HOMILY 2nd Sunday of Easter – April 28, 2019 Mass for those in Consecrated Life I am always touched by this gospel passage that we hear every year on the Second Sunday of Easter – Divine Mercy Sunday. At the very heart of our Easter celebration, the Church offers for our consideration the story of …
Most Rev. Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L. HOMILY All Soul’s Day Mass – November 2, 2018 Earlier this year, a dear cousin of mine died. By most standards, she passed from this world far too soon at the age of 70. While her final struggle with cancer only lasted a few months, she knew her …
Most Rev. Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L. HOMILY Wedding Anniversary Mass – June 10, 2018 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time A nine-year-old asks his father, “Dad, how do wars start?” … “Well, son,” his father began, “take World War I. That war started when Germany invaded Belgium.” … “Just a minute,” his wife interrupted. “It began …
Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L. Bishop of Scranton HOMILY 7th Sunday of Easter – May 13, 2018 Mother’s Day Adoption Mass On many of the Sundays on which we’ve gathered during this Easter Season, we’ve been reflecting in our gospel readings on the words of Jesus that come to us from the Last Supper …
The Most Reverend Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., D.D., Archbishop of Philadelphia and Metropolitan of the ecclesiastical province of Pennsylvania, will make his first visit to the Diocese of Scranton when he serves as principal celebrant of the Pontifical Mass marking the actual 150th Anniversary Sunday of the founding of the Diocese. The liturgy will …
Most Rev. Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L. HOMILY Developmental Disabilities Mass – 2nd Sunday of Lent February 25, 2018 In today’s gospel story of the Transfiguration, Jesus took Peter, James and John up to the mountain to pray. … Do you recall when we meet this same trio going apart with Jesus? Of course – in …
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Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L. Bishop of Scranton HOMILY “#leaveamark17” 31st Sunday of the Church Year – November 5, 2017 A year ago, we gathered in this sacred space on the same weekend of the year – November 6th to be precise – in response to a challenge issued by Pope Francis. Last summer, at …
Most Rev. Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L. HOMILY Mass for the 60th Annual Novena to St. Jude – October 26, 2017 Listen once again to the words just proclaimed by Jesus in our gospel today. “I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing! … Do you think …
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Most Rev. Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L. HOMILY Respect Life Mass – October 1, 2017 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Some time ago, Pope Francis shared these profound and challenging words: “Each day the Lord calls us to follow him with courage and fidelity. He has given us the great gift of choosing us as his …
Most Rev. Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L. HOMILY V Encuentro Mass – September 30, 2017 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Welcome to our Cathedral! I’m happy to join with those of you who regularly worship with us and particularly pleased to welcome all who gather for this special mass celebrating V Encuentro. … Some time ago, …