Sermons by Fr. John Esper


Homily, April 21, 2024

Homily, April 21, 2024

Speaker: | April 20, 2024

From The Pastor Why does Jesus identify himself as the Good Shepherd? There are seven ‘I am’ statements made by Jesus in the New Testament. I am statements are more than a metaphor. They are...


Homily, April 14, 2024

Homily, April 14, 2024

Speaker: | April 12, 2024

From The Pastor This sign of the Cross is both an external and internal sign of faith for those who believe. Externally the sign of the Cross is a simple gesture of self-blessing. It is...


Homily, Divine Mercy 2024

Homily, Divine Mercy 2024

Speaker: | April 06, 2024

From The Pastor To fully realize the power and new life of the Resurrection there must be an experience of the pain and loss of a real death. The transforming awareness of new life and...


Homily, March 17, 2024

Homily, March 17, 2024

Speaker: | March 16, 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

Homily, March 10, 2024

Speaker: | March 09, 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

Homily, March 3, 2024

Speaker: | February 29, 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

Homily, February 25, 2024

Speaker: | 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

Homily, February 18, 2024

Speaker: | February 17, 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....