Years back I read that after he was tapped to co-host the “Today Show” on NBC, TOM BROKAW took the occasion of a free afternoon to go shopping. As he meandered through the aisles of Bloomingdale’s, he was feeling quite content with himself. He felt that he had finally reached the pinnacle of his career […]
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Homily for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2019
A man walked into a bar and saw an old friend nursing a drink and looking despondent! “You look terrible,” he said. “Well, I am,” replied the friend. “My mother died in April – and left me $50,000. Then in May, my father died. And he left me $100,000. “Gee that’s tough, losing both parents […]
Continue ReadingHomily for the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2019
The story is told of a BLIND, POOR and CHILDLESS OLD MAN who came to the “Wailing Wall,” in Jerusalem, each day, to talk to God and ask that his fortunes be reversed. One day, he heard the voice of God say: “I’ll answer your prayers. I’ll give you ONE THING. What do you WANT […]
Continue ReadingHomily for the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2019
A battleship was out at sea participating in naval maneuvers, when an Ensign raced to the bridge, waving a piece of paper. “Captain,” he said breathlessly, “there’s a message for you from the Admiral!” “Well, read it!” growled the Captain. Reluctantly, the Ensign began to read: “Of all the blundering, bone-headed nincompoops in this world, […]
Continue ReadingHomily for the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2019
A young mother was having one of the worst days of her life. Her husband lost his job; the water heater exploded; the postman brought a stack of bills she couldn’t pay; her hair was a mess; and she felt fat and ugly. She was almost at the “breaking point” as she lifted her little […]
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