Readings: Habakkuk 1:-2-3. 2: 2-4; 2 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14; Luke 17: 5-10. Preacher: Deni Mack A man said, “I thought I’d lost my faith until I saw what Sr. Norma is doing in McAllen, Texas.” Sr. Norma stirred his faith into flame. Sr. Norma Pimental, MJ (Missionaries of Jesus) spoke at Nazareth College recently as part of the Msgr. Shannon… read more →
Readings: Amos 6:1a, 4-7; 1 Timothy 6:11-16; Luke 16:19-31 Preacher: Cathy Kamp One excellent way to dive deep into this Jubilee Year of Mercy is by studying and praying with the parables of mercy, especially in Luke’s Gospel. We had that opportunity on the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time two weeks ago when we looked at the lost sheep, the… read more →
Readings: Amos 8:4-7; 1 Timothy 2:1-8; Luke 16: 1-13 Preacher: Joan Sobala, SSJ For what are we enthusiastic in life? The readings from Amos and Luke’s Gospel this weekend make us zero in on one particular aspect of our enthusiasm: Are we more concerned for our integrity or our self-interest? The merchants in Amos’ day exploited the public. They not… read more →
Readings: Exodus 32: 7-11, 13-14; 1 Timothy 1:12-17; Luke 15:1-32 Preacher: Deni Mack Several people have said the story of the prodigal son is their favorite. Some relate to the wasteful, wandering son; others to the unforgiving brother and many to the forgiving father. If truth be told, we are something like each of those characters at one time or… read more →
Readings: Wisdom 9: 13-18b; Philemon 9-10, 12-17; Luke 14: 25-33 Preacher: Gloria Ulterino Jesus, surely you don’t mean what you’re saying! Hate our parents … our spouse … our children … those nearest and dearest to our hearts! What can I possibly say about that? Then I remembered. We were in London, visiting our son and his family. We had… read more →
Readings: Sirach 3: 17-18, 20, 28-29; Hebrews 12: 18-19, 22-24a; Luke 14: 1, 7 – 14 Preacher: Sister Janet Korn, RSM Did you ever get passed over when you didn’t receive an invitation to a friend’s wedding, or a birthday party, or an anniversary celebration? It really stings! We feel left out and can’t figure out why we were not… read more →
Readings: Isaiah 66: 18-21; Hebrews 12: 5-7, 11-13; Luke 13: 22-30 Preacher: Irene Goodwin Some years ago my family was visiting my brother’s family in New Jersey. My brother was the pastor of a non-denominational church and his daughter invited my son to go to a youth group meeting. The following day, on our way home, my son said to… read more →
Readings: Jeremiah 38: 4-6, 8-10; Hebrews 12:1-4; Luke 12:49-53 Preacher: Sr. Catherine Kanick, SSJ “I have come to set the world on fire.” Some years back at Nazareth College, one of my religious studies professors emphasized, often, that the message of the gospels stays just as applicable today as they did centuries ago. So, what is the meaning of Jesus’… read more →
Readings: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14; 2 Peter 1:16-19; Luke 9:28b-36 Preacher: Michael Stanley Today’s Gospel reading from Luke recounting the glorious Transfiguration of Jesus on top of Mt. Tabor before a trilogy of disciples has held a very special, pivotal and meaningful place in my life. Jesus appeared in dazzling glory with Moses and Elijah before Peter, James, and John as a… read more →
Readings: Ecclesiastes 1:2, 2:21-23; Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11; Luke 12: 13-21 Preacher: Theresa Stanley Isn’t it curious that during this season of summer leisure for many of us, when many spend time at summer cottages, family reunions, picnics, and various travel experiences, that our Sunday readings remind us of our death, the inheritance that we receive and all that we must… read more →