Skip to content

“Whoever hears my words and acts upon them is like a wise man who built his house on rock.” Matthew 7:24

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
Building on the Word
Building on the Word
  • Bible Study
  • Homilies
  • Jewish-Christian Resources
  • Living with Christ
  • Videos
  • Books
  • About Me
Building on the Word
  • Bible Study
  • Homilies
  • Jewish-Christian Resources
  • Living with Christ
  • Videos
  • Books
  • About Me

Homilies

When There Is Not Enough

When we come to the Lord, we can find ourselves having more at the end than we had at the beginning.

Categories Homilies Leave a comment

Owning the Pearl

The parable of the pearl tells us that fundamental change is possible if the pearl means enough to us.

Categories Homilies 3 Comments

When the Weeds Come

Structures in life are important. That is why it is so difficult when they have to change.

Categories Homilies 3 Comments

Humble Pride

True patriotism is founded on humble pride.

Categories Homilies Leave a comment

Only a Cup of Cold Water

Small gestures can declare what we believe and our willingness to work together.

Categories Homilies Leave a comment

Dogs and Sparrows

God is always taking joy in all that is. We should do the same.

Categories Homilies Leave a comment

Journeys of Trust

Making a journey we do not control requires trust.

Categories Homilies 1 Comment

Racism and Faith

Racism is not limited to the individual intentional actions of bad people.

Categories Homilies 5 Comments

Finding Our Fire

The fire of the Sprit is an individual tongue to show that each person has a particular way to proclaim God’s love.

Categories Homilies 2 Comments

God as Our Advocate

God is sending us an Advocate, a Paraclete, who will stand with us as we face this pandemic.

Categories Homilies 5 Comments

Jesus Leads Us Out

Jesus is our shepherd who intends to lead us out, even as we shelter in place.

Categories Homilies Leave a comment

Recognizing Jesus

It is crucial that the things we have lost are not the only things that we see.

Categories Homilies 5 Comments
Older posts
Newer posts
← Previous Page1 … Page12 Page13 Page14 … Page33 Next →
+ More
Like on FaceBook

Recent Posts

  • Making Jesus Visible July 8, 2025
  • Jesus Is Here June 24, 2025
  • God’s Breath June 10, 2025
  • Where Is the Money? June 3, 2025
  • The God of the New May 21, 2025


is the personal website of
Fr. George M. Smiga.

Learn more

Recent Posts

  • Making Jesus VisibleJuly 8, 2025
  • Jesus Is HereJune 24, 2025
  • God’s BreathJune 10, 2025

Latest Tweets

  • Twitter
©2025 Building on the Word. All rights reserved. | Site powered by WordPress and MightyLittleWebsites.com
Next Page »