Homily, Palm Sunday 2024
From The Pastor Holy Week begins with the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. It is a week that begins with the glory of the world and ends with the glory of God. These are...
Homily, March 17, 2024
From the Pastor The word of the Lord given to Jeremiah to prophesy to the people marks a profound change in the movement of our salvation. The people are in a period of restoration after...
Homily, March 10, 2024
From The Pastor The readings on this fourth Sunday of Lent make evident the endless mercy, justice, and faithfulness of God. The love of God is unwavering and undeniable. Each reading gives its own example....
Homily, March 3, 2024
From The Pastor The Ten Commandments remain a foundation of the Christian life as well as all who seek an ordered life in God. The Commandments remain the ground upon which we stand even as...
Homily, February 25, 2024
From The Pastor The Lenten season, in both broad and specific ways, tells the story of our redemption. Inclusive of the readings of Holy Week and the Easter vigil, the saving work of God is...
Homily, February 18, 2024
From The Pastor Lent has many faces and has taken on different expressions through the years. As a youth, Lent was a time of sacrifice, fasting, giving up, and hanging on until it was over....
Homily, February 11, 2024
From the Pastor The leper in today’s gospel makes a bold, heartfelt request of Jesus. Context and tone play a significant role in this encounter. Who is this person? Identified as a leper, he was...
Homily, February 4, 2024
From The Pastor There is a Job in all of us, and there is Christ in all of us. It reminds me of the Indian parable of the elder and the little boy. A young...
Homily, January 28, 2024
From The Pastor In the early days of ministry, the people were amazed at the words and deeds of Jesus. They expressed astonishment at the words of Jesus and the authority with which he speaks....
Homily, January 21, 2024
From The Pastor In church and religion, we use the words call and conversion. Both call and conversion are important movements in the spiritual life that lead to maturing faith and love for God. What...