FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Scripture Is 6:1-2a-3-8 1Cor 15:1-11 LK 5:1-11 WAY BACK WHEN Before I officially became your shepherd, I met with the Leadership Team Talked about knowing why we do what we do- it’s more important than how we do it Jesus is the ground from which all ministry grows – […]
HOMILY CONNECT–JANUARY 30, 2022 – FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Scripture Jer 1:4-5 1Cor 12:31 – 13:13 LK 4:21-30 A LITTLE PARABLE Once there was a town in which all of the inhabitants were blind. A king with his entourage arrived one day with a mighty elephant which he used to impress his subjects. The […]
HOMILY CONNECT–JANUARY 23, 2022 – THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Scripture: Neh 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10 1 Cor 12:12-30 Lk 1:1-4; 4:14-21 IN THE BEGINNNING – THE BEGINNING OF ST. JOHN’S GOSPEL In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. Today the church celebrates Sunday of the […]
HOMILY CONNECT–JANUARY 16, 2022 – Second Sunday in ordinary time Scripture: Is 62:1-5 1Cor 12:4-11 Jn 2:1-11 REMEMBER MALCOM GUITE – ANGLICAN PRIEST IN CAMBRIDGE ENGLAND? From his book: Sounding the Seasons: Seventy Sonnets for the Christian Year. “The Miracle at Cana” Here’s an epiphany to have and hold, A truth that you can […]
HOMILY CONNECT–JANUARY 9, 2022 FEAST OF THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD Scripture: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 Acts 10:34-38 Lk 3:15-16, 21-22 WHAT IS A PHILTRUM? It is that tiny indentation or grove in the upper lip of every human person Our Jewish sisters and brothers tell a holy story about the philtrum, which we received […]
The Epiphany of the Lord A Prophet of the Present Franciscan Friar, Fr. Richard Rohr Founder of Center for Action and Contemplation – Albuquerque, NM He does creative theology-stretches the minds and hearts of those who follow his work His latest book called The Universal Christ – masterpiece- can open up our small understanding of […]
Watching for the Light – Week 2: Mary, Our Humble Handmaid THIS LIGHT OF MINE – A SING ALONG This LIGHT of mine, I need to let it SHINE. This LIGHT of mine, I need to let it SHINE. This LIGHT of mine, I need to let it SHINE, let it SHINE, let it SHINE, […]
WATCHING FOR THE LIGHT – WEEK 3: GRINCHES NEED NOT APPLY IT’S THE TIME TO GET IN TOUCH WITH OUR NEW FOUND JOY For Jesus’ friends and followers Jesus becoming human is an occasion for joy We’re eager to sing “Joy to the World!” In these difficult times we long for a newfound joy that […]
Watching for the Light – Week 2: Here Comes Everybody My Life in the 80’s – A Scientist and Wanna be Theologian Sitting with a diocesan board waiting to be vetted for graduate studies for priesthood. This board is tasked with responsibility of judging my responsibility for priestly ministry Some struggled with my strong background […]
Watching for The Light – Week 1 The All-Ready, Not-Yet Kingdom THE LAST JUDGEMENT PAINTING BY WASSILY KANDINSKI Notice bright primary colors, opaque black shapes, heavy black lines Contrasts catch our attention Blue angel facing upper right corner blowing trumpet heralding the last judgement Possibly Luke’s last judgement frightening, redemptive, tumultuous, glorious Notice two forms-red […]
