Here you can find edited version of all our Sunday homilies and more.
Listen for God’s Guidance
Rev. Mary preaches about inner peace and outer obnoxiousness. When we let resentments build up, we turn into outer obnoxiousness. Jesus does want us to serve one another, but he also wants us to be aware of what is happening inside of us. Are we serving with joy? Are we doing it with love? Or are we keeping track of the things we do, and the things that somebody else is doing?
Go And Do Likewise – By Rev. Myra Brown
Rev. Myra preaches on the story of the good samaritan and highlights Jesus’ teaching that the love commandments are for everybody. We are all called to attend to the wounded. To not ask what will happen to me if I do, but what will happen to them if I don’t?
How You Think – By. Rev. Mary
Rev. Mary invites us to celebrate what’s right with the world. Homily Transcript Quite a few years ago we sent 4 teenagers from our parish down to Haiti. My son, Matt, was one of them along with 3 others. They had a great trip. They got to experience a lot of things. We never sent teenagers again, but that’s another story I’ll tell you in another homily. But I loved the pictures that they came back with. One was especially…
Jesus’ Succession Plan – By Fr. Jim
Jesus has a succession plan and it is called you and me. He says two simple words: follow me. He doesn’t say follow the president, politicians, or even the church leaders. He says follow me. Keep your eyes on Jesus and burn your bridges behind you. You and I are it, he has got no backup plan!
Chiapa’s Mission – By Dawn Louth
Spiritus Christi parishioner Dawn Louth shares about her trip to Chiapa’s and the incredible people she met, the universal language of music, and teachings she learned.
Father’s Day – By Matt Riccione
Spiritus Christi parishioner Matt Riccione speaks about his experience as a father and how all the little things add up to make a big difference.
The power of the Spirit – By Rev. Myra
Rev. Myra preaches about finding peace in challenging times and the power of the Spirit. When we say to one another that all is well, all is not well because we can control the outcomes. All is well because Jesus is in it with us, and he knows like nobody else how to navigate the storms of life. So the invitation in the gospel today is for us to simply turn it over, and let that peace be in us wherever we are right now.
Wait for the Spirit – By Fr. Jim
Fr. Jim preaches on the highs of accomplishment, and the lows of the “midnight hour;” how good things don’t happen quickly, but the night does not last forever. We need to wait for Grace, wait for the Spirit to lead us, and take comfort that neither are far – for they are not up in the sky, but in each person all around us. homily transcript Some of you have heard of Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, an Episcopal Priest, has written…
The Challenge of Peace – By Rev. Myra Brown
Rev. Myra preaches on the challenge of peace and tells us that Jesus believes in us. That we are smart enough to accept this challenge of peace, this gift of peace, and when we do that means we must not get on the bus of violence, we must not ride on the trolley of injustice, or skate on the boards of exclusion. Because the challenge of peace calls on us to love in new ways. So the question we must…
Living B.I.G. – By Rev. Mary Ramerman
Rev. Mary Ramerman preaches about living big; boundaries, integrity, and generosity. Homily Transcript Brené Brown is a speaker, author, and professor at a university in Texas. She speaks about shame, vulnerability and courage. These are areas that she researches in her work and she also has written a number of books and has one of the top ten Ted Talks and I wrote about her recently in the bulletin. I want to mention her because she very much influenced my…
Mother’s Day Homily – by Kirsten Reader
Spiritus parishioner Kirsten Reader shares her story of motherhood. Once Kirsten asked her mom, when does life settle down? Her mom said life never really settles down, it just keeps going up the hills and down the valleys. Even when times got really tough, Kirsten just tried to do the next right thing. Not only was she able to get through struggles for her children and herself, but blessings emerged everyday that were beyond her dreams. Homily Transcript Happy Mothers…
Family Liturgy – By Siobhan Potter
We celebrate our children and another successful year of Religious Education. Religious Ed Director Siobhan Potter speaks about Jesus revealing himself in others and the deep faith she has observed in our children throughout the year. homily transcript When I was working on my degree in education at Nazareth College, I became a junior and I had to really start focusing on my major and choosing the classes that would not only help me learn all I could, but classes…