Readings: Isaiah 50: 4-7; Philippians 2: 6-11; Mark 14: 1-15:47 Click here to download a PDF of this homily. Preacher: Sr. M. Gratia L’Esperance, RSM “’Love Your Neighbor’ Wasn’t Just a Suggestion” (blog by Jim Wallis of Sojourners, 09-27-2012) Some people use Jesus’ saying, “The poor you will always have with you …” as a convenient excuse for being indifferent,… read more →
Readings: Jeremiah 31:31-34; Hebrews 5:7-9; John 12:20-23 Click here to download a PDF of this homily. Preacher: Deni Mack Hear Jesus pray with “loud cries” (Hebrews 5:7-9) and hear his anguish as he utters, “I am troubled.” (John 12: 20-33) Yes, yes, I know he will rise in glory but let’s sit with his suffering for a while. A contemplative… read more →
Readings: 2 Chronicles 36:14-16,19-23; Ephesians 2: 4-10; John 3: 14-21 Click here to download a PDF of this homily. Preacher: Sr. Karen Dietz The scripture readings this weekend remind me of the joke about a flood, a boat and a helicopter (http://epistle.us/inspiration/godwillsaveme.html) If you are not familiar, follow the link. Essentially the drowning man refused all the “helps” or signs… read more →