Category Archives: Homily

October 30, 2022 – Responding to Love Concretely

In the Gospel story of Zacchaeus, a despised tax collector, Jesus chooses to stay with him, demonstrating that God’s love is unearned. Zacchaeus, despite no previous signs of conversion, responds in love and commitment after being chosen by Jesus. Similarly, we are all chosen and loved by God regardless of our actions. Making a concrete commitment, like Zacchaeus did, in response to God’s love, is crucial. Given a discipleship commitment form, individuals are encouraged to make deliberate choices for the Lord, reflecting on concrete actions to respond to God’s love.

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October 23, 2022 – Next Step: Pray Every Day

The post discusses Father Ciszek’s experience as a missionary in the Soviet Union, his struggle with willfulness, and the importance of surrendering to God’s will. Father Ciszek’s imprisonment and interrogation revealed his reliance on self, ultimately leading to his surrender and finding peace in submitting to God’s will. The lesson emphasizes the need to abandon one’s willfulness through prayer, acknowledging God’s sovereignty, seeking His forgiveness, expressing gratitude, and surrendering personal desires to align with His will. This surrender to God’s will leads to justification and salvation.

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October 02, 2022 – It is the Holy Spirit’s Work

The sermon emphasizes the challenges of living an authentic Christian life and the need for reliance on the Holy Spirit. It highlights the Spirit’s role in carrying out God’s work in us through the sacraments and encourages making space for the Spirit to act. Emphasizes the power of saying “yes” to witness the Spirit’s transformative work.

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