January 19, 2020 Homily

The Gospel this weekend states that “Jesus is the lamb of God”.  Jesus, the lamb of God, made himself vulnerable, so must we. When we focus on Jesus as a vulnerable person we call into question whether or not Christians can be macho people. It is precisely because Jesus as the lamb of God made himself vulnerable that eternal life is a possibility. The same is true for us. It is only when we claim the title “lamb of God” for ourselves, it is only when we make ourselves vulnerable – admitting that we need God and others – that eternal life is possible for us. Are we willing to be vulnerable?
 

January 12, 2020 Homily - Deacon Scott

This weekend we celebrate the Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord, the very last day of the Christmas season on our church calendar. These last 3 1/2 weeks we have been celebrating the great gift that God has given to us in Christmas. God came to us to share His very life with us and call us to share in His holiness. In light of what God is offering to all of us, the question we must ponder is, "How can we share in God's holiness?":...The Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord, gives us a glimpse into the answer to that question. - Deacon Scott

January 5, 2020 Homily

The scripture readings this weekend are about inclusion, about including others into our lives who are different from us. Are you a person of inclusion? Is the God we believe in one of inclusion? In a world of growing exclusivity, we are challenged as individuals and as a parish to be inclusive. Are you ready for that challenge?

January 1, 2020 Homily


December 29, 2019 Homily

How would you describe your family either the one you grew up in or the one you are in right now? Is everyone in your family biologically related to each other or do you have more of a blended family because of adoption, divorce or some other reason? Today's feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph allows us to reflect upon our experience of family.

December 25, 2019 Christmas Homily


December 22, 2019 Homily

As we light the fourth Advent candle this weekend we become aware that the birthday of Jesus is very near. The scripture readings that we hear anticipate his birth. How has the birth of Jesus affected the way that we live our lives?