Readings: 1 Samuel 3:3B-10,19; 1 Corinthians 6: 13C-15A, 17-20; John 1: 35-42 Click here to download a PDF of this homily. Preacher: Marlene Bessette As I prayed over today’s gospel, what kept surfacing for me is the power of a question. In my experience, a question is a very useful tool—in business, education, therapy…really in any kind of relationship. Good… read more →
Readings: Isaiah 2:1-5; Romans 13:11-14; Matthew 24: 37-44 Preacher: Marlene Bessette “Two men will be out in the field; one will be taken, and one will be left. Two women will be grinding at the mill; one will be taken, and one will be left. Therefore, stay awake! For you do not know on which day your Lord will come.”… read more →
Readings: Acts 7: 55-60; Revelation 22: 12-14, 16-17,20; John 17: 20-26 Preacher: Marlene Bessette If we look at the context of this gospel reading, Jesus has just shared a meal with his disciples in loving friendship, washed their feet as servant leader, given them a new commandment to love as he loves, and told them of his leaving. Then in… read more →