St. Mary's Parish, South Dartmouth, MA

09/13/2026

Forgive

Today's Readings Peter asks Jesus how often he must forgive someone who sins against him. Seven times? Jesus responds, “Not seven times but seventy-seven times.” In other words, forgiveness has no limit. That can be a difficult teaching, especially when someone has deeply hurt us. Forgiveness doesn’t mean pretending the wound wasn’t real or saying that what happened was okay. It means refusing to allow that wound to determine how we see another person—or how we live....

Today’s Readings Peter asks Jesus how often he must forgive someone who sins against him. Seven times? Jesus responds, “Not seven times but seventy-seven times.” In other words, forgiveness h…

09/06/2026

Forgiveness

Today's Readings Over the last few weeks, we have been reflecting on our relationship with Jesus and how that relationship should transform us. Today, St. Paul reminds us what that transformation looks like: “Owe nothing to anyone, except to love one another.” Love is at the heart of our faith because, as St. John tells us, “God is love.” But love is not always easy....

Today’s Readings Over the last few weeks, we have been reflecting on our relationship with Jesus and how that relationship should transform us. Today, St. Paul reminds us what that transforma…

09/01/2026

Recognizing Jesus in Our Midst

Today's Readings I had a philosophy professor in college who began each class with a short quiz. One day he asked us what was inscribed above the courthouse in downtown Worcester. The answer: “Obedience to law is justice.” Only one student knew it—an international student. His point was simple: we can easily take for granted what is right in front of us, becoming oblivious to things we should treasure....

Today’s Readings I had a philosophy professor in college who began each class with a short quiz. One day he asked us what was inscribed above the courthouse in downtown Worcester. The answer:…

08/31/2026

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Homily given August 30, 2026 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

08/30/2026

Homily for August 30, 2026 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

08/30/2026

Learning to Follow

Today's Readings Last week, Peter boldly professed that Jesus is “the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Today, however, Peter struggles when Jesus reveals that the road ahead includes suffering and the Cross. Peter believes in Jesus and loves Him. But he still has to learn what faith really means. And so do we. We can easily say, “Lord, I trust You,” while still wanting life to unfold according to our plans....

Today’s Readings Last week, Peter boldly professed that Jesus is “the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Today, however, Peter struggles when Jesus reveals that the road ahead includes suffe…

08/24/2026

Come and See

Today's Readings Philip’s invitation to Nathanael in today’s Gospel is beautifully simple: “Come and see.” The Christian life begins with an encounter. The Lord desires more than our knowledge about Him or our obedience to His teachings. He desires that we know Him, love Him, and live in relationship with Him. As that relationship deepens and our love and trust grow, something happens: we naturally want others to know Jesus too....

Today’s Readings Philip’s invitation to Nathanael in today’s Gospel is beautifully simple: “Come and see.” The Christian life begins with an encounter. The Lord desires more than our knowledg…

08/24/2026

Who do you say that I am?

08/23/2026

Who Do You Say that I Am?

Today's Readings There are many questions Jesus asks in the Gospels, but perhaps none is more important than this one: “Who do you say that I am?” It is possible to know the right answer—to profess that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God—and still keep Him at a distance. But Christianity is not simply knowing about Jesus. It is knowing Him....

Today’s Readings There are many questions Jesus asks in the Gospels, but perhaps none is more important than this one: “Who do you say that I am?” It is possible to know the right answer—to p…

08/18/2026

God is God, and I am Not

Today's Readings God Is God, and I Am Not The reading from Ezekiel presents an almost humorous situation. The prince of Tyre thinks himself a god. Yet the Lord reminds him rather pointedly: you are a man, not a god. We may not claim to be gods, but we can sometimes live as though we are. Human beings accomplish remarkable things....

Today’s Readings God Is God, and I Am Not The reading from Ezekiel presents an almost humorous situation. The prince of Tyre thinks himself a god. Yet the Lord reminds him rather pointedly:&n…