July - 2021

Homilies

The "breaking open" of the Word of God, that is, the homily is as essential as the "breaking the bread" and the pouring of the Cup. The Eucharistic Liturgy is a double table of the presence of Christ in Word and Sacrament. Below are past and recent homilies.

Ordinary 18

The Eighteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15; Psalm 78; Ephesians 4:17, 20-24; John 6:24-35 The second in a series on John 6. The desert can be a hostile place. Food is scare and the lack of water threatens … Continue reading →

David Wm. Mickiewicz

Jul 31, 20215 min read

Ordinary 17

The Seventeenth Sunday of Ordinary Time 2 Kings 4:42-44; Psalm 145; Ephesians 4:1-6; John 6:1-15 The first in a series on John 6. I have recently discovered the art of a German priest by the name of Sieger Köder [1925 … Continue reading →

David Wm. Mickiewicz

Jul 24, 20214 min read

Ordinary 16

The Sixteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time Jeremiah 23:1-6; Psalm 23; Ephesians 2:13-18; Mark 6:30-34 The third and final in a series. As we complete our reflection on the role of Catholics, elected Catholic officials and our bishops in the public … Continue reading →

David Wm. Mickiewicz

Jul 15, 20216 min read

Ordinary 15

The Fifteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time Amos 7:12-15; Psalm 89; Ephesians 1:3-14; Mark 6:7-13 The second in a series. In light of the Biden, Bishops, Communion debate, last week I began a conversation and raised questions on what it means … Continue reading →

David Wm. Mickiewicz

Jul 9, 20214 min read

Ordinary 14

The Fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time Ezekiel 2:2-5; Psalm 123; 2 Corinthians 12:7-10; Mark 6:1-6a The first in a series. We’ve seen the headlines. It’s some configuration of: Biden, bishops, communion, and abortion. My thoughts today are of necessity complex … Continue reading →

David Wm. Mickiewicz

Jul 3, 20214 min read