
Saint Vincent Archabbey Sunday Homily Column Now In Book Form
The popular Sunday homily column from the Saint Vincent Archabbey website is now presenting in print the scholarship and wisdom of Father Demetrius Dumm, O.S.B.,

The popular Sunday homily column from the Saint Vincent Archabbey website is now presenting in print the scholarship and wisdom of Father Demetrius Dumm, O.S.B.,
Matthew 21: 28 – 32 “Actions speak louder than words.” This old saying is one that most of us have experienced some time or other.
Matthew 21: 28-32 Gospel Summary In today’s gospel, Matthew shows his concern for the crisis that was caused by the message of Jesus and the
Matthew 20: 1-16a Envy is a major problem in today’s society, and it shows no signs of abatement. We are accustomed to a very high
Matthew 20:1-16a Gospel Summary At dawn and throughout the day, the owner of a vineyard hires workers. They reach an agreement about wages; and the
John 3: 13 – 17 “Exaltation,” “Holy,” and “Cross” are three words that don’t seem to fit together, but that is exactly what the Church
Matthew 18:21-35 Gospel Summary Today’s gospel selection is taken from a section of Matthew’s gospel that is concerned with the dynamics of a truly Christian
Matthew 18: 15-20 Uncompromising words about sin drawn from both the Old and New Testaments weave together the readings for mass this Sunday. While all
Matthew 18:15-20 Gospel Summary Today’s gospel passage is taken from the fourth section (13:54-18:35) of Matthew’s gospel in which he explains the relation of Christ
Matthew 16: 21-27 Gospel Summary At Caesarea Philippi, Jesus had questioned the disciples about his identity and Peter responded confidently, “You are the Messiah, the
Matthew 16 : 21 – 27 Last week we heard a passage immediately before this Gospel in which Peter responded to the question of Jesus,
Matthew 16:13-20 Gospel Summary This Sunday’s passage is part of the fourth section (13:54-18:35) of Matthew’s gospel in which he explains the meaning of Jesus
Matthew 16: 13-20 The reading from the prophet Isaiah that we hear at mass today: “I will place the key of the House of David
Matthew 15 : 21 – 28 This Gospel account involving the Canaanite woman is similar to the story earlier in Matthew of the Centurion. In
Matthew 15:21-28 Gospel Summary While Jesus is in the Gentile region of Tyre and Siden, a Canaanite woman approaches and cries out, “Have pity on
Luke 1:39-56 Gospel Summary Today’s gospel offers us once again the beautiful story of Mary’s visit to her cousin, Elizabeth, who is pregnant with John
Matthew 14:22-23 Gospel Summary Bible scholars show us that Matthew organized the material of his gospel into five sections. This Sunday’s passage is part of
Matthew 14: 22-33 Today’s readings use rich imagery of the power and grandeur of the natural world to illustrate the even greater glory of God
Gospel Matthew 14 : 13 – 21 Place our sufferings, disappointments and cares into the hands of Jesus, and he will work great marvels in
Matthew 14: 13-21 Gospel Summary The miracle of the multiplication of loaves and fish is so central to the gospel message that it is one