Beyond the Drawn Curtains (Matthew 5:13-16)

by: Sean AlexanderPublished on: 02/02/2026

In the Beatitudes, Jesus ascends the mountain to proclaim a revolutionary vision: the poor in spirit, the meek, and the persecuted are the truly blessed ones. God's kingdom belongs to those the world overlooks—inviting us to embrace our poverty and find our riches in Him.

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Beyond the Drawn Curtains (Matthew 5:13-16)

The Blessedness of Empty Hands (Matthew 5:1-12a)

by: Sean AlexanderPublished on: 02/01/2026

In the Beatitudes, Jesus ascends the mountain to proclaim a revolutionary vision: the poor in spirit, the meek, and the persecuted are the truly blessed ones. God's kingdom belongs to those the world overlooks—inviting us to embrace our poverty and find our riches in Him.

Light and darknessRepentance (metanoia)Divine callGalileeLeaving netsImmediacyChurch unityKingdom of heavenMarginalizedEucharistic encounter
The Blessedness of Empty Hands (Matthew 5:1-12a)

Where Light Breaks Through

by: Sean AlexanderPublished on: 01/25/2026

Christ brings light to forgotten Galilee, calling ordinary fishermen immediately. This homily challenges us to leave our nets of control and division, offering our darkness to Christ in the Eucharist.

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Where Light Breaks Through

Year A: 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

by: Sean AlexanderPublished on: 01/18/2026

At Jesus' baptism, the heavens open and the Father declares, "This is my beloved Son."

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Year A: 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

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