Tag Archives: Priesthood

November 17, 2023 – Pastor’s Note

Two questions I have answered via e-mail recently, that seem worthy of answering here: Tithe to the parish? I was not clear in my tithing homily last week about how to think about support for the parish. Ultimately, what matters is how much money you give away. But when you think about how much ofContinue reading “November 17, 2023 – Pastor’s Note”

September 03, 2023 – You Duped Me, O Lord

The sermon covers the speaker’s journey towards priesthood, initially rejected by a seminary due to his questioning nature. Despite a brief sense of relief, he accepted his calling to serve as a priest. The sermon uses this experience to contextualize a teaching from Jeremiah about accepting tasks from the Lord, no matter how challenging, likening it to giving a “blank check” to God, symbolizing total surrender. The speaker concludes that, despite the difficulties inherent in such surrender, unquestionably answering the Lord’s call is inherently rewarding.

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April 06, 2023 – In Your Midst as One Who Serves

On Holy Thursday, the priesthood and Eucharist were instituted by Christ as essential reminders of His presence and service among believers. The priest serves as Christ’s representative, emphasizing the importance of humility and service in the faith. Each baptized individual is called to embody this presence and serve others through their actions.

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