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 Tuesday, May 26
1 Peter 1:10-16
Peter says: The prophets “prophesied about the grace that was to be yours.”
And we do this again today, inviting people to recognize the grace of God present in everyone.
Mark 10:28-31
“You will receive a hundred times more.”
We receive the Holy Spirit; we receive 100% (a hundredfold) the Love of God.
Biblical texts: NAB-RE
Normand Thomas.
Homily Monday, May 25, 2026
Genesis 3:9-15, 20
The Lord God called to Adam and asked him, “Where are you?”
God invites us to examine whether we have strayed far from Him. To return to God, let us recognize the childlike joy within us. Let us welcome God’s love into our hearts.
Acts 1:12-14
“All these devoted themselves with one accord to prayer, together with some women, and Mary the mother of Jesus.”
Prayer is being with God and recognizing His love within us, with us. Prayer represents turning away from evil, since we return to God.
We entrust to Him all the evil within ourselves and in others. And we give thanks for His presence in every person.
John 19:25-34
Jesus, “said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son.” hen he said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother.”
God’s grace unites humanity in His love.
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Normand Thomas.
Homily Sunday, May 24, 2026
Pentecost
Acts 2:1-11
"They were all filled with the Holy Spirit."
Thank you, Holy Spirit, for being the reason for my life, for the love of God, for the joy and peace within me.
1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13
"For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body."
The unifier is the Holy Spirit, the love of God. Everything begins with the love of God and everything returns to the love of God.
John 20:19-23
Jesus said, "Receive the holy Spirit."
This means for us to receive the Holy Spirit. Let us welcome the Holy Spirit and let the impulse of God's love lead us to evangelize in his work.
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Normand Thomas.
Homily Saturday, May 23, 2026
Acts 28:16-20, 30-31
"Paul beared witness to the kingdom of God."
Here, where we are, we can proclaim the kingdom of God. The King is Christ, the Kingdom is the Love of God.
John 21:20-25
Saint John says: "There are also many other things that Jesus did, but if these were to be described individually, I do not think the whole world would contain the books that would be written."
God accomplishes his work in the present.
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Normand Thomas.
Homily Friday, May 22, 2026
Acts 25:13-21
"A certain Jesus who had died but who Paul claimed was alive."
It is wonderful; life continues in Christ.
John 21:15-19
Jesus specifically tells Peter: "Feed my lambs. Tend my sheep."
And the same message is for us as well. Let us allow the sheep to become free by revealing to them that they are loved by God. Jesus is the First Shepherd, and we lead the sheep to him.
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Normand Thomas.
Homily Thursday, May 21, 2026
Acts 22:30; 23:6-11
The Lord said to Paul, “You must also bear witness (about me) in Rome.”
We are invited to give glory to the joy of God who dwells within us.
John 17:20-26
“That they also may be in us, that the world may believe that you sent me.”
To reveal the presence of Christ is also to reveal the presence of God within us.
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Normand Thomas.
Homily Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Acts 20:28-38
Saint Paul bids farewell: “I commend you to God and to that gracious word of his that can build you up and give you the inheritance among all who are consecrated.”
We receive grace as an inheritance from God. Let us welcome all the charisms and gifts offered to us.
John 17:11b-19
Jesus says: “That they may be one, just as we are.”
The Holy Father and the Son are ONE. Let us enter into this ONEness of God, into his Love, and remain in the joy of a child.
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Normand Thomas.
Homily Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Acts 20:17-27
Saint Paul says: “I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus.”
We are in a relay race, where the work of God’s love continues from person to person.
John 17:1-11a
Jesus says: “Now glorify me, Father, with you.”
Jesus says to God, show humanity the glory that is common to us, since we are ONE. Glory is the radiance (the joy) of God’s love.
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Normand Thomas.
Homily Monday, May 18, 2026
Acts 19:1-8
“We have never even heard that there is a Holy Spirit.”
So many people do not know that the joy of the child within them is the Holy Spirit, the Love of God.
John 16:29-33
Jesus said, “Take heart! I have conquered the world.”
The Love of God is the joy of the child within us that turns us away from evil.
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Normand Thomas.
Homily, Sunday may 17, 2026
Roman Calendar (Follows: Africa and Canada – Ascension)
Acts 1:12-14
“These devoted themselves with one accord to prayer.”
Only God’s love can unite hearts, and this is what personal and group prayer is all about: surrendering everything to God, remaining in God, and revealing God’s beauty in people.
1 Peter 4:13-16
“If you are insulted for the name of Christ, blessed are you.”
Love, values, and the meaning of life are found in God and nowhere else. Let us reveal God’s beauty in people, and there will be almost no more insults. Besides, insults are not necessary to be happy. Let us receive the joy of the child within us from God, and we are happy. Let us allow this joy to radiate from our hearts.
John 17:1-11
Jesus said, “I pray for them.”
Let us recognize God’s love within us and reveal the joy (God’s love) of the heart in others. Thanks Lord for praying for us.
Africa and Canada Calendar (Ascension)
Acts 1:1-11
“The Holy Spirit comes upon you; and you will be my witnesses.”
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Homily Saturday, May 16, 2026
Acts 18:23-28
“Apollos had been instructed in the Way of the Lord and, with ardent spirit, spoke and taught accurately about Jesus.”
At this moment, Christ is also instructing us for the people around us.
John 16:23b-28
“The Father himself loves you.”
God loves us. Let us welcome his love; the joy of a child and peace within us.
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Normand Thomas.
Homily Friday, May 15, 2026
Acts 18:9-18
“I have many people in this city.”
The word “many” means many to us, but for God, it means “infinite.”
Every person is part of God’s people. It remains for each person to remain among God’s people.
John 16:20-23a
Jesus said, “No one will take your joy away from you.”
Let us receive the Holy Spirit, let us allow Him to fulfill in us the promise and joy of Jesus. He is with us every day of our lives, here, now, and in eternity.
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Normand Thomas.
Homily Thursday, May 14, 2026
Roman Calendar (follows Africa and Canada)
Acts 1:1-11
“The Holy Spirit comes upon you; and you will be my witnesses.”
We receive the Holy Spirit at every moment so that God’s love may flow from his heart to the heart of humanity.
Ephesians 1:17-23
“God seated him at his right hand in the heavens.”
His “right” signifies “truth.” It is true that the Father and the Son are one, God.
Matthew 28:16-20
“All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me.”
God has the power of love, joy, and peace. And this is within us and within humanity.
*Africa and Canada Calendar St. Matthias
Acts 1:15-17, 20-26
“The lot fell upon Matthias, and he was counted with the eleven apostles.”
The mission of the Lord Jesus Christ continues on earth in the depths of our hearts and for all humanity.
John 15:9-17
“It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you.”
God gives us life; God takes the initiative. Let us ask God what the best mission for us is and for humanity.
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Homily Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Roman Calendar
Acts 17:15, 22–18:1
“I have proclaim to you”
… the Messiah, Jesus.
Let us proclaim to people the joy of the child within them, the love of God within them. God is present within us.
John 16:12–15
“The Spirit of truth will guide you to all truth.”
The Spirit is truth, and the truth is that God is love, peace, and joy.
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Normand Thomas.
Homily Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Acts 16:22-34
“Believe in the Lord Jesus and you and your household will be saved.”
Let us remain with Jesus. Let us observe the beauty of God within ourselves and in others.
John 16:5-11
“If I do not go, the Advocate will not come to you.”
Therefore, we must detach ourselves from observing the body of Jesus and receive God’s love within us. Let us live God’s love; let us live joy within us.
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Normand Thomas.
Homily Monday, May 11, 2026
Acts 16:11-15
"The Lord opened her heart to pay attention to what Paul was saying."
Lord, make us attentive to your message for us. And remove from us what is not from you.
John 15:26–16:4a
"The Spirit of truth that proceeds from the Father, he will testify."
The truth and the testimony is that God is Love and God loves us.
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Normand Thomas.
Homily Sunday, May 10, 2026
Acts 8:5-17
“Peter and John prayed for them, that they might receive the holy Spirit.”
Laying hands on them means allowing God’s love to flow into us, and then into the other person for healing and purifying.
The person who receives and welcomes God’s love is already a healing of the heart. Well-being follows.
1 Peter 3:15-18
“Put to death in the flesh, Christ was brought to life in the spirit.”
The Body of Christ, even though they thought they could destroy it, is still alive. The same is true for us. Life continues in Love, in the Life of God.
John 14:15-21
“And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate.”
To pray to the Father is to be united with him, to be ONE. Prayer is a dialogue, an act of thanksgiving.
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Normand Thomas.
Homily Saturday, May 9, 2026
Acts 16:1-10
"God called us to proclaim the good news to them."
The Good News is Jesus. Let’s continue to receive God's love within us.
John 15:18-21
"You do not belong to the world."
We belong to no one. God loves us. Let us realize that God loves us and that he loves our neighbor.
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Normand Thomas.
Homily Friday, May 8, 2026
Acts 15:22-31
“We have heard that some of our number [who went out] without any mandate from us have upset you with their teachings and disturbed your peace of mind.”
It is necessary to carefully discern the message we convey to others. Let us evaluate whether what we say comes from God or from evil.
John 15:12-17
Jesus said, “I have called you friends.”
Let us remain close to God and cherish the childlike joy within ourselves and in others.
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Normand Thomas.
Homily Thursday, May 7, 2026
Acts 15:7-21
“We ought to stop troubling the Gentiles who turn to God.”
When 99% of people walk in front of churches, it would be good to listen to them, then reveal to them the beauty of God within them.
John 15:9-11
“I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and your joy may be complete.”
Jesus is clear. The perfect, childlike joy is already within us. Let us live in the present, in the Love of God.
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Normand Thomas.