Sermons by Fr. John Esper


Homily, February 26, 2023

Homily, February 26, 2023

Speaker: | February 24, 2023

From The Pastor Continuing the image of framing from last week, we can gain a greater understanding of the temptation of Jesus in the desert. Every life has a frame. As a person matures and...


Homily, February 19, 2023

Homily, February 19, 2023

Speaker: | February 17, 2023

From The Pastor A picture will leave a very different impression depending on how it is framed. A dark frame surrounding the early morning light of a sunrise will create a different tone than a...


Homily, February 12, 2023

Homily, February 12, 2023

Speaker: | February 09, 2023

From The Pastor In the gospel of St. Matthew, Jesus is presented as the new Moses. Jesus is the  Great Teacher of the new covenant with God. In the Old Testament, Moses was the great...


Homily, February 5th, 2023

Homily, February 5th, 2023

Speaker: | February 06, 2023

From The Pastor The spiritual images of salt and light are two of the most effective symbols used by Jesus. They are readily and universally known and recognized. In their common usage, one may argue...


Homily, January 29, 2023

Homily, January 29, 2023

Speaker: | January 26, 2023

From The Pastor It is humanly impossible to understand the goodness of God in the fullness of the Divine nature. So much of our knowledge and understanding of Divine goodness comes through our human experience....


Homily, January 22, 2023

Speaker: | January 21, 2023

From The Pastor Why is Jesus the light of the world? Jesus himself uses Light as an expression of self-identity and mission to the world; “I am the Light to the World.” Jn. 8:12, Mt....


Homily, January 15, 2023

Homily, January 15, 2023

Speaker: | January 12, 2023

From The Pastor The rhythm of the liturgical year is a seamless bridge of revelation and fulfillment. Christmas reveals the incarnation of God in human flesh through the womb of the Virgin Mary. That God...


Homily, January 8, 2023

Homily, January 8, 2023

Speaker: | January 07, 2023

From The Pastor One of the challenges over time is to stay fresh in our relationships. This is universally true in marriage, friendship, work life, and overall self-awareness. Our faith relationship is the same. Consider...