The inflatable Christmas decorations that are currently very popular can convey not only the joy of Christmas, but also its spiritual significance. The homily is based on the meaning of Christmas and not on a particular reading.

"Yes" is a powerful word. It can make things happen. Mary's "Yes" brought about the first Christmas. Our "Yes" to God makes Christmas continue and makes the kingdom come. The homily is based on Luke chapter 1, verses 26 to 38

People have different types of personalities. John the Baptist certainly was person who was serious, brave, truthful, and self-confident. This homily explores the reasons for John's strong personality. The homily is based on John chapter 1, verses 6 to 8, 19 to 28.

The message of John the Baptist attracted throngs of people. This homily asks why our Christian message seems so less attractive today. The homily is based on Mark chapter 1, verses 1 to 8.

To be truly watchful and alert, we need to know what or whom we are watching for. Advent calls us to be watchful for the Lord's glorious return, but perhaps we should be watchful for even more. The homily is baed on Mark chapter 13, verses 33 to 37.

We know that in life everyone does not get chosen for everything. Selections, judgments, cuts are made. The same is true in our spiritual life. God makes cuts. Apparently, not everyone is fit for the Kingdom of God. The homily is based on Matthew 25, verses 31 to 46.

Jesus tells a parable about a master who invests in three of his servant. Two reward the faith and confidence the master places in them. The third does not. God invests his blessings in us because God has faith in us, his servants. The homily is based on Matthew chapter 25, verses 14 to 30.

This homily relates the game of HIDE & SEEK to the parable of the ten virgins awaiting the bridegroom. The homily is based on Matthew chapter 25, verses 1 to 13.

We often criticize leaders for their failings, particularly for telling people to do one thing, while they themselves do something else. Jesus accused the religious leaders of his day of the same thing. The homily focuses on inauthentic leaders and followers. The homily is based on Matthew 23, verses 1 to 12.

"Gotcha" questions are designed to embarrass the person trying to answer the question, or to make the respondent look ignorant or foolish. When asked a "gotcha" question about the greatest commandment, Jesus turns the table on the questioner. The homily is based on Matthew, chapter 22, verses 34 to 40.