Here you can find edited version of all our Sunday homilies and more.
Jesus Invented the Sit-In
Father Jim preaches Jesus that Jesus did not only teach us to mix it up when we get together for meals, he practiced it. He sat with everybody and it upset those who controlled the social order. This was Jesus’ unique social protest, sitting at a table with people he wasn’t supposed to be with. Jesus invented the sit-in.
A Grateful Farewell
Rev. Mary is retiring after 36 years of incredible leadership and service. Hear her message to the congregatiion about this next season she is entering in.
Workers Rights Ethic of Jesus and the Call to Inclusion
Rev. Myra preaches about workers rights and connects the injustices Jesus challenged with the injustices leaders and activists are challenging today.
Are Only A Few Saved?
Fr. Jim preaches on the gospel of Luke and the question will only a few be saved? White supremacists and ISIS try to limit God’s guest list, but Jesus teaches us that God has a place for everyone at the table. Luke 13:22-30 Jesus passed through towns and villages, teaching as he went and making his way to Jerusalem. Someone asked him, “Lord, will only a few people be saved?” He answered them, “Strive to enter through the narrow gate,…
“I have Come to Cause Division”
Fr. Jim preaches on the Gospel Luke 12:49-56. Jesus said “I have come to start a fire on this earth, and how I wish it were blazing right now. I have come to change everything around, to turn things upside down, and how I long for it to be finished. Do you think I came to smooth things over? Or make things nice? No, I have come to disrupt and confront. From now on you will find five in a…
Possessions and Discipleship – by Mike Boucher
Mike Boucher preaches on possessions and discipleship. How Jesus wants us to be free, and how we want to be free too! But when Jesus calls on us to let go of our things, we don’t want to! Jesus isn’t telling us how much better off the poor will be when we give our possessions away, he is telling us how much better off we will be.
From the Alley to the Altar
Rev. Alfred Knight shares a powerful testimony about how the power of God is transforming lives at Grace of God Recovery House.
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.