Category Archives: Homily

Seats in heaven

This last weekend’s readings and Gospel were particularly interesting to me. James & John are good Apostles (aren’t they all, save the misguided Judas?), and yet they receive a lot of negative attention in these readings. Not to mention countless … Continue reading

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Feast of St. Paul homily

Why Christianity was still new, it stood apart from the many pagan religions. People knew a person was a Christian because of the way they behaved. A Christian always helped the needy. A Christian spoke of Jesus’ love to anyone … Continue reading

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Homily on the 2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time

A bit late, but here is last week’s homily! Pax, Deacon Jacob Maurer There are two ways to approach ‘calling’ – the call that we receive and the call that we make to others. The first concern of every person … Continue reading

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Homily on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord

Today is the feast of the baptism of the Lord. And we recall how Jesus, at the very start of His ministry, submitted Himself to John the Baptist. It can be a little disconcerting at times, to have celebrated the … Continue reading

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