Readings: Acts 7:55-60; Revelation 22:12-14, 16, 17, 20; John 17:20-26Click here to download a PDF of this homily. Preacher: Sr. Kay Heverin We can hear the strength of these readings as we come closer to the celebration of Pentecost. In the Acts of the Apostles we have been hearing how the teachings of Jesus began to touch people and draw… read more →
Readings: Acts 15:1-2, 22-29; Revelations 21:10-14, 22-23; John 14:23-29Click here to download a PDF of this homily. Preacher: Virginia Fifield “Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.” How difficult that is to understand in today’s day and age. We are living in a time of global derisiveness. People are fleeing their countries because of hunger, violence, poverty and… read more →
Readings: Acts 14:21-27; Revelations 21:1-5A; John 13:31-33A, 34-35Click here to download a PDF of this homily.Preacher: Deacon Duncan Harris How do we love? Jesus wants us to rethink who we love and how we love. This is not a trivial question; rather it is a provocative one. Who do you love? What bounds do we place on our love? Do… read more →
Readings: Acts 13:14,42-52; Revelations 7:9, 14B-17; John 10:27-30Click here to download a PDF of this homily.Preacher: Deni Mack Today throughout the entire world, Mass goers hear from the Acts of the Apostles, “So they shook the dust off their feet in protest against them and went…!” What were they protesting; why did they leave? Religious leaders of that time saw… read more →
Readings: Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41; Revelations 5:11-14; John 21:1-19Click here to download a PDF of this homily.Preacher: Deirdre McKiernan Hetzler “Simon Peter, Do you love me?” “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” Then, “follow me.” Following Jesus cost Peter, didn’t it? When we meet him and the other disciples in our first reading, it is not the first time… read more →