Homily Friday, November 21 2025 33rd OT
1M 4:36-37, 52-59"For eight days they celebrated the dedication of the altar and joyfully offered burnt offerings and sacrifices of deliverance and praise."
Joy and bliss, is the feast of the Heart to hearts, of God with us, in our being.
Luke 19:45-48
The Presentation of Mary in the Temple inspires us to present ourselves to God, in order to receive from Him all that we need in the present moment.
A suggestion to achieve this: let us follow this recommendation from Pope Saint John XXIII: "Let us simplify complicated things and not complicate simple things."
Jesus repeats what is written: "My house shall be a house of prayer."
Mary is a person in prayer. Prayer is to be in the presence of God.
Lord, thank you for being with us and in all people.
May each person allow Jesus to open their heart so that His Love may pass through them and touch the hearts of others along the way.
Biblical texts: NAB-RE
Normand Thomas.