Readings: Wisdom 6:12-16; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Matthew 25: 1-13   Click here to download a PDF of this homily. Preacher: Gee Gee Micoli Readings: Wisdom 6:12-16; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Matthew 25: 1-13 Preacher: Gee Gee Micoli Who doesn’t like going to a wedding? It is a joyous occasion where two people profess their love to each other. It is celebrated with… read more →

Readings: Malachi 1:14B-2:2B, 8-10; 1 Thessalonians 2:7B-9, 13; Matthew 23: 1-12    Click here to download  PDF of this homily. Preacher: Cathy Kamp “It’s a busy time.” How often do we hear this? How often do we say this? Especially as the school year gets underway, Fall sports gear up, and the prospect of Christmas preparations loom on the horizon,… read more →

Readings: Exodus 22:20-26; 1 Thessalonians 1:5C-10; Matthew 22:34-40  Click here to download a PDF of this homily. Preacher: Patrick Fox All three readings for today offer an opportunity for critical contemporary reflection. We hear of how we ought to treat aliens. We hear that the word has been brought to all places. And finally we hear Jesus echoing the Hebrew… read more →

Readings: Isaiah 45: 1, 4-6; 1 Thessalonians 1: 1-5B; Matthew 22: 15-21    Click here to download PDF of this homily. Preacher: Brigit Hurley Today’s Gospel reading appears to be “ripped from the headlines,” raising issues that have been in our news and in our public discourse lately about Americans’ values—such as, questions about separation of church and state, and… read more →

Readings: Isaiah 25:6-10A; Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20; Matthew 22:1-14        Click here to download a PDF of this homily. Preacher: Giovina Caroscio In today’s first reading, two images—one tender and one extravagant—seize my attention. With gentleness and love Isaiah proclaims, “The Lord God will wipe away the tears from every face.” These words bring comfort as we grapple with… read more →

Readings: Readings: Isaiah 5:1-7; Philippians 4: 6-9; Matthew 21:33-43     Download a PDF of this homily. Preacher: Gloria Ulterino Violence, mayhem and murder! What a tough Gospel! To say nothing of Isaiah’s judgment! Are we to be forever stuck with a god who seemingly hurls thunder bolts? Who seemingly indicts and punishes? Or, is something far greater at work… read more →

Readings: Ezekiel 18: 25-28; Philippians 2:1-11; Matthew 21:28-32      Click here to download PDF of this reflection. Preacher: Sheryl Zabel Actions do speak louder than words. Jesus’ parable about two brothers and the vineyard is a perfect illustration of this. Although the first brother said that he would not go to the vineyard and work, he changed his mind… read more →

Readings: Isaiah 55:6-9; Philippians 1:20C-24, 27A; Matthew 20: 1-16A          Click here to download a PDF of this homily Preacher: Nora Bradbury-Haehl When I was a kid and complained, “That’s not fair,” my dad, the smart-aleck philosopher, always delivered a quick response with a twinkle in his eye and a little twitch at the corner of his… read more →

Readings: Sirach  27:30 – 28:7;  Romans  14: 7 – 9;  Matthew  18: 21 – 35         Click her to download a PDF of this reflection Preacher:     Ruth Maier  SSJ God’s Word for today presents us with the challenge of forgiveness. How often do we pray the prayer that Jesus taught us,  “… forgive us our trespasses as we… read more →

Readings: Ezekiel 33: 7-9; Romans 13: 8-10; Matthew 18:15-20                        Click here to download a PDF of this reflection Preacher: Rev. Paul English “Good evening, Mr. Phelps,” the TV show began back in 1966, “Your mission, should you choose to accept it…” always led to an exciting episode that pitted… read more →