Sermons by Fr. John Esper


Homily, July 9, 2023

Homily, July 9, 2023

Speaker: | July 08, 2023

From The Pastor Faith is most itself when it is tested. It is the challenges, the unexpected losses, and changes in life that can either draw us closer to the Lord or incline us to...


Homily, July 2, 2023

Homily, July 2, 2023

Speaker: | July 01, 2023

From The Pastor Why does it seem like Jesus is always saying things backwards and contrary to normal human understanding? How do we find ourselves only to become lost and lose ourselves only to be...


Homily, June 25, 2023

Homily, June 25, 2023

Speaker: | June 24, 2023

From The Pastor The readings this Sunday speak about the fear and challenges one may face in the course of the Christian life. History has proven that those who live the life of Christ in...


Homily, June 18, 2023

Homily, June 18, 2023

Speaker: | June 17, 2023

From The Pastor Is it possible that more people feel lost and helpless in the world today than in the time of Jesus? Statistically yes, if only by the sheer increase in world population. Yet,...


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Homily, Holy Trinity Sunday, 2023

Homily, Holy Trinity Sunday, 2023

Speaker: | June 03, 2023

From The Pastor God is simple. God is the essence of love. God is what God does. God is love and God loves. The love of God is pure. If something were taken away from...


Pentecost, 2023

Pentecost, 2023

Speaker: | May 27, 2023

From The Pastor Love is the core of what makes us human beings. It is a timeless and universal truth that the deepest longing of every human being is to be loved. Human beings animated...


Ascension Sunday 2023

Ascension Sunday 2023

Speaker: | May 20, 2023

From The Pastor In the Lent-Easter cycle of the dying and rising of Jesus, the Feast of the Ascension reflects the conclusion of the Lord’s time on earth. As the first Advocate sent by the...


Homily, May 7, 2023

Homily, May 7, 2023

Speaker: | May 04, 2023

From The Pastor I am hoping you have received in the mail this week my annual letter in support of the Catholic Services Appeal. We are all aware that this annual appeal sustains and supports...