Readings: Genesis 9:8-15; 1 Peter 3:18-22; Mark 1:12-15 Click here to download a PDF of this homily. Preacher: Deirdre McKiernan Hetzler Many years ago, I was at a luncheon with colleagues when the conversation turned to the coming Lenten season. One person said he liked the positive approach that he had heard at Mass, one involving spiritual practices. Another… read more →
Readings: Leviticus 13: 1-2, 44-46; 1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1; Mark 1: 40-45 Click here to download a PDF of this homily. Preacher: Christine Kvam How humiliating. That was my first thought when I looked at this Sunday’s Hebrew Scripture reading from Leviticus. To have to shout, “Unclean!” and live outside the community because of something out of your control…how humiliating. As… read more →
Readings : Job 7: 1-4, 6-7; 1 Corinthians 9: 16-19, 22-23; Mark 1: 29-39 Click here to download a PDF of this homily. Preacher: Margot Van Etten Imagine how stunning Jesus’ appearance in Capernaum was. He stands up to read and teach at the Sabbath synagogue service—and with a word, casts out a raving demon. Coming into Peter’s house, he… read more →
Readings: Deuteronomy 18:15-20; 1Corinthians 7: 32-35; Mark 1: 21-28 Click here to download a PDF of this homily. Preacher: Gee Gee Micoli In the gospel, we find Jesus in Capernaum, a lovely setting overlooking the Sea of Galilee, much like Canandaigua Lake in Western New York. In this first chapter of Mark, Jesus begins his public ministry, teaching “with authority”… read more →
Readings: Deuteronomy 18:15-20; 1Corinthians 7: 32-35; Mark 1: 21-28 Click here to download PDF of this homily. Preacher: Mike Boucher The opening lines from today’s first reading really stood out for me: “Moses spoke to all the people, saying, ‘A prophet like me will the LORD, your God, raise up for you from among your own kin.’ ” For Moses,… read more →
Readings: Deuteronomy 18:15-20; 1Corinthians 7: 32-35; Mark 1: 21-28 Click here to download a PDF of this homily. Preacher: Sr. Chris Wagner In his book The Road to Character, author David Brooks gives the reader example after example of historic figures who lived their lives with a stalwart attention to doing the right thing. Their self-discipline and subjugation of ego… read more →
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 60: 1-6; Ephesians 3: 2-3A, 5-6; Matthew 2: 1-12 Click here to download a PDF of this homily. Preacher: Gloria Ulterino Catherine was her name. You could easily spot her in church—tall, stately, usually wearing a stylish hat. A professional woman, of friendly demeanor, she always accompanied her husband and his disabled daughter. Her husband,Tom, was one of… read more →
Readings: Sirach 3:2-6; 12-14; Colossians 3:12-21; Luke 2:22-40 Click here to download a PDF of this homily. Preacher: Frank Staropoli Holy Family Sunday has a nickname: Elbow Sunday. You can see it happening particularly during the Colossians reading: • “Wives, be subordinate to your husbands” (poke!) • “Husbands love your wives and avoid any bitterness toward them (jab!) • “Children,… read more →
Readings for the Mass at dawn: Isaiah 62:11-12; Titus 3:4-7’ Luke 2: 15-20 Click here to download a PDF of this homily. Preacher: Cathy Kamp Songwriters for How the Grinch Stole Christmas first asked the question, “Where are you Christmas?” Now the song is a staple in our Christmas playlists. This Advent, my wise spiritual director gave me homework—be mindful… read more →