Browsing the July 2023 archive of Fr. Arturo Homilies

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time - July 30, 2023

Posted by Carol Johnson on 7/31/23

The most famous example of King Solomon’s wisdom is the solution he gave to the case of the two women who claimed to be the mother of the same baby. To know the two women heart’s intentions, he ordered the baby cut in half with each woman to get ... Read More »

16th Sunday in Ordinary Time-July 23, 2023

Posted by Carol Johnson on 7/24/23

The first weeks in Middle School were crucial in my life. In those days, I started to hang around with a boy who was repeating the sixth grade. I guess he thought I could help him since I was a good student. He was far ahead for his age ... Read More »

15th Sunday in Ordinary Time - July 16, 2023

Posted by Carol Johnson on 7/17/23

In today’s gospel, the Lord tells his disciples that he spoke to the people in parables because even though they heard they did not understand. Reflecting on this part of the gospel this week, I recalled something that happened in my hometown parish many years ago.

This story involves ... Read More »

14th Sunday in Ordinary Time - July 9, 2023

Posted by Carol Johnson on 7/09/23

Can you imagine how tired Pope Saint John Paul II would be at the end of the day on any of his many trips overseas? Each Apostolic visit was a marathon for him. I recall seeing a video many years ago in which the Holy Father was in front ... Read More »

13th Sunday in Ordinary Time - July 2, 2023

Posted by Carol Johnson on 7/03/23

I came to the parish of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton exactly one year ago. That first Sunday I expressed my thankfulness to almighty God and to Bishop Zarama for having sent me to serve at this parish. I will always be thankful for this privilege. On that first Sunday ... Read More »