God says : I Love you
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Thank you Lord for Loving me
and thanks for your Love
passing through me
into others hearts.
Homily Monday, June 22, 2026
2 Kings 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18
In the time these writings were written, people believed that God is good, but also that he can do harm.
However, God does not harm anyone, nor does he encourage evil.
Matthew 7:1-5
"Remove the wooden beam from your eye first."
An interesting method for removing the plank from our eye is to identify the negative things we think and say, as well as what others say to us, and transform them into positive for the future.
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Normand Thomas.
Homily Sunday, June 21, 2026
Jeremiah 20:10-13
Jeremiah said to the Lord, “Lord of hosts, let me see the vengeance you take on them.”
Knowing the Lord, he liberates the persecuted.
Romans 5:12-15
“The grace of God and the gracious gift,”
it is the Love of God that radiates from His Heart to the hearts of others.
Matthew 10:26-33
To deny God is, ultimately, to distance us from His Love. This harms us and others.
Let us remain in the Love of God, and He will help us to remain far from evil.
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Normand Thomas.
Homily Saturday, June 20, 2026
2 Chronicles 24:17-25
“Thus says God: Why are you transgressing the Lord’s commands?”
All the commandments can be summed up in this: Abide in God and turn away from evil.
Matthew 6:24-34
The birds of the air are light; they live in the present moment.
The bird's mind is not cluttered; it lives in spontaneity.
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Normand Thomas.
Homily Friday, June 19, 2026
2 Kings 11:1-4, 9-18, 20
Then Jehoiada brought out the king’s son and put the crown and the testimony upon him. They proclaimed him king and anointed him, clapping their hands and shouting, “Long live the king!”
The anointing and the covenant charter are signs of God's presence in the new king. Long live God and his presence in the king!
Matthew 6:19-23
Jesus said, “Where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.”
Lord, the pearl in our hearts is your Love; the joy of the child within us. The treasure is your Kingdom. Glory to you, Lord God!
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Normand Thomas.
Homily Thursday, June 18, 2026
Sirach 48:1-14
"The spirit of Elijah rests on Elisha."
Elisha receives the Spirit of mission and evangelization from the One who Works, God.
Matthew 6:7-15
The Lord's Prayer is a masterpiece.
The name of God is holy, but we want to improve ourselves and remain in God's holiness.
The reign of God is now, since Christ is King and He lives in the Kingdom. We want to live in the Kingdom, in God, now.
Allowing ourselves to be loved by God draws us away from sin and evil. The joy of the child within us is a guiding light to lead us into the Heart of God.
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Normand Thomas.
Homily Wednesday, June 17, 2026
2 Kings 2:1, 6-14
"Elijah went up to heaven."
Elisha desires as much graces as Elijah.
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18
Prayer, Fasting, Almsgiving.
Jesus invites us to pray, fast, and give alms, beginning with our hearts turned to God.
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Normand Thomas.
Homily Tuesday, June 16, 2026
1 Kings 21:17-29
The harm one person does to another is harm they do to themselves.
What we say to others is always a lesson for them and for ourselves. Hence, a good reason to improve our language, to spread positivity and joy. This keeps us away from evil.
Matthew 5:43-48
Jesus said, “Pray for those who persecute you.”
Prayer unites us with the Lord and allows him to spread his love, peace, and joy in our hearts. And his wisdom will help us find just solutions.
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Normand Thomas.
Homily Monday, June 15, 2026
1 Kings 21:1-16
God teaches us that the only true authority is love, the joy of a child, welcoming, and respect.
Matthew 5:38-42
Jesus said, "Offer no resistance to one who is evil."
There are two good reasons for this: to ease tension, and to allow time to find equitable solutions.
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Normand Thomas.
Homily Sunday, June 14, 2026
Exodus 19:2-6a
“Moses went up to the mountain of God.”
There is a camp full of people, and Moses goes up to God. It would be good if humanity went up to God.
Romans 5:6-11
“God proves his love for us.”
The proof that God loves us is that God loves us.
Matthew 9:36–10:8
“As you go, make this proclamation: ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’”
Near… means that God is with us and his life is in us. Let us proclaim that God loves us and invite people to be more aware of the joy of the child, God within them.
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Normand Thomas.
Homily Saturday, June 13, 2026
Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary
1 Kings 19:19-21
Elisha gets up and follows Elijah. Elisha recognizes in Elijah a man who listens to God.
Let us remain listening to God.
Luke 2:41-51
“Why were you looking for me?”
The question of seeking is found throughout the Bible. And Jesus’ first words are a question. Why are you looking for me?
It is like a fish in the sea seeking water. It is surrounded by water. We are filled with God’s love.
Let us meditate on what is beautiful, good, right, true, just, and real, and on God’s love, joy, and peace within us, and we will find God.
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Normand Thomas.
Homily Friday, June 12, 2026
Sacred Heart of Jesus
Deuteronomy 7:6-11
"If the Lord has chosen you, it is out of love for you."
And since God is Love, He gives us life; He has chosen everyone. It remains for the world to realize that God is love.
1 John 4:7-16
"God has loved us."
God loves us: "God is Love."
Matthew 11:25-30
Jesus said: "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children."
We place a veil between ourselves and God. But, when we uncover a corner of the veil, we are surprised to see that God is present. Let us become more present to God's presence.
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Normand Thomas.
Homily Thursday, June 11, 2026
1 Kings 18:41-46
The signs on earth, like the rain in this passage, remind us that all grace, love, joy, and peace come from God.
Matthew 5:20-26
Jesus said, “Love one another as I have loved you.” Jn 13, 34 (Acclamation to the Gospel.)
…as God loves.
We allow God to love by observing his love in our lives and in the lives of others.
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Normand Thomas.
Homily Wednesday, June 10, 2026
1 Kings 18:20-39
"That this people may know that you, Lord, are God."
Let us continue to discover more about who God is. Let‘s allow Him to love us.
Matthew 5:17-19
Jesus said, "I have come not to abolish but to fulfill the law and the prophets."
Jesus came to fulfill them to give more space to God's love.
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Normand Thomas.
Homily Tuesday, June 9, 2026
1 Kings 17:7-16
“The jar of flour shall not go empty, nor the jug of oil run dry.”
This is a good image of God’s providence, but also of God’s grace and love, which continues to be poured upon us.
Matthew 5:13-16
“You are the salt of the earth.”
This refers to the flavor that salt gives. It is an image that Jesus conveys so that we may understand that the flavor of God’s grace is 100%.
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Normand Thomas.
Homily Monday, June 8, 2026
1 Kings 17:1-6
Elijah says “The Lord I serve.”
Let us stand before the Lord at every moment, even when we are occupied.
Matthew 5:1-12
“Blessed.”
Blessed is the key word in the Bible. Let us remain in the joy of the Trinity.
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Normand Thomas.
Homily Sunday, June 7, 2026
The Blessed Sacrament of the Body and Blood of Christ
Deuteronomy 8:2-3.14b-16a
“God has given you a food unknown to you and your ancestors.”
God nourishes us with his grace, and it is joy to make him known. The joy of a child in a person is a clear sign of God’s love.
1 Corinthians 10:16-17
“The cup of blessing that we bless, the bread that we break,”
the love of God contained within the cup and bread, is the unity of humanity.
John 6:51-58
Jesus said, “My flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink.”
The word “true” is the love of God in every piece of bread, in every consecrated wine.
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Normand Thomas.
Homily Saturday, June 6, 2026
2 Timothy 4:1-8
"Proclaim the word."
Let us allow people to recognize that God loves them.
Mark 12:38-44
Jesus' message is that we do not rely on earthly riches, but on heavenly graces.
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Normand Thomas.
Homily Friday, June 5, 2026
2 Timothy 3:10-17
Paul to Timothy: “You have followed my teaching, way of life, purpose, faith, patience, love, endurance.”
And the purpose of this journey is to receive and teach what the grace of God is and what it is not.
Mark 12:35-37
Let us give thanks before the Trinity. Let us thank the Lord, for he is always with us. Let us remain with the Lord.
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Normand Thomas.
Homily Thursday, June 4, 2026
2 Timothy 2:8-15
“Remember Jesus Christ.”
Yes, and let us often return to God’s grace. Let us cherish the childlike joy within us.
Mark 12:28b-34
Jesus said, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.”
What is missing? Allowing ourselves to be loved by God. Let us receive God’s love, and then it will be easier to observe the Lord loving our neighbor.
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Normand Thomas.
Homily Wednesday, June 3, 2026
2 Timothy 1:1-3, 6-12
Paul says to Timothy: “Stir into flame the gift of God that you have through the imposition of my hands.”
Let us entrust our difficulties to the Lord and receive his love.
Mark 12:18-27
“The God of the living”
Yes, God gives life, and life continues in God.
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Normand Thomas.