Father Alvaro's Homilies

This homily was given at St. Luke.  The Gospel was Mt 17:22-27.  St Maximilian and all saints spur us on to be more than what we currently are.  

This homily was given at St Luke.  The Gospel was Jn 12:24-26. We need to overcome our pride that says, "I don't need God", whereas humility makes us recognize our need and so increases our desire.  

This homily was given at St. Luke.  The Gospel was Mt 14:22-36.  The saints lead us on to imitate their example just as St. Dominic did.  

This homily was given at St. Luke.  The Gospel was Mt 14:13-21.  When we know our need before God, we petition Him more fervently. 

This homily was given at St. Luke.  The Gospel was Mt 17:1-9.  Just like Jesus, we need mountain-top experiences through retreats.  Let us follow his example!

Esta homilia se dio en San Lucas.  El evangelio fue Mt 17:1-9.  Jesus en 2 veces va de retiro para prepararse por un evento importante en su vida.  Tomemos ese ejemplo en serio.  

This homily was give at St. Luke.  The Gospel was Mt 13:47-53.  Just as we follow specific instructions in building anything, so too our spiritual lives.  

This homily was give at St. Luke.  The Gospel was Mt 13:31-35.  There are many paths in following Jesus and St Ignatius gives us one more.  

This homily was given at St. Luke.  The Gospel was Mt 13:10-17.  Faith makes the whole world take on a new reality.  

This homily was given at St. Luke.  The Gospel was Mt 12:38-42.  We need to discern when it is and isn't good to ask for signs and miracles.  

Esta homilia se dio en San Lucas.  El evangelio Mt 13:24-43.  Se tiene que dar la platica del Infierno para que escuchemos lo que Jesus esta diciendo.  

This homily was given at St. Luke.  The Gospel was Mt 13:24-43.  Jesus speaks about Hell, it's reality...and we should stand up and listen...

This homily was given at St. Luke.  The Gospel was Mt 11:28-30.  We have the same experience of Moses in the Burning Bush every time we go to Mass.  

This homily was given at St. Luke.  The Gospel was Mt 10:34.  We need God's grace to see what's good from evil.  

Esta homilia se dio en San Lucas.  El evangelio fue Mt 13: 1-23.  Como podemos recordarnos de todo lo que nos ensena Jesus.  

This homily was given at St. Luke.  The Gospel was Mt 13:1-23.  Jesus gives us a parable that we can learn so much from and be challenged in our own growth and discipleship.  

This homily was given at St. Luke.  The Gospel was Mt 10:16-23.  St Kateri is a light who invites us to be a light in our own world like she was.  

This homily was given at St. Luke.  The Gospel was Mt 10:7-15.  Today I share more about the July 13th apparition which happened 100 years ago.  

This homily was given at St. Luke.  The Gospel was Mt 9:32-38.  We need to fight against evil as St Benedict did!!