Homilies by Deacon Dan: Recent Episodes
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Deacon Daniel Duplantis is a transitional deacon in formation for the priesthood in Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux in Louisiana. He also serves as a chaplain candidate in the United States Air Force Reserve. Deacon Dan is currently assigned to Annunziata Catholic Church on the east side of Houma, LA.
Today, diocese across Louisiana announces the suspension of public masses. Naaman in 2 Kings shows us what trusting in the midst of adversity means.
At the beginning of Advent we heard the question asked, “Art thou he that should come to reign over thy people Israel?” Today we get the answer!
What things distract us from the goal of resurrection? How do we distract others from the resurrection?
Today’s Gospel invites us to be shrewd about well-being and also challenges us to put God above the things we have been appointed stewards over. Sometimes our political and economic preferences get in the way of being shrewd.
The last two Sundays talked about the heavenly banquet. Our Gospel today tells us the price of admission to that banquet.