Weekly homilies

[Normandt]

Homily Tuesday, December 30 2025



1 John 2:12-17

“If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.”



The world, that is, the people in the world, are loved by God.



Luke 2:36-40

“Today light has shone upon the earth. Peoples of the universe, enter into the light of God. Come, all of you, to worship the Lord!”



This acclamation (French Liturgy) in the Gospel gives a good idea of what the prophetess Anna might proclaim in praise to God.



Praise is the wonder of the individual united with the joy of the Holy Spirit.



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Normand Thomas.

 

[Normandt]

Homily Wednesday, December 31 2025



1 John 2:18-21

“Every lie is alien to the truth.”



Often, we hear people say, “Love hurts. There is nothing that hurts more than love.”



Love does not hurt anyone; it is lies that hurt. We cannot mix love and evil. Love is Love and Love is of God.



John 1:1-18

“The Word is the true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world.”



God is true, upright, pure love.



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Normand Thomas.

 

[Normandt]

Thursday, January 1, 2026

St. Mary, Mother of God



Numbers 6:22-27

This is how you shall bless the Israelites. Say to them: “The Lord bless you and keep you! The Lord let his face shine upon you, and be gracious to you! The Lord look upon you kindly and give you peace!”



Instructions to Moses for blessing the people: “The Lord bless you and keep you! The Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you! The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace!”



Galatians 4:4-7

God sent the spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying out, “Abba, Father!”



Luke 2:16-21

“Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen.”



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Normand Thomas.

 

[Normandt]

Friday, January 2, 2026



1 John 2:22-28

« The promise that Christ made to us: eternal life. »



Existence ends in time. Eternal life is now and eternal.



John 1:19-28



John the Baptist declares: “I am not the Messiah.”



The mission of each person is to point to Christ and invite others to receive God’s grace.



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Normand Thomas.

 

[Normandt]

Saturday, January 3, 2026



1 John 2:29–3:6

“The world did not know him.”



The world does not know God.



The only way to recognize God in our lives is through the joy of the child within us.



John 1:29–34

John testifies, saying, “I saw the Spirit come down like a dove from the sky and remain upon him.”



John means that the dove is always with Jesus; the Holy Spirit is with him.



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Normand Thomas.

 

[Normandt]

Sunday, January 4, 2026

The Epiphany of the Lord



Isaiah 60:1-6

“Arise! Shine, for your light has come, the glory of the Lord has dawned upon you.”



Thanks to the light, to the grace of God, we stand. The glory of God within us is also the grace of God. Alleluia!



Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6



Saint Paul says to the Ephesians: “God’s grace that was given to me for your benefit.”



“God’s grace that was given to me.”



It is not only Mary who receives graces, but Saint Paul as well. This also means that we receive all of God’s graces. Let us welcome them.



Matthew 2:1-12

The Lord Jesus, Emmanuel, comes into our world, just as he is present, the present in our lives.



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Normand Thomas.

 

[Normandt]

Monday, January 5, 2026



1 John 3:22–4:6

“Test the spirits to see whether they belong to God.” St. John



It is very true and simple to examine the words spoken or written, and we can verify if they are from God.



Matthew 4:12–17, 23–25

The presence of Jesus in the world brings about many healings.



Welcoming the presence of Jesus into our lives helps us to heal, especially of the heart, and to balance then purify what burdens our being.



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Normand Thomas.

 

[Normandt]

Tuesday, January 6, 2026



1 John 4:7-10

"Love is of God."



Let us meditate on this for just one week. Love, joy, and peace comes from God; they are God.



Mark 6:34-44

Let us note that the first nourishment Jesus gives, is teaching.



Now, everything we say and everything others say to us is teaching. Let us carefully examine the words we speak and hear. Let us adjust them positively and realistically.



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Normand Thomas.

 

[Normandt]

Wednesday, January 7, 2026



1 John 4:11-18

“God so loved us. (…) God remains in us”



“God loves us.” Every meditation must begin with: “God loves us,” lead to, and conclude with: “God loves us.” Otherwise, where does the meditation come from and lead to?



God is Love, God is in us.



Mark 6:45-52

Jesus said, “Take courage, It is I, Do not be afraid!”



Fear is a distancing from trust in God, a distancing from God’s love.



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Normand Thomas.