Readings: Deuteronomy: 4:1-2, 6-8; James 1:17-18, 21-22, 27; Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 Click here to download a PDF of this homily. Preacher: Marlene Bessette My heart is very heavy and my eyes are moist…how am I to reconcile a teaching of the church that conflicts with the love in my heart? I am sure that many of us have found… read more →
Readings: Joshua 24: 1-2A, 15-17, 18B; Ephesians 5:21-32, or 5: 2A, 25-32; John 6: 60-69 Click here to download a PDF of this homily. Preacher: Christine Nowak A popular strategy for parenting toddlers is to offer them concrete choices. For example, “We’re about to go into the parking lot. Do you want to hold my hand or do you want… read more →
Readings: Proverbs 9:1-6; Ephesians 5:15-20; John 6:51-58 Click here to download a PDF of this homily. Preacher: Deirdre McKiernan Hetzler Have you ever cradled a little baby in your arms, and been so enthralled that you said, “Oh, I love you so much I could just eat you up?” That was the first image that came to mind as I… read more →
Readings: 1 Kings 19:4-8, Ps. 34, Eph. 4:30-5:2, John 6:41-51 Click here to download a PDF of this homily. Preacher: Irene Goodwin Some years ago I listened to a homily on John’s Bread of Life readings. The homilist reminisced about being in Belgium at Christmas time. A friend brought him to his home to celebrate the holy day. On Christmas… read more →
Readings: Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15; Ephesians 4:17, 20-24; John 6:24-35 Click here to download a PDF of this homily. Preacher: Nancy DeRycke Have you ever had a craving—when you’re hungry for something, but aren’t sure what will satisfy? That hunger or craving is what our readings are about. I wonder what those Israelites would say to us if they were here… read more →