Fr. Augustine Weekly Letters and Homilies

HOMILY FOR THE 30TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR C BY REV. AUGUSTINE ADETOLA The readings for this Sunday remind us that God sees the heart. He listens to those who are humble and cry out for justice. He does not turn away from the poor or the weak. Instead, He cares for those who trust Him. In the readings, we see the difference between pride and humility. Sirach speaks of God’s justice. He reminds us that God listens to those who are humble. He does not favor the rich or p

HOMILY FOR THE TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR C/ WORLD MISSION SUNDAY BY REV, AUGUSTINE ADETOLA Today is World Mission Sunday. A day we are called to pray for all missionaries all over the world and to support the work of missions everywhere. In many developing worlds out there, Missionaries are having a lot to contend with to spread the Gospel. They work in places where water, power, and food are very difficult to get. Our prayers on a day like this help to stre

HOMILY FOR THE TWENTY-EIGHT SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR C BY REV. AUGUSTINE ADETOLA There is no better time to reflect on gratitude than this weekend as we gather as members of Saint Peter Claver Parish to celebrate our annual Fall Festival. Every year we celebrate the bazaar not only as a means of raising funds to support the parish, but as a way of coming together as a church, family and friends to give thanks to God for all he continues to do in our lives. On this Sunday

HOMILY FOR TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR C BY REV. AUGUSTINE ADETOLA The 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C reminds us to trust God, even when life feels unfair or unclear. In the first reading, Habakkuk cries out over the violence he sees, but God tells him to wait for His plan. He wonders why God does not do anything in the face of violence and injustice. God responds to Habakkuk with a message of hope. It may take time, but it will surely happen. This remin