The Solemnity of Pentecost
Words contain a lot of power. We know that well, because sometimes we say the wrong things, or these days, text the wrong things, and we see how it upsets people we love. And equally we experience the power of … Continued
Saturday of the Sixth Week of Easter
Today’s readings Today we’re gathered on what is, for us, the eve of the Ascension. While the reading that we have in today’s Gospel is from John’s account of the eve of the Passion, the words could well have been … Continued
Thursday of the Third Week of Easter
Today’s readings I don’t believe in coincidences, spiritually speaking. Being in the right place at the right time isn’t usually a coincidence. Far more often than we realize, it’s the work of the Holy Spirit. That is certainly the case … Continued
Mass of the Holy Spirit
This homily was for the Mass of the Holy Spirit, celebrated at the beginning of the new school year. Readings: Isaiah 42:1-3; 1 Corinthians 12:4-13; Matthew 5:1-12a I’m grateful that we can come together as a community to celebrate Mass … Continued
The Fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Today’s readings You are not in the flesh;on the contrary, you are in the spirit… Saint Paul’s letter to the Romans is really a masterpiece of Christian doctrine and discipleship. If you haven’t read it in a while, or ever, … Continued
The Solemnity of Pentecost
Today’s readings As the pastor of Saint Mary’s, I am grateful to Bishop Hicks for his leadership on this important issue of the protection of children and vulnerable adults. I think a lot of us are almost weary of hearing … Continued
Thursday of the Third Week of Easter
Today’s readings I don’t believe in coincidences. Being in the right place at the right time isn’t usually a coincidence. Far more often than we realize, it’s the work of the Holy Spirit. That is certainly the case in today’s … Continued
Thursday of the Second Week of Easter
Today’s readings In these Easter days, the Scriptures begin to speak to us about the gift of the Holy Spirit. This gift is not rationed, as Jesus tells us in today’s Gospel reading. This gift is empowering and renewing and, … Continued
Monday of the Thirty-second Week of Ordinary Time
Today’s readings “Increase our faith,” indeed! How often have you had that same reaction to the marvels of God happening in your life? I think about the many times I have had the Spirit point out something I should have … Continued
The Solemnity of Pentecost
Todays’ readings Words contain a lot of power. We know that well, because sometimes we say the wrong things, or these days, text the wrong things, and we see how it upsets people we love. And equally we experience the … Continued
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