Readings: 2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16A; Romans 6:3-4, 8-11; Matthew 10:37-42 Preacher: Jeanne Mooney In this week’s gospel from Matthew, Jesus continues to prepare his disciples for their mission of healing and preaching his message. He warns them that as his followers, sometimes they will be persecuted, hated, and beaten; at other times, they will find open hearts, open doors, even… read more →
Readings: Jeremiah 20:10-13; Romans 5:12-15; Matthew 10:26-33 Preacher: Annie Horras About nine months ago I moved into St. Joseph’s House of Hospitality, which has been standing in the same spot on South Avenue for 75 years. The Catholic Worker movement, founded by Dorothy Day and Peter Maurin in 1933 in New York City, has been built upon the teachings of… read more →
Readings: Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14B-16A; 1 Corinthians 10:16-17; John 6: 51-58 Preacher: Alice Nation This weekend, the Church celebrates Corpus Christi, also known as the feast of the Body and Blood of Christ. The celebration of this feast dates back to the 13th century. Some might remember this feast with the procession of the Eucharist through town. This tradition has all… read more →
Readings: Exodus 34:4B-6, 8-9; 2 Corinthians 13: 11-13; John 3:16-18 Preacher: Ruth Maier Today the Church sets before us a celebration of the Most Holy Trinity. Perhaps it’s a difficult celebration for some, like my friend who shakes her head and says, “ I just don’t get this Trinity thing.” She is in good company. Since the beginning, the greatest of… read more →