“Homily for the 18th Sunday after Pentecost” (EF) • Father Valentine Young, OFM
Sin is an offense against God. Therefore, only God can forgive sin.
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“Homily for the 17th Sunday after Pentecost” (EF) • Father Valentine Young, OFM
“I never really understand this psalm until I entered the Franciscan Novitiate in 1942…”
Homily • “25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A”
We should also examine ourselves on the subject of generosity and jealousy. When we see other people prosper in some way, receive some advantage or recognition, how do we respond?
Homily — “Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Mother” • Father Valentine Young, OFM
During World War II, Catholic churches were filled on Friday evenings for the Sorrowful Mother Novena and Benediction.
“Homily — 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A” • Father Valentine Young, OFM
“Often, the person who did us harm won’t even know that we’re still stewing over what they did to us; and if they knew, they might even be glad.”
“Homily for the 14th Sunday after Pentecost” (EF) • Father Valentine Young, OFM
“If worry did any good, I would advise you to do it—but it is wasted time and energy.”
“Homily — 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A” • Father Valentine Young, OFM
“Examining the life of Jesus, we discover that He acted differently in different circumstances.”
“Homily — 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A” • Father Valentine Young, OFM
“Catholic teaching says we should pray for people who die. If we were sure they were in heaven, that wouldn’t be necessary—so let’s be consistent in our teaching.”
“Homily for the 12th Sunday after Pentecost” (EF) • Father Valentine Young, OFM
“I considered myself privileged to be Pastor at one of the places in Houck, Arizona, where Saint Katherine Drexel built a church and grade school.”
“Homily — 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A” • Father Valentine Young, OFM
“I had a brother who was married outside the Church and had stopped going to Church for about thirty years…”
Homily: Solemnity of Saints Peter & Paul
“Recently, our present Holy Father Pope Francis said that there is more persecution of Christians going on now than ever before”