Tag: Poison

The Snakes In Our Pockets: Homily Thursday 1st Week of Lent – Catholic High

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Thursday Week 1 of Lent March 2, 2023Fr. Alexander Albert Catholic High, New Iberia https://youtu.be/RWP1SmvkRBs “Which one of you would hand his son a stone when he asked for a loaf of bread, or a snake when he asked for a fish?” To put it bluntly, most of your parents would… they already have. When your parents gave you your own smartphone without any oversights… when they let you take unregulated internet devices into your room at night unsupervised… they have given you a snake instead of a fish. Maybe some of you have managed to avoid being bitten despite...Read More

Homily for the 2nd Sunday of Advent: Poison and Fire

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2nd Sunday of Advent, A                                                                                December 4, 2022Fr. Alexander Albert                                                               St. John the Evangelist, Jeanerette https://youtu.be/a8ZR_5PdF2w “You brood of vipers!” So much for Christmas cheer. John the Baptist says this to the Pharisees and Sadducees, but it’s not like he’s caught them doing something terrible. These are the ones who came to him! They traveled out of the city all the way to the Jordan river to hear him preach. They came to be baptized! People often say pastors should just be grateful that people show up… that they shouldn’t get caught up...Read More