff.”
It is joy in every heart to have God as shepherd.
Luke 15:1-3, 11-32
The story of the prodigal son reminds us that the Father welcomes every person of humanity. He loves every person.
He loves us.
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Normand Thomas.
Micah 7:14-15, 18-20
“Shepherd your people with your staff.”
It is joy in every heart to have God as shepherd.
Luke 15:1-3, 11-32
The story of the prodigal son reminds us that the Father welcomes every person of humanity. He loves every person.
He loves us.
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Normand Thomas.
Re: Weekly homilies
Sunday, March 8
Exodus 17:3-7
“There was no water for the people to drink, 2 and so they quarreled with Moses.”
It’s easy to grumble instead of turning to the Lord as Moses did. We often rely on leaders, but when each person takes responsibility, things improve quickly.
Romans 5:1-2, 5-8
“The love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the holy Spirit that has been given to us.”
I welcome God’s love into my heart. Let us welcome God’s love into our hearts.
John 4:5-42
The Samaritan woman said to Jesus, “How can you, a Jew, ask me, a Samaritan woman, for a drink?”
This is a very simple way to start a conversation. And Jesus leads the Samaritan woman to the source of his Heart… filled with Love, 100%.
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Normand Thomas.
Exodus 17:3-7
“There was no water for the people to drink, 2 and so they quarreled with Moses.”
It’s easy to grumble instead of turning to the Lord as Moses did. We often rely on leaders, but when each person takes responsibility, things improve quickly.
Romans 5:1-2, 5-8
“The love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the holy Spirit that has been given to us.”
I welcome God’s love into my heart. Let us welcome God’s love into our hearts.
John 4:5-42
The Samaritan woman said to Jesus, “How can you, a Jew, ask me, a Samaritan woman, for a drink?”
This is a very simple way to start a conversation. And Jesus leads the Samaritan woman to the source of his Heart… filled with Love, 100%.
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Normand Thomas.
Re: Weekly homilies
Monday, March 9
2 Kings 5:1-15a
Naaman wanted to be cured of leprosy. King Aram sent him to see Elisha. Elisha did not go out and instead sent a messenger to tell him, “Go and bathe in the Jordan seven times, and your flesh will be restored and you will be cleansed.” But Naaman became angry. His servants said to him, “Father, if the prophet had commanded you to do something difficult, would you not have done it?”
We don't realize it, but we also seek what is difficult. Yet God is simple, and his love is within us.
Luke 4:24-30
Jesus is sent to bring the Good News to everyone. God loves us; his love is peace and joy.
When we welcome God’s love, life is good; when we turn away from it, that is called evil.
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Normand Thomas.
2 Kings 5:1-15a
Naaman wanted to be cured of leprosy. King Aram sent him to see Elisha. Elisha did not go out and instead sent a messenger to tell him, “Go and bathe in the Jordan seven times, and your flesh will be restored and you will be cleansed.” But Naaman became angry. His servants said to him, “Father, if the prophet had commanded you to do something difficult, would you not have done it?”
We don't realize it, but we also seek what is difficult. Yet God is simple, and his love is within us.
Luke 4:24-30
Jesus is sent to bring the Good News to everyone. God loves us; his love is peace and joy.
When we welcome God’s love, life is good; when we turn away from it, that is called evil.
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Normand Thomas.
Re: Weekly homilies
Tuesday, March 10
Daniel 3:25, 34-43
"With contrite heart and humble spirit let us be received."
Thank you for receiving us, Lord, even when we are at peace and joyful.
Matthew 18:21-35
To harm someone is also to harm ourselves.
Let us draw near to God, let us allow Him to love us.
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Normand Thomas.
Daniel 3:25, 34-43
"With contrite heart and humble spirit let us be received."
Thank you for receiving us, Lord, even when we are at peace and joyful.
Matthew 18:21-35
To harm someone is also to harm ourselves.
Let us draw near to God, let us allow Him to love us.
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Normand Thomas.
Re: Weekly homilies
Wednesday, March 11
Deuteronomy 4:1, 5-9
"Hear the statutes and ordinances I am teaching you to observe."
All the rules and laws in the Bible are based on a single principle: to turn away from evil and allow God to love us by remaining with Him.
Matthew 5:17-19 (this is the same answer as the previous one)
"Whoever obeys and teaches these commandments will be called greatest in the kingdom of heaven."
All the rules and laws in the Bible are based on a single principle: to turn away from evil and allow God to love us by remaining with Him.
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Normand Thomas.
Deuteronomy 4:1, 5-9
"Hear the statutes and ordinances I am teaching you to observe."
All the rules and laws in the Bible are based on a single principle: to turn away from evil and allow God to love us by remaining with Him.
Matthew 5:17-19 (this is the same answer as the previous one)
"Whoever obeys and teaches these commandments will be called greatest in the kingdom of heaven."
All the rules and laws in the Bible are based on a single principle: to turn away from evil and allow God to love us by remaining with Him.
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Normand Thomas.
Re: Weekly homilies
Thursday, March 12
Jeremiah 7:23-28
“This is the nation which does not listen to the voice of the Lord, its God.”
In the Bible, there is always the duality between the love of God, listening to Him, and the distance from God’s love… not listening to Him.
Luke 11:14-23
“Whoever is not with me is against me.”
Whoever is not with Jesus hurts themselves and others.
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Normand Thomas.
Jeremiah 7:23-28
“This is the nation which does not listen to the voice of the Lord, its God.”
In the Bible, there is always the duality between the love of God, listening to Him, and the distance from God’s love… not listening to Him.
Luke 11:14-23
“Whoever is not with me is against me.”
Whoever is not with Jesus hurts themselves and others.
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Normand Thomas.
Re: Weekly homilies
Friday, March 13
Hosea 14:2-10
“We will never again say, ‘Our god,’ to the work of our hands.’”
This is logical; we do not worship a representation, but what it represents, that is, God, when it is God. We do not worship an image of our parents, but God who, through his love, entered the hearts of our parents and who experienced it with us.
Mark 12:28b-34
“The Lord our God is Lord alone! You shall love the Lord your God.”
To love God, let us learn to let ourselves be loved by him, let us remain with him.
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Normand Thomas.
Hosea 14:2-10
“We will never again say, ‘Our god,’ to the work of our hands.’”
This is logical; we do not worship a representation, but what it represents, that is, God, when it is God. We do not worship an image of our parents, but God who, through his love, entered the hearts of our parents and who experienced it with us.
Mark 12:28b-34
“The Lord our God is Lord alone! You shall love the Lord your God.”
To love God, let us learn to let ourselves be loved by him, let us remain with him.
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Normand Thomas.
Re: Weekly homilies
Sunday, March 15
1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a
The anointing with oil represents God's grace in David's being.
David must constantly remain in the Lord's presence so that God's grace may be perceived by others.
Ephesians 5:8-14
"You are light in the Lord. Live as children of light."
This connects to the reality of grace in every person, as in David. Let us become beings of peace and joy.
John 9:1-41
"The blind man went, washed and came back able to see."
This is what happens when we listen to the wisdom of Christ. Everything becomes clear and simple.
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Normand Thomas.
1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a
The anointing with oil represents God's grace in David's being.
David must constantly remain in the Lord's presence so that God's grace may be perceived by others.
Ephesians 5:8-14
"You are light in the Lord. Live as children of light."
This connects to the reality of grace in every person, as in David. Let us become beings of peace and joy.
John 9:1-41
"The blind man went, washed and came back able to see."
This is what happens when we listen to the wisdom of Christ. Everything becomes clear and simple.
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Normand Thomas.
Re: Weekly homilies
Monday, March 16
Isaiah 65:17-21
“No longer shall the sound of weeping be heard there, or the sound of crying.”
When we live in the present moment, when we welcome God’s love, life, joy, and peace, we are more joyful. To be with God in this moment is already to live with him.
John 4:43-54
Jesus reveals that life continues in the child. He performs this sign in preparation for his resurrection, and a sign that life continues.
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Normand Thomas.
Isaiah 65:17-21
“No longer shall the sound of weeping be heard there, or the sound of crying.”
When we live in the present moment, when we welcome God’s love, life, joy, and peace, we are more joyful. To be with God in this moment is already to live with him.
John 4:43-54
Jesus reveals that life continues in the child. He performs this sign in preparation for his resurrection, and a sign that life continues.
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Normand Thomas.
Re: Weekly homilies
Tuesday, March 17
Ezekiel 47:1-9, 12
“Along each bank of the river every kind of fruit tree will grow.”
Despite our limitations in allowing God’s grace to flow freely, together we allow joy and peace to flow from heart to heart.
John 5:1-16
Let us place our trust in the Lord. God’s love is the first healing.
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Normand Thomas.
Ezekiel 47:1-9, 12
“Along each bank of the river every kind of fruit tree will grow.”
Despite our limitations in allowing God’s grace to flow freely, together we allow joy and peace to flow from heart to heart.
John 5:1-16
Let us place our trust in the Lord. God’s love is the first healing.
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Normand Thomas.
Re: Weekly homilies
Wednesday, March 18
Isaiah 49:8-15
“I form you and set you as a covenant for the people, to restore the land.”
Lord, thank you for walking with us, and we want to receive your wisdom to guide your people well.
John 5:17-30
“The Father gives life.”
God is life within us. This life is love, peace, and joy.
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Normand Thomas.
Isaiah 49:8-15
“I form you and set you as a covenant for the people, to restore the land.”
Lord, thank you for walking with us, and we want to receive your wisdom to guide your people well.
John 5:17-30
“The Father gives life.”
God is life within us. This life is love, peace, and joy.
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Normand Thomas.
Re: Weekly homilies
Thursday, March 19 Luke 2:41 or Matthew 1:16 Romans 4:13 2 Samuel 7:4
2 Samuel 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16
God said to David, “I will raise up your offspring after you, sprung from your loins, and I will establish his kingdom.”
This is a prefiguration of the coming Messiah, God with us, Emmanuel.
Romans 4:13, 16-18, 22
Grace is God’s inheritance for us.
Matthew 1:16, 18-21, 24a
“Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in her. She will bear a son and you are to name him Jesus.”
When the work is God’s, he clearly informs the one (Joseph) who will be with him (the Lord) in the mission (of the Lord).
Luke 2:41-51a
“Why were you looking for me?”
For parents, it’s normal to look for their child. But Jesus is already beginning to point toward heaven.
The reality of God is that it’s not necessary to look for him, since he is with us.”
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Normand Thomas.
2 Samuel 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16
God said to David, “I will raise up your offspring after you, sprung from your loins, and I will establish his kingdom.”
This is a prefiguration of the coming Messiah, God with us, Emmanuel.
Romans 4:13, 16-18, 22
Grace is God’s inheritance for us.
Matthew 1:16, 18-21, 24a
“Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in her. She will bear a son and you are to name him Jesus.”
When the work is God’s, he clearly informs the one (Joseph) who will be with him (the Lord) in the mission (of the Lord).
Luke 2:41-51a
“Why were you looking for me?”
For parents, it’s normal to look for their child. But Jesus is already beginning to point toward heaven.
The reality of God is that it’s not necessary to look for him, since he is with us.”
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Normand Thomas.
Re: Weekly homilies
Saturday, March 21
Jeremiah 11:18-20
Jeremiah speaks with the Lord: “At that time you showed me their doings.”
People who prey on others often do so openly. Jeremiah realizes he is caught in their trap.
John 7:40-43
“The Messiah will not come from Galilee, will he? Does not scripture say that the Messiah will be of David’s family and come from Bethlehem, the village where David lived?”
This demonstrates how a small detail can lead uninformed people to turn away from Jesus.
By focusing too much on details, people drift away from God’s love.
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Normand Thomas.
Jeremiah 11:18-20
Jeremiah speaks with the Lord: “At that time you showed me their doings.”
People who prey on others often do so openly. Jeremiah realizes he is caught in their trap.
John 7:40-43
“The Messiah will not come from Galilee, will he? Does not scripture say that the Messiah will be of David’s family and come from Bethlehem, the village where David lived?”
This demonstrates how a small detail can lead uninformed people to turn away from Jesus.
By focusing too much on details, people drift away from God’s love.
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Normand Thomas.
Re: Weekly homilies
Sunday, March 22
Ezekiel 37:12-14
This is what the Lord God says: “I am going to open your graves; I will make you come up out of your graves, my people.”
This is a clear endpoint of resurrection to Eternal Life. It happened on the day of Christ’s resurrection.
“The tombs were opened, and the bodies of many saints who had fallen asleep were raised. And coming forth from their tombs after his resurrection, they entered the holy city and appeared to many.” Matthew 27:52-53
Romans 8:8-11
“The Spirit of the one who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, the one who raised Christ from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies also, through his Spirit that dwells in you.”
The Holy Spirit dwells within us. How can we perceive him within us? Through the joy of the child within us.
John 11:1-45
Martha said, “I know that Lazarus will rise, in the resurrection on the last day.”
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life.”
It is Martha who speaks of the future, “on the last day.”
Here is what Jesus says: “I am the resurrection and the life.” Jesus replaces Martha’s statement into the present tense. Jesus is already, in the present, the resurrection and the life.
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Normand Thomas.
Ezekiel 37:12-14
This is what the Lord God says: “I am going to open your graves; I will make you come up out of your graves, my people.”
This is a clear endpoint of resurrection to Eternal Life. It happened on the day of Christ’s resurrection.
“The tombs were opened, and the bodies of many saints who had fallen asleep were raised. And coming forth from their tombs after his resurrection, they entered the holy city and appeared to many.” Matthew 27:52-53
Romans 8:8-11
“The Spirit of the one who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, the one who raised Christ from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies also, through his Spirit that dwells in you.”
The Holy Spirit dwells within us. How can we perceive him within us? Through the joy of the child within us.
John 11:1-45
Martha said, “I know that Lazarus will rise, in the resurrection on the last day.”
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life.”
It is Martha who speaks of the future, “on the last day.”
Here is what Jesus says: “I am the resurrection and the life.” Jesus replaces Martha’s statement into the present tense. Jesus is already, in the present, the resurrection and the life.
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Normand Thomas.
Re: Weekly homilies
Monday, March 23
Daniel 13:41c-62
What is remarkable about Susanna is that she turned to the Lord.
John 8:1-11
Often, people who do evil want to condemn others to ease their conscience. This is what is happening here, with the sinful men.
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Normand Thomas.
Daniel 13:41c-62
What is remarkable about Susanna is that she turned to the Lord.
John 8:1-11
Often, people who do evil want to condemn others to ease their conscience. This is what is happening here, with the sinful men.
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Normand Thomas.
Re: Weekly homilies
Tuesday, March 24
Numbers 21:4-9
“We have sinned in complaining against the Lord.”
To grumble against God is to distance ourselves from God, and this leads to evil. Let us allow God to walk with us, and joy will be revealed more fully.
John 8:21-30
Jesus said, “You will look for me, but you will die in your sin.”
To distance oneself from God, is a sin. Sin, just like seeking (looking for), is a separation from God.
Let us allow God’s grace within us to heal and purify us.
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Normand Thomas.
Numbers 21:4-9
“We have sinned in complaining against the Lord.”
To grumble against God is to distance ourselves from God, and this leads to evil. Let us allow God to walk with us, and joy will be revealed more fully.
John 8:21-30
Jesus said, “You will look for me, but you will die in your sin.”
To distance oneself from God, is a sin. Sin, just like seeking (looking for), is a separation from God.
Let us allow God’s grace within us to heal and purify us.
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Normand Thomas.
Re: Weekly homilies
Wednesday, March 25
Isaiah 7:10-14; 8:10
Asking for signs is seeking God.
Let us observe the joy of the child within us, and we will discover more about God.
Hebrews 10:4-10
The presence of God in our lives keeps us from sin. Glory to God, Alleluia!
Luke 1:26-38
Mary says yes and receives the presence of the child Jesus within her. Mary's joy is filled by the presence of the joy of the Child Jesus within her.
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Normand Thomas.
Isaiah 7:10-14; 8:10
Asking for signs is seeking God.
Let us observe the joy of the child within us, and we will discover more about God.
Hebrews 10:4-10
The presence of God in our lives keeps us from sin. Glory to God, Alleluia!
Luke 1:26-38
Mary says yes and receives the presence of the child Jesus within her. Mary's joy is filled by the presence of the joy of the Child Jesus within her.
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Normand Thomas.
Re: Weekly homilies
Thursday, March 26
Genesis 17:3-9
God said to Abram, “Between you and me I will establish my covenant.”
God makes a covenant with every person. And he sends us out on the road to share his peace.
John 8:51-59
Jesus said, “Before Abraham came to be, I AM.”
“I AM” is very clear. God is present and always with us in the present. No one can fully grasp the present. Let us welcome God’s grace in the present moment.
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Normand Thomas.
Genesis 17:3-9
God said to Abram, “Between you and me I will establish my covenant.”
God makes a covenant with every person. And he sends us out on the road to share his peace.
John 8:51-59
Jesus said, “Before Abraham came to be, I AM.”
“I AM” is very clear. God is present and always with us in the present. No one can fully grasp the present. Let us welcome God’s grace in the present moment.
Biblical texts: NAB-RE
Normand Thomas.
Re: Weekly homilies
Friday, March 27
Jeremiah 20:10-13
Listening and talking with someone is easier than persecuting them.
Jeremiah has good intentions, but some people don't know how to listen to him, and they want to kill him.
John 10:31-42
Some people want to stone Jesus.
Learning to discover the beauty of God in people's hearts helps us avoid judging too quickly.
Jeremiah 20:10-13
Listening and talking with someone is easier than persecuting them.
Jeremiah has good intentions, but some people don't know how to listen to him, and they want to kill him.
John 10:31-42
Some people want to stone Jesus.
Learning to discover the beauty of God in people's hearts helps us avoid judging too quickly.