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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.
Mary, Mother of God
Christmas III – The Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God Numbers 6:22-27; Psalm 67; Galatians 4:4-7; Luke 2:16-21 Going through the house after mom died I came across a series of binders. They are filled with photos, concert … Continue reading →
David Wm. Mickiewicz
Dec 30, 20213 min read
Holy Family
Christmas II – The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph 1 Samuel 1:20-22, 24-28; Psalm 84; 1 John 3:1-2, 21-24; Luke 2:41-52 It is impossible to paint the Holy Family realistically. We do not know what they looked like. … Continue reading →
David Wm. Mickiewicz
Dec 22, 20214 min read
Nativity
Christmas I – Nativity of the Lord At Night: Isaiah 9:1-6; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-14 I’m tired. Tired of the pandemic. I am weary. Weary of the hateful and racist name calling and behavior of members of Congress. … Continue reading →
David Wm. Mickiewicz
Dec 22, 20213 min read
Advent IV
Advent IV Micah 5:1-4a; Psalm 80; Hebrews 10:5-10; Luke 1:39-45 This is the second and final in a series of homilies. The Gospels do not reveal who the magi were so over the ages we’ve made some presumptions about them … Continue reading →
David Wm. Mickiewicz
Dec 16, 20214 min read
Advent III
Advent III / The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Zephaniah 3:14-18a; Isaiah 12; Philippians 4:4-7; Luke 3:10-18 This is the first in a series of homilies. Advent is a season of human conceptions, pregnancies and births: Mary, John, Jesus, … Continue reading →
David Wm. Mickiewicz
Dec 10, 20215 min read
Immaculate Conception
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Genesis 3:9-15,20; Psalm 98; Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12; Luke 1:26-38 Anne and Joachim. Theirs was a grief known by many women and men in all times and places. They grieved … Continue reading →
David Wm. Mickiewicz
Dec 6, 20213 min read
Advent II
Advent II Baruch 5:1-9; Psalm 126; Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11; Luke 3:1-6 What are you certain of in this life? Are you certain of anything? We are regularly challenged in what we consider to be is certain. Yet the recovery of … Continue reading →
David Wm. Mickiewicz
Dec 4, 20214 min read
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