Monday, October 31, 2016

The Lesson of Zacchaeus: Discipleship Leads to Stewardship

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We’ve reached the third Sunday of our Covenant of One. We’ve talked about time and talent; now we look at how Christian stewards share the...
Sunday, October 16, 2016

Our Covenant of One: A Pittance of Time

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On the morning of November 11, 1999, a singer and songwriter named Terry Kelly was in a drug store in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. At 10:5...
Sunday, October 2, 2016

Plant those mustard seeds! (27.C)

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When I was in high school I read a novel that I’ve never forgotten. It was the story of a priest who took today’s Gospel seriously. We...
Sunday, September 18, 2016

Christians Don't Compartmentalize (25.C)

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I hesitated about posting today's homily, since it's little more than a rewrite of the words of Father S. Joseph Krempa, from his b...
Sunday, September 11, 2016

It's All About Becoming Disciples!

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Why are you here? Why are you in church today? That's the question I'll be asking at all Masses as the parish holds its annual S...
Sunday, September 4, 2016

St. Teresa of Calcutta: What is her call to you?

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In 1988, I was cheeky enough to ask Mother Teresa how it felt to be considered a living saint. She said “It makes me worry that no-on...
Monday, August 22, 2016

Not Peace, but Division: A Remarkable Homily

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I've just returned from my annual visit to Mount Angel Abbey in Oregon.  There are many attractions to this beautiful place, inc...