Here you can find edited version of all our Sunday homilies and more.
Spiritus Christi Mass February 11th, 2018
This is a Spiritus Christi mass where Rev. Myra Brown is preaching on Jesus’ healilng of the leper in Mark 1:40-45. She speaks to us about ending the bonds of oppression and Jesus’ willingness to do so. She says, “Sometimes we have to break social norms, political norms…to restore life to the broken.” The Spiritus Choir is joined today by the Zion Hill Choir.
Spiritus Christi Mass February 4th, 2018
This is a Spiritus Christi Mass in Rochester, NY. Rev. Mary Ramerman is preaching on Mark 1:29-39. The disciples are content to stay where they are well-received and people are successfully being healed; but Jesus instructs them to move on to the next town. God is here for everyone; no one is left out. We are called to leave our comfort zones and be open to friendships with everyone. Change is difficult for us, but it is necessary for our…
Spiritus Christi Mass January 28th, 2018
This is a Spiritus Christi Mass in Rochester, NY. Mike Boucher addresses his remarks to men in this homily. He speaks about this year of women insisting on a stop to harassment and a toxic masculinity of violence, force, and coercion. This is not a “male-bashing” homily, but a prophetic reflection on masculinity, culture, and power.
Spiritus Christi Mass January 21st, 2018
This is a Spiritus Christi Mass in Rochester, NY. Fr. Jim Callan is preaching on Mark 1:14-20. Jesus calls his disciples and tells them, “The kingdom of God is at hand.” There is an urgency to Jesus’ call to follow him. How will we respond?
Spiritus Christi Mass January 14th, 2018
This is a Spiritus Christi Mass in Rochester, NY. Rev. Julius Jackson Jr. from Trinity Emmanuel Presbyterian Church in Rochester speaks to us about Martin Luther King’s legacy and our response to it. His sermon is entitled “A Call After the Mountaintop.”
Spiritus Christi Mass January 7th, 2018
This is a Spiritus Christi Mass in Rochester, NY. Rev. Mary Ramerman reflects on the magi who visit the baby Jesus. The star appears to the poor, the shepherds, and the outsiders, the Magi. We are given a gift and in order to receive it, we must share it. Rev. Mary also shares her decision to leave her position as pastor at Spiritus where she has served as leader for 20 years. She will continue to serve as a priest.