Readings: Sirach 27:4-7; 1 Corinthians 15: 54-58; Luke 6: 39-45Click here to download a PDF of this homily Preacher: Sr. Karen Dietz As I write this, I am at our Motherhouse recovering from rotator cuff surgery on my right shoulder (my dominant hand). The preparation for this surgery and the subsequent recovery have been teaching me some new (or renewed)… read more →
Readings: 1 Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23; 1 Corinthians 15:45-49; Luke 6:27-38Click here to download a PDF of this homily. Preacher: Sr. Janet Korn If you were looking for a challenge, we certainly have one in today’s Gospel. Forgive your enemies; love those who don’t care much for you; bless those who swear at you; give away the coat that… read more →
Readings: Jeremiah 17:5-8; 1 Corinthians 15:12,16-20; Luke 7:17.20-16Click here to download a PDF of this homily. Preacher: Deirdre McKiernan Hetzler In last week’s homily, Gaynelle Wethers asked us to reflect on our response to God’s call. This week, Jeremiah and Luke take that challenge to a new depth. Jeremiah indicates there are only two opposite postures in life: placing one’s… read more →
Readings: Isaiah 6:1-2A, 3-8; 1 Corinthians 15: 1-11; Luke 5: 1-11Click here to download a PDF of this homily.Preacher: Gaynelle Wethers Luke’s gospel message struck home to me because I come from a fishing family. Fishing requires dedication, special equipment, and knowledge of weather and understanding of the water where schools of fish can be found. So when Jesus tells… read more →