Homily Archive (Page 28)

Twenty-one years ago, when we started Spiritus Christi, some of you were there, we had kind of a rocky start.  The Vatican had fired us.  They told us that we were giving grave scandal to the church.  The Rochester Dioceses shunned us and threatened the Dioceses employees with their jobs if they attended Reverend Mary’s ordination. Traditional Catholics in Rochester were writing tons of letters to the Editor saying those folks are disobeying the Pope, they are ruining the church. …

Spiritus Christi July 26, 2020 Father Jim If you lived in Rochester 20 years ago, you might remember the headlines in the Democrat and Chronicle:  “Excommunicated!”  And, Jim Smith, I remember you said, “I didn’t think the newspaper had letters that big?!”  Excommunicated!  And beneath the headlines was a picture of me.  I always remember this young woman photographer.  She took 70, 80, 90 pictures of me.  She was trying to wipe the smile off my face.   I knew what…

Marcy DeJesus shares about the Buddy Readers program at Spiritus Christi and that so much of our ability to learn and change requires encouragement. She continues to speak about what this looks like in the Buddy Readers program and even everyday in our own lives. Even small mustard seeds of encouragement can create big things in others and our own lives.

We celebrate the Feast of Pentecost and Rev. Myra reflects on the power of the spirit!

Davis Craig shares about his trip to Chiapas, Mexico and what he learned through the process.

In today’s gospel Jesus promised that he was sending someone to be with us – no matter what we go through.  He sent his spirit to see us through and asks that we do the same for others.