At the Lamb’s High Feast

Homily for the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord on January 11, 2026. Christ did not enter the Jordan because He needed repentance. He stepped into the water to stand with sinners, to take our place, and to transform the crossing itself. Baptism is not simply a ceremony, but a decisive passage into a new identity, one received from the Father, not claimed by the world.   Mass Readings: First Readin...

Homily for the Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord on January 4, 2026. Epiphany is not only a celebration of the light revealed to the nations; it is a moment of decision. When Christ is revealed, no one can remain neutral. As we stand in this light, will we try to control the light like Herod, or worship like the Magi?   Mass Readings: First Reading: Isaiah 60:1-6 Psalm: Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 1...

“Peace is not something we achieve by fixing ourselves; it is something we receive when we entrust ourselves to God.” Homily for the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph on December 28, 2025.   Book recommendation: Searching for and Maintaining Peace: A Small Treatise on Peace of Heart by Father Jacques Philippe. First Reading: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 Psalm: Psalm 128:1-2, 3, 4-5 Second...

Homily for the Nativity of Our Lord on December 25, 2025.   First Reading: Isaiah 52:7-10 Psalm: Psalm 98:1, 2-3, 3-4, 5-6 Second Reading: Hebrews 1:1-6 Alleluia Verse: “A holy day has dawned upon us. Come, you nations, and adore the Lord. For today a great light has come upon the earth.” Gospel: John 1:1-18 Readings Link: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122525-Day.cfm Site: https://verbumc...

Homily for the 4th Sunday of Advent on December 21, 2025.   First Reading: Isaiah 7:10-14 Psalm: Psalm 24:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 Second Reading: Romans 1:1-7 Alleluia Verse: Matthew 1:23 Gospel: Matthew 1:18-24 Readings Link: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122125.cfm Site: https://verbumcaro.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AttheLambsHighFeast

Homily for the 3rd Sunday of Advent on December 14, 2025.   First Reading: Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10 Psalm: Psalm 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10 Second Reading: James 5:7-10 Alleluia Verse: Isaiah 61:1 (cited in Lk 4:18) Gospel: Matthew 11:2-11 Readings Link: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121425.cfm Site: https://verbumcaro.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AttheLambsHighFeast

Homily for the 2nd Sunday of Advent on December 7, 2025.   First Reading: Isaiah 11:1-10 Psalm: Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17 Second Reading: Romans 15:4-9 Alleluia Verse: Luke 3:4, 6 Gospel: Matthew 3:1-12 Readings Link: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120725.cfm Site: https://verbumcaro.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AttheLambsHighFeast

Homily for the 1st Sunday of Advent on November 30, 2025.   First Reading: Isaiah 2:1-5 Psalm: Psalm 122: 1-2, 3-4, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 Second Reading: Romans 13:11-14 Alleluia Verse: Cf. Psalm 85:8 Gospel: Matthew 24:37-44 Readings Link: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/113025.cfm Site: https://verbumcaro.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AttheLambsHighFeast

Homily for the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe on November 23, 2025.   First Reading: 2 Samuel 5:1-3 Psalm: Psalm 122:1-2, 3-4, 4-5 Second Reading: Colossians 1:12-20 Alleluia Verse: Mark 11:9, 10 Gospel: Luke 23:35-43 Readings Link: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/112325.cfm Site: https://verbumcaro.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AttheLambsHighFeast

Homily for the 33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time on November 16, 2025.   First Reading: Malachi 3:19-20a Psalm: Psalm 98:5-6, 7-8, 9 Second Reading: 2 Thessalonians 3:7-12 Alleluia Verse: Luke 21:28 Gospel: John Luke 21:5-19 Readings Link: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/111625.cfm Site: https://verbumcaro.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AttheLambsHighFeast

Homily for the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome on November 9, 2025.   First Reading: Ezekiel 47:1-2, 8-9, 12 Psalm: Psalm 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9 Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:9c-11, 16-17 Alleluia Verse: 2 Chronicles 7:16 Gospel: John 2:13-22 Readings Link: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110925.cfm Site: https://verbumcaro.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AttheLam...

Homily for the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed on November 2, 2025.   First Reading: Wisdom 3:1-9 Psalm: Psalm 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 Second Reading: Romans 5:5-11 Alleluia Verse: Matthew 25:34 Gospel: John 6:37-40 Note that there are several options for the readings, and the above are only one possibility. Readings Link: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110225.cfm Site: https://verb...

Homily for the 30th Sunday of Ordinary Time on October 26, 2025.   First Reading: Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18 Psalm: Psalm 34:2-3, 17-18, 19, 23 Second Reading: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 Alleluia Verse: 2 Corinthians 5:19 Gospel: Luke 18:9-14 Readings Link: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/102625.cfm Site: https://verbumcaro.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AttheLambsHighFeast

Homily for the 29th Sunday of Ordinary Time on October 19, 2025.   First Reading: Exodus 17:8-13 Psalm: Psalm 121:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 Second Reading: 2 Timothy 3:14-4:2 Alleluia Verse: Hebrews 4:12 Gospel: Luke 18:1-8 Readings Link: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/101925.cfm Site: https://verbumcaro.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AttheLambsHighFeast

Homily for the 28th Sunday of Ordinary Time on October 12, 2025.   First Reading: 2 Kings 5:14-17 Psalm: Psalm 98:1, 2-3, 3-4 Second Reading: 2 Timothy 2:8-13 Alleluia Verse: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Gospel: Luke 17:11-19 Readings Link: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/101225.cfm Site: https://verbumcaro.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AttheLambsHighFeast

Homily for the 27th Sunday of Ordinary Time on October 5, 2025.   First Reading: Habakkuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4 Psalm: Psalm 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9 Second Reading: 2 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14 Alleluia Verse: 1 Peter 1:25 Gospel: Luke 17:5-10 Readings Link: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/100525.cfm Site: https://verbumcaro.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AttheLambsHighFeast

Homily for the 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time on September 28, 2025.   First Reading: Amos 6:1a, 4-7 Psalm: Psalm 146:7, 8-9, 9-10 Second Reading: 1 Timothy 6:11-16 Alleluia Verse: Cf. 2 Corinthians 8:9 Gospel: Luke 16:19-31 Readings Link: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092825.cfm Site: https://verbumcaro.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AttheLambsHighFeast

Homily the for the 25th Sunday of Ordinary Time on September 21, 2025.   First Reading: Amos 8:4-7 Psalm: Psalm 113:1-2, 4-6, 7-8 Second Reading: 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Alleluia Verse: Cf. 2 Corinthians 8:9 Gospel: Luke 16:1-13 Readings Link: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092125.cfm Site: https://verbumcaro.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AttheLambsHighFeast

Homily for the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross on September 14, 2025.   First Reading: Numbers 21:4b-9 Psalm: Psalm 78:1bc-2, 34-35, 36-37, 38 Second Reading: Philippians 2:6-11 Alleluia Verse: “We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you, because by your Cross you have redeemed the world.” Gospel: John 3:13-17 Readings Link: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091425.cfm Site: https://v...

Homily for the 23rd Sunday of Ordinary time on September 7, 2025.   First Reading: Wisdom 9:13-18b Psalm: Psalm 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14 and 17 Second Reading: Philemon 9-10, 12-17 Alleluia Verse: Psalm 119:135 Gospel: Luke 14:25-33 Readings Link: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090725.cfm Site: https://verbumcaro.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AttheLambsHighFeast

Homily for the 22nd Sunday of Ordinary time on August 31, 2025.   First Reading: Sirach 3:17-18, 20, 28-29 Psalm: Psalm 68:4-5, 6-7, 10-11 Second Reading: Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24a Alleluia Verse: Matthew 11:29ab Gospel: Luke 14:1, 7-14 Readings Link: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/083125.cfm Site: https://verbumcaro.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AttheLambsHighFeast