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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.
Christmas III – Mother of God
Christmas III – The Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God Numbers 6:22-27; Psalm 67; Galatians 4:4-7; Luke 2:16-21 Last year began with one war in the headlines and ends with two wars. The war in Ukraine, begun in February … Continue reading →
David Wm. Mickiewicz
Dec 29, 20233 min read
Christmas II – The Holy Family
Christmas II – The Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14; Psalm 128; Colossians 3:12-21; Luke 2:22-40 The New York Times columnist, David Brooks, wonderfully relates how when reading a book at his dining … Continue reading →
David Wm. Mickiewicz
Dec 29, 20234 min read
Christmas I – Nativity
The Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord Isaiah 9:1-6; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-14 She wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. Has there ever … Continue reading →
David Wm. Mickiewicz
Dec 21, 20234 min read
Advent IV
The Fourth Sunday of Advent 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Psalm 89; Romans 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-38 Do you know what “the talk” is? If you are not a black parent, I don’t expect you do. In his book, Between … Continue reading →
David Wm. Mickiewicz
Dec 21, 20234 min read
Advent III
The Third Sunday of Advent Isaiah 61:1-2a, 10-11; Psalm [Luke 1:46-50, 53-54]; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24; John 1:6-8, 19-28 The spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me. The prophet is not anointed with oil … Continue reading →
David Wm. Mickiewicz
Dec 16, 20233 min read
Advent II
The Second Sunday of Advent Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11; Psalm 85; 2 Peter 3:8-14; Mark 1:1-8 Comfort, give comfort to my people says your God. When was the last time you felt comforted? What was happening in your life that you … Continue reading →
David Wm. Mickiewicz
Dec 9, 20233 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 Eve, the mother of all the living. Sarah, who laughed at bearing a child in her old age became mother … Continue reading →
David Wm. Mickiewicz
Dec 6, 20232 min read
Advent I
The First Sunday of Advent Isaiah 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7; Psalm 80; 1 Corinthians 1:3-9; Mark 13:33-37 Why do you let us wander, O God and harden our hearts? There is none who calls upon your name, who rouses themselves to … Continue reading →
David Wm. Mickiewicz
Dec 2, 20234 min read
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