Here you can find edited version of all our Sunday homilies and more.
Spiritus Christi Prison Outreach Liturgy
Spiritus Christi Prison Outreach director Jim Smith speaks about the importance of the Prison Outreach program and what we can do as a community to support our brothers and sisters in our Prison Outreach program. Nielsen and Jennifer house alumni share their stories and how the love and support of the Prison Outreach Program has helped them along the way. I don’t know about you but I love my home. I have my favorite blanket, my favorite coffee mug. I…
“Love your enemies” – By Fr. Jim
Father Jim preaches about how loving your enemy will change the world in everyway. A few weeks ago I was listening to NPR and they were interviewing a woman author of a book. She wrote a book on forgiveness. So various people were calling in and one woman caller said, “I know one woman who divorced her husband 30 years ago and she never developed any new friends. And every week she calls up her son, she calls up her…
Poor Lives Matter – By Mike Boucher
Mike Boucher preaches about how Jesus uses the beatitudes to provide a new understanding of whose experience is centered in the kin-dom of God.
Go Deeper – By Rev. Myra
Rev. Myra asks us to dive deeper into God’s work to do our part to end racism, so that we create a place at the table for all. Spiritus Christi Gospel Choir is joined by their choir cousins from Zion Hill Baptist Church.
Feeling Rejected? – By Rev. Mary
Rev. Mary preaches about how Jesus handles being rejected in Luke 4:21 – 30. Weaving together Michael Jordan, JKRowling, and Dr. Seuss and reflecting on how well she does at getting up again after being knocked down.
The Significance of MLK, Jr. Day – By Enrico Johnson
Enrico Johnson speaks about his experience as a college student, in the early 1980’s, working to make MLK’s birthday a federal holiday. He also speaks about how the teachings of MLK, Jr. changed him in a profoundly positive way.
Baptized for Justice – By Rev. Myra Brown
The prophet Isaiah tells us that Jesus will bring justice to the people and the nation! As he is baptized for this mission, we too are baptized for justice!
Who Am I Now? – By Rev. Mary Ramerman
Changes in our life can make us wonder who we are. Jesus’ presence brings a new understanding to our life.
Losing Jesus At The Temple And Raising An Everyday Family – By Mark Potter
Mark Potter preaches on the Feast of the Holy Family and Mary, Joseph, and Jesus’ travels as an everyday family. There are bumps along the road and when Jesus gets lost the family’s faith and patience is tested. But families usually know where to find a loved one, and they find Jesus at the temple listening to his teachers. As Jesus grows into his calling, Mary and Joseph lean into their faith and practice letting go. Mark ends with a…
Christmas Eve Mass
Rev. Myra Brown preaches on God’s unconditional love for all and the gift of Jesus Christ. Spiritus Christi and Zion Hill Gospel Choir team up to create incredible music and energy.