Sermons by Fr. John Esper


Homily, May 18, 2025

Homily, May 18, 2025

Speaker: | May 15, 2025

From The Pastor Jesus had no illusion that the Christianity that evolved after his suffering, death, and Resurrection would be a glorious perfection of love and joy with fully realized justice and peace. Christian love...


Homily, May 11, 2025

Homily, May 11, 2025

Speaker: | May 08, 2025

From The Pastor The Fourth Sunday of Easter is always ‘Good Shepherd Sunday.’ It is only a coincidence that it is also Mother’s Day. One might not immediately see any connection between the two, but...


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Homily, May 4, 2025

Homily, May 4, 2025

Speaker: | May 05, 2025

From The Pastor You must know by now that if I had the choice, I would always prefer to speak of the gospel rather than money or administration. However, as a Pastor, I do not...


Homily, April 6, 2025

Homily, April 6, 2025

Speaker: | April 05, 2025

From The Pastor What are the readings really about today? What would you hope to take away from today’s Word? For some, the sin of the woman could be the focal point. The sixth commandment...


Homily, March 30, 2025

Homily, March 30, 2025

Speaker: | March 27, 2025

From The Pastor A common theme used by parishes during the Lenten season is “Coming Home.” This is a very apt expression of the purpose and the intention of this holy time of year. As...


Homily, March 16, 2025

Homily, March 16, 2025

Speaker: | March 11, 2025

From The Pastor Notice how God draws Abram into a deep awareness of the divine through his own spiritual nature. Abram may have never pondered or considered himself a spiritual being, yet in his encounter...


Homily, March 9, 2025

Homily, March 9, 2025

Speaker: | March 06, 2025

From The Pastor Within the theological virtues of faith and love, hope is the common goal that unites us as a community of believers in the promise of God’s gift of redemption. Faith draws us...