August 15, 2023 – Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary

The sermon highlights Mary’s role in our salvation. As mirrored events in the lives of Mary and Jesus are highlighted, the sermon situates Mary’s life events as passive counterparts to Jesus’ Resurrection and Ascension. The reflections on Mary receiving God’s grace and living a sin-free life aim to encourage worshippers to emulate her and appreciate their own destined salvation.

August 06, 2023 – The Authority of Jesus

This sermon discusses the authority of Jesus as attested in the Book of the Prophet Daniel. It explores the visual symbolism used in apocalyptic literature and the motifs of the Ancient One. The message emphasizes that Jesus is given authority by the Ancient One, thus inheriting his qualities. This authority is confirmed during the Transfiguration and Resurrection. Saint Peter later affirms Jesus’s authority to the Church and encourages attentiveness to the Gospel.

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