# homilies (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 8 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover homilies. Page: Feed: --- ## [Who do you say I am? A Guided Contemplative Reflection for those who have felt wounded by Christians and Church or felt excluded in some form.](https://postsecularcontemplative.substack.com/p/who-do-you-say-i-am-a-guided-contemplative) _2026-08-20 · Ian J Mobsby · Contemplative Christian in a PostSecular Culture of Collapse_ A Guided Contemplative Reflection drawing on the words of Jesus in Matthew 16: 13-20 by Ian J Mobsby ## [Recollected, to be Close to the Heart of Jesus](https://www.dominusest.ph/post/recollected-to-be-close-to-the-heart-of-jesus) _2026-08-19 · Dominus Est · Dominus Est PH_ For me, it's wonderful and a great source of joy in my heart to be with all of you this morning here at Saint Ezekiel Moreno Novitiate for the Feast of your beloved patron Saint Ezekiel Moreno. ## [Who do you say I am? A Contemplative Reflection on Matthew 16:13-20, the Lectionary Gospel for the 13th Sunday after Pentecost, 12th after Trinity and Proper 21.](https://postsecularcontemplative.substack.com/p/who-do-you-say-i-am-a-contemplative) _2026-08-19 · Ian J Mobsby · Contemplative Christian in a PostSecular Culture of Collapse_ A Contemplative Reflection by Ian J Mobsby ## [The Zen of Venns](https://greydanus.substack.com/p/the-zen-of-venns) _2026-08-18 · SDG · SDG’s Dailies & Sundays_ \[Venn diagrams are funny! Or at least they CAN be funny. Venn diagrams and humor OVERLAP. \] ## [A Mercy Wider than Our Borders](https://postsecularcontemplative.substack.com/p/a-mercy-wider-than-our-borders) _2026-08-16 · Ian J Mobsby · Contemplative Christian in a PostSecular Culture of Collapse_ A Homily I gave today at Christ's Church Anglican Cathedral Hamilton Ontario. ## [Mercy unbounded](https://scottdodge.blogspot.com/2026/08/mercy-unbounded.html) _2026-08-16 · Deacon Scott · Καθολικός διάκονος_ Readings: Isaiah 56:1.6-7; Psalm 67:2-3.5-6.8; Romans 11:13-15.29-32; Matthew 15:21-28 An important aspect of today's Gospel that is often overlooked is that it is a Gentile, a Canaanite women no less, who recognizes Jesus for who he is: the "Lord, Son of David!" This is a messianic greeting. We can be quite certain that in the context of this passage, her greeting is not lost on the Lord. He… ## [Being vulnerable](https://scottdodge.blogspot.com/2026/08/being-vulnerable.html) _2026-08-16 · Deacon Scott · Καθολικός διάκονος_ Once again this week I teetered on not posting. Maybe it's late summer malaise. If so, it is exacerbated by coming to grips with so many things that are happening. I've been thinking a lot lately about vulnerability. Like a lot words, "vulnerability" has taken onboard a lot of added meaning. We talk about the need to protect vulnerable people, as we should. "Vulnerable" in that sense seems a… ## [Children vs. dogs? Or universal brotherhood?](https://greydanus.substack.com/p/children-vs-dogs-or-universal-brotherhood) _2026-08-16 · SDG · SDG’s Dailies & Sundays_ \[Homily for the 20th Sunday of Ordinary Time – Year A, 2026\] ## [With One Heart: The Augustinian Family Journeys Toward AYE27 in South Korea](https://www.dominusest.ph/post/with-one-heart-the-augustinian-family-journeys-toward-aye27-in-south-korea) _2026-08-16 · Dominus Est · Dominus Est PH_ Every August, the Augustinian Family is invited to pause and remember the life, witness, and spirituality of its spiritual father, Saint Augustine of Hippo. ## [No Easy Answers](https://homilies.substack.com/p/no-easy-answers) _2026-08-16 · James Henley · James Henley - Sermons and Homilies_ Homily for the Eleventh Sunday after Trinity ## [Stream Torrents & IPTV Instantly (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/OprJyh2df12j) _2026-08-16 · **Sponsored**_ Search magnet links and stream movies, music, books, and live TV in-browser ## [Faith that Perseveres](https://www.dominusest.ph/post/faith-that-perseveres) _2026-08-16 · Dominus Est · Dominus Est PH_ Today, let us focus on the Canaanite woman in the Gospel. ## [Reclaiming the Permanent & Distinctive Diaconate of Pre-Christendom for our Post-Christendom reality - A Missional imperative.](https://postsecularcontemplative.substack.com/p/reclaiming-the-permanent-and-distinctive) _2026-08-14 · Ian J Mobsby · Contemplative Christian in a PostSecular Culture of Collapse_ A personal reflection from a Diocesan Missioner working in the Anglican Church of Canada. ## [Love Beyond Boundaries, A Guided Comtemplative Practice focusing on Jesus' encounter with the Canaanite Woman in Matt 15.](https://postsecularcontemplative.substack.com/p/love-beyond-boundaries-a-guided-comtemplative) _2026-08-13 · Ian J Mobsby · Contemplative Christian in a PostSecular Culture of Collapse_ A Creative Contemplative Practice by Ian J Mobsby ## [It’s a solar eclipse, Charlie Brown](https://greydanus.substack.com/p/the-solar-eclipse-of-peanuts) _2026-08-12 · SDG · SDG’s Dailies & Sundays_ \[When Charles Schulz spent a week of ‘Peanuts’ on a notable solar eclipse … plus: ‘Peanuts’ meta-humor!\] ## [God's Missional Love Beyond Our Boundaries, A Contemplative Reflection on the Lectionary Text of Mt 15:(10-20), 21-28 for the 12th Sunday After Pentecost, 11th After Trinity and Proper 20](https://postsecularcontemplative.substack.com/p/gods-missional-love-beyond-our-boundaries) _2026-08-12 · Ian J Mobsby · Contemplative Christian in a PostSecular Culture of Collapse_ An Alternative Reflection on a Difficult Text by Ian J Mobsby ## [August 2026 eclipse: The Moon, math, and the last total eclipse](https://greydanus.substack.com/p/august-2026-eclipse-the-moon-math) _2026-08-10 · SDG · SDG’s Dailies & Sundays_ \[fun facts about total eclipses, the size of the Moon, gravity, the future of the solar system, and more!\] ## [Year A Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://scottdodge.blogspot.com/2026/08/year-nineteenth-sunday-in-ordinary-time.html) _2026-08-09 · Deacon Scott · Καθολικός διάκονος_ Readings: 1 Kings 19:9a.11-13a; Psalm 85:9-14; Romans 9:1-5; Matthew 14:22-33 Last week’s Gospel found Jesus trying to get away to spend time in prayer. His plan was altered when, upon his arrival on the far shore, he encountered a vast crowd. Being “moved with pity for them,” the Lord cured the sick among them. After this, he performed a miracle by feeding thousands. 1 Remember that what prompted… ## [Do Not Be Afraid](https://www.dominusest.ph/post/do-not-be-afraid) _2026-08-09 · Dominus Est · Dominus Est PH_ I grew up in the islands so my childhood memories were always connected with boat rides and, of course, the river and the sea. In one way or another, I know of the feeling that when you are in the middle of the sea, experiencing big waves and strong winds, it is really scary. ## [Interior renewal, being grounded in Reality](https://scottdodge.blogspot.com/2026/08/interior-renewal-being-grounded-in.html) _2026-08-07 · Deacon Scott · Καθολικός διάκονος_ It was touch-and-go as to whether I was going to post a traditio this week. Needless to say, it's been a fairly draining time. The good thing about this show is that it need not go on. There are desolations aplenty. In his goodness, God also provides consolations. Among the consolations over these past several days have been continuing to read Jane Foulcher's Life Here Together: The Prophetic Gift… ## [Beyond An Obsession with Outreach: Why the Renewal of the Church Requires Contextual Mission](https://postsecularcontemplative.substack.com/p/beyond-an-obsession-with-outreach) _2026-08-07 · Ian J Mobsby · Contemplative Christian in a PostSecular Culture of Collapse_ A heart felt missional reflection from a practitioner ## [Install Manifest V3 Extension (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/AkjjmHy9mGCt) _2026-08-07 · **Sponsored**_ Get this Manifest V3 extension from the official TronBrowser Store listing. ## [Archbishop Lori Homily: Feast of the Transfiguration](https://www.archbalt.org/archbishop-lori-homily-feast-of-the-transfiguration/) _2026-08-06 · Archbishop William E. Lori · Archdiocese of Baltimore_ Yes, it is good to succeed in our chosen fields. To find happiness in our vocations and daily work. To leave the world a better place than we found it. But unless we are leading a transfigured life capable of amazing the world, unless we are manifesting the glory of God in Christ Jesus, we are not aiming high enough! The post Archbishop Lori Homily: Feast of the Transfiguration appeared first on… ## [Archbishop Lori: Supreme Chaplain’s Final Remarks](https://www.archbalt.org/archbishop-lori-supreme-chaplains-final-remarks/) _2026-08-06 · Archbishop William E. Lori · Archdiocese of Baltimore_ The renewal of society begins, not with structures, but with saints. We can renew society by answering the call to holiness, and at the heart of our holiness is the One in whom we are one. The post Archbishop Lori: Supreme Chaplain’s Final Remarks appeared first on Archdiocese of Baltimore . ## [Statement on Kenneth Goedeke](https://www.archbalt.org/statement-on-kenneth-goedeke/) _2026-08-06 · Archdiocese of Baltimore · Archdiocese of Baltimore_ The Archdiocese of Baltimore is committed to protecting children and helping to heal victims of abuse. We urge anyone who has any knowledge of any child sexual abuse to contact law enforcement, and if clergy or other church personnel is suspected of committing the abuse, we ask that you also call the Archdiocese’s Office of Child and Youth Protection The post Statement on Kenneth Goedeke appeared… ## [Being female in public: What men should know](https://greydanus.substack.com/p/being-female-in-public-what-men-should) _2026-08-06 · SDG · SDG’s Dailies & Sundays_ \[street harassment, vulnerability, fragility, and Catholic teaching\] ## [New Chapter: The Elevation of the Diocese of Calapan](https://www.dominusest.ph/post/new-chapter-the-elevation-of-the-diocese-of-calapan) _2026-08-06 · Dominus Est · Dominus Est PH_ Set on August 8, 2026, Oriental Mindoro will be formally elevated as Diocese of Calapan with a Pontifical Mass of Canonical Erection and Installation of the First Bishop, Most Reverend Moises Cuevas, D.D. to be presided by His Excellency Archbishop Charles John Brown, DD, Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines. ## [Guided Contemplative Practice: I Am, Do not be Afraid, inspired by Matthew 14:22-33.](https://postsecularcontemplative.substack.com/p/guided-contemplative-practice-i-am) _2026-08-06 · Ian J Mobsby · Contemplative Christian in a PostSecular Culture of Collapse_ A contemplative Prayer Practice created by Ian J Mobsby ## [A Table With Room for Everyone: The Bravery of the Canaanite Woman Overcoming Prejudice](https://postsecularcontemplative.substack.com/p/a-table-with-room-for-everyone-the) _2026-08-05 · Ian J Mobsby · Contemplative Christian in a PostSecular Culture of Collapse_ A Homily I gave today in deep respect for the Canaanite nameless woman ## [In the Storm Yahweh (I Am): A Contemplative Reflection on the Gospel Lectionary text of Matthew 14:22-33 for the 11th Sunday after Pentecost 10th after Trinity and Proper 19.](https://postsecularcontemplative.substack.com/p/in-the-storm-yahweh-i-am-a-contemplative) _2026-08-05 · Ian J Mobsby · Contemplative Christian in a PostSecular Culture of Collapse_ A personal reflection by Ian J Mobsby ## [July 2026 monthly digest](https://greydanus.substack.com/p/july-2026-monthly-digest) _2026-08-03 · SDG · SDG’s Dailies & Sundays_ \[No Krakens, but a kitten! Plus: Wait, Substackers can color text now?!\] ## [Archbishop Lori Homily: Knights of Columbus in Denver](https://www.archbalt.org/archbishop-lori-homily-knights-of-columbus-in-denver/) _2026-08-03 · Archbishop William E. Lori · Archdiocese of Baltimore_ Whether or not you are part of the Knights of Columbus, let Bl. Michael inspire you to share Christ’s love generously, and spur you on to help others, especially those in need, to reclaim their dignity as brothers and sisters of Christ and as the adopted children of God the Father. The post Archbishop Lori Homily: Knights of Columbus in Denver appeared first on Archdiocese of Baltimore . ## [Play Both Sides Of The Lie (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/rsFQPhCb8KdK) _2026-08-03 · **Sponsored**_ Two operatives, one manufactured war — uncover the Complete Truth after both campaigns. ## [Archbishop Lori Homily: Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola](https://www.archbalt.org/archbishop-lori-homily-feast-of-st-ignatius-of-loyola/) _2026-08-03 · Archbishop William E. Lori · Archdiocese of Baltimore_ If we are an open book before the Lord, we will relate to others and exercise our responsibilities with greater freedom and authenticity. The post Archbishop Lori Homily: Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola appeared first on Archdiocese of Baltimore . ## [“Confidite, Ego Vici Mundum”: WYD Seoul 2027 Theme Song Released](https://www.dominusest.ph/post/wyd-seoul-2027-theme-song-released) _2026-08-03 · Dominus Est · Dominus Est PH_ The journey toward World Youth Day (WYD) Seoul 2027 continues as the official theme song of the world’s biggest international Catholic youth gathering was released today, August 3, 2026. ## [Tragedy challenges God's love](https://scottdodge.blogspot.com/2026/08/tragedy-challenges-gods-love.html) _2026-08-02 · Deacon Scott · Καθολικός διάκονος_ No sooner did I finish my reflection on this week's second reading from Romans chapter 8 about the all-encompassing nature of God's love yesterday than I received some very shocking news. Some long-time friends of ours, while in Idaho for a family reunion, were shot. One was wounded and the other friend killed. I have to be honest and admit that the reality of this senseless tragedy has not really… ## [Civitas Dei (Little City of God)](https://www.dominusest.ph/post/civitas-dei-little-city-of-god) _2026-08-02 · Dominus Est · Dominus Est PH_ August 1, 2026, became a historic day for the Order of Discalced Augustinians (OAD), St. Nicholas of Tolentino Community in Pampanga as on this day, the blessing of the lot of the future Civitas Dei in Porac, Pampanga, and the turnover of the deed of donation from the Dizon Family to the Order of Discalced Augustinians (OAD) took place. ## ["Kapag Lumago, Hindi na Hihinto"](https://www.dominusest.ph/post/kapag-lumago-hindi-na-hihinto) _2026-08-02 · Dominus Est · Dominus Est PH_ Today, as we celebrate Alex Eala’s win at the Mubadala DC Open, I am reminded of her motto printed on her visor at Wimbledon: “Kapag lumago, hindi na hihinto” (Once it grows, it becomes unstoppable). ## [The scandal of God's love](https://scottdodge.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-scandal-of-gods-love.html) _2026-08-01 · Deacon Scott · Καθολικός διάκονος_ Romans 8:35.37-39 Once again, I am reflecting on our reading from Romans. These inspired passages are vital for Christian faith. The beauty of reading Saint Paul is that he is no mere theoretician. He writes from experience. Hence, his short exposition on the heighth, width, and depth, that is, the infinitude (meaning "unbounded," infinity has to do with space and eternity with time) of God's love… ## ["Rend the veil and we shall sail"](https://scottdodge.blogspot.com/2026/07/rend-veil-and-we-shall-sail.html) _2026-07-31 · Deacon Scott · Καθολικός διάκονος_ As I slowly and by God's grace begin to emerge from my doldrums, hoping and praying for a better second half of 2026, today's traditio is an easy one. It's one that's more in tune with the spirit of the Καθολικός διάκονος Friday traditio . The last several have not only been discernibly out of tune, but only striking a single note. These last several posts I have felt much more myself. It helps… ## [Gratitude, Grey Havens update, and a statement of intent](https://greydanus.substack.com/p/gratitude-grey-havens-update-and) _2026-07-31 · SDG · SDG’s Dailies & Sundays_ \[note to readers about Dailies & Sundays’s past, present, and future\] ## [Pope Leo XIV on the diaconate](https://scottdodge.blogspot.com/2026/07/pope-leo-xiv-on-diaconate-as-permanent.html) _2026-07-30 · Deacon Scott · Καθολικός διάκονος_ I recently finished Elise Ann Allen's Pope Leo XIV: A Biography . Back in May, I pretty much read the entire book with the exception of Allen's interview with the Holy Father, which she conducted last summer. Allen's is a very good biography that gives the reader a good sense of who Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, is. I recommend it. In her interview, she asked a couple of questions about the… ## [Schrödinger’s Mitch?](https://greydanus.substack.com/p/schrodingers-mitch) _2026-07-28 · SDG · SDG’s Dailies & Sundays_ \[Can McConnell be alive and dead at the same time? In Trump’s America, perhaps.\] ## [From your doorbell to your home network](https://adepts.of0x.cc/Eufy-DoorBell-hacking/) _2026-07-28 · Adepts of 0xCC · Adepts of 0xCC_ Dear Fellowlship, I am delighted to inform you that the owls have found the time to get back to hacking in their spare time. After this two-year hiatus, we are pleased to preach a new homily from this humble digital pulpit of ours. Please, take a seat and listen to the story. ## [God loves you and calls you according to his purposes](https://scottdodge.blogspot.com/2026/07/god-loves-you-and-calls-you-according.html) _2026-07-26 · Deacon Scott · Καθολικός διάκονος_ Romans 8:28-30 Once again, this week, I want to focus on the so-called "epistle reading." And, once again, I do so for two reasons. First, this Gospel reading requires more work than I want to do. Second, being likely the most important book of the New Testament, apart from the Gospels, Saint Paul's Letter to the Romans is worthy of our attention. What follows is clearly not a homily or even a… ## [Literally selling our belongings for the kingdom](https://greydanus.substack.com/p/literally-selling-our-belongings) _2026-07-26 · SDG · SDG’s Dailies & Sundays_ \[Homily for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year A, 2026\] ## [Wanting what God wants](https://homilies.substack.com/p/wanting-what-god-wants) _2026-07-26 · James Henley · James Henley - Sermons and Homilies_ Homily for the Eighth Sunday after Trinity ## [Sangkay, Sangga, and Akay (Someone Who Walks, Stays, and Stands by You)](https://www.dominusest.ph/post/sangkay-sangga-and-akay-someone-who-walks-stays-and-stands-by-you) _2026-07-26 · Dominus Est · Dominus Est PH_ Homily of H.E., Rufino “Jun” C. Sescon, Jr., D.D., Bishop of Balanga Day 3 Mass, Philippine Conference on New Evangelization – for Youth July 26, 2026 | PCNE 2026: Sangkay Day 3 Your Eminence, Luis Antonio G. Cardinal Tagle, the “father” of PCNE, Bishop Gerardo A. Alminaza, Father Jason H. Laguerta, and my dear brother priests, reverend deacons, reverend sisters, brothers and sisters in the Lord:… ## [‘The Odyssey’ and the consequences of war](https://greydanus.substack.com/p/the-odyssey-and-the-consequences) _2026-07-25 · SDG · SDG’s Dailies & Sundays_ Christopher Nolan draws on surprising sources—including the Gospels—in his blockbuster adaptation of Homer’s epic. ## [The Real Treasure](https://www.dominusest.ph/post/the-real-treasure) _2026-07-25 · Dominus Est · Dominus Est PH_ As your Apostolic Nuncio, that is, as a representative of Pope Leo XIV here in the Philippines, it gives me a lot of joy and happiness to be with you this evening, to celebrate this Holy Mass at the conclusion or the culmination of your days of enrichment and evangelization here together. ## ["Use it any way you will"](https://scottdodge.blogspot.com/2026/07/use-it-any-way-you-will.html) _2026-07-24 · Deacon Scott · Καθολικός διάκονος_ My longtime leitmotif of the Καθολικός διάκονος Friday traditio is the fleeting nature of time. "Now" is just the intersection of the past and the future. Because now is super-fleeting, I am never at ease with the lazy exhortation to "live in the now." Even living in the moment is problematic for me as a "life hack." You really have no choice but to live in the moment. My life unfolds moment to… ## [Archbishop Lori Homily: Catholic Biblical Association Meeting](https://www.archbalt.org/archbishop-lori-homily-catholic-biblical-association-meeting/) _2026-07-20 · Archbishop William E. Lori · Archdiocese of Baltimore_ You and I both experience the need for a place of solitude, a place of quiet, apart from the world’s sound and fury, apart even from the dusty roads of mission, ministry, and the academy. It is there, alone with the Lord, that we can give voice to our questions, wrestle with our doubts, probe the Word of God more deeply, and in his grace, draw our conclusions. The post Archbishop Lori Homily:… ## [Freedom from Failure](https://homilies.substack.com/p/freedom-from-failure) _2026-07-05 · James Henley · James Henley - Sermons and Homilies_ Homily for the Fifth Sunday after Trinity