St. Charles Bowman Homilies

March 24, 2024; Palm Sunday

First Reading: Isaiah 50:4-7
Second Reading: Philippians 2:6-11
Gospel: Mark 14:1-15:47 (Passion Narrative)
Theme: Cross vs. Crucifix, Invitation of Jesus

March 17, 2024; Parish Mission Night 2, Fr.Greg Hilzendeger

Happiness only found in God through the Beatitudes and Conversation with God. 

March 17, 2024; Parish Mission Night 1, Fr.Greg Hilzendeger

Happiness found only in God. 

March 17, 2024; 5th Sunday Lent B

First Reading: Jeremiah 31:31-34
Second Reading: Hebrews 5:7-9
Gospel: John 12:20-33
Theme: Are we drawn to Jesus?

March 10, 2024: 4th Sunday Lent

First Reading:2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23
Second Reading: Ephesians 2:4-10
Gospel: John 3:14-21
Theme: Faith is more than simple belief. It is the roots leading to hope and Love, the 3 Theological Virtues. Let's not take our faith for granted but act out of the grace and light Christ brings to our lives. 

February 25, 2024: 2nd Sunday Lent

First Reading: Genesis 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18
Second Reading: Romans 8:31b-34
Gospel: Mark 9:2-10
Theme: Transfiguration vs. Transubstantiation, Response of Faith - Remain w/ Jesus

February 25, 2024: 2nd Sunday Lent

First Reading: Genesis 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18
Second Reading: Romans 8:31b-34
Gospel: Mark 9:2-10
Theme: Transfiguration vs. Transubstantiation, Response of Faith - Remain w/ Jesus

February 18, 2024; 1st Sunday Lent

First Reading: Genesis 9:8-15
Second Reading: 1 Peter 3:18-22
Gospel: Mark 1:12-15
Theme: The Good News!!! God surrounding us with His grace. He has won the war!

February 11, 2024; 6th Sunday OTB

First Reading: Leviticus 13:1-2,44-46
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1
Gospel: Mark 1:40-45
Theme: "I do will it, be made clean." The Leprosy of our day is Sin. Jesus wills us to be clean. 

February 4, 2024; 5th Sunday OTB

First Reading: Job 7:1-4,6-7
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 9:16-19,22-23
Gospel: Mark 1:29-39
Theme: Faith changing our lives