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.

Pascha IV

The Fourth Sunday of Easter 2020 – Cycle A Acts 2:14a, 36-41; Psalm 23, 1 Peter 2:20b-25; John 10:1-10 Living in the 21st century and in a technologically modern culture, it can often be difficult to resonate with Jesus’ parables … Continue reading →

David Wm. Mickiewicz

May 2, 20204 min read

Pascha III

The Third Sunday of Easter 2020 – Cycle A Acts 2:14:22-33; Psalm 16; Peter I 1:17-21; Luke 24:13-35 So, what are you discussing and debating about these days? Why are you downcast? What’s going on? Talk about relevant questions coming … Continue reading →

David Wm. Mickiewicz

Apr 25, 20205 min read

Pascha II

The Second Sunday of Easter 2020 – Cycle A Acts 2:452-47; Psalm 118; 1 Peter 1:3-9; John 20:19-31 It is two days since Jesus was crucified and buried. The disciples are in a house with the doors locked. They are … Continue reading →

David Wm. Mickiewicz

Apr 16, 20203 min read

The Sarced Triduum – Pascha I

Triduum Sacrum Pascha I: Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Psalm 118; 1 Corinthians 5:6b-8; Matthew 28:1-10 Are you scared during this pandemic? I expect we all are to some degree. Afraid of catching the … Continue reading →

David Wm. Mickiewicz

Apr 13, 20203 min read

The Sacred Triduum – Good Friday

Triduum Sacrum: Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion Isaiah 52:13 – 53:12; Psalm 31; Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9; John 18:1 – 19:42 Coronavirus. Did you know that “corona” is the Latin word for “crown”? Like the crown of thorns woven … Continue reading →

David Wm. Mickiewicz

Apr 13, 20202 min read

The Sacred Triduum – Holy Thursday

Triduum Sacrum: Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper Exodus 12:1-8; 11-14; Psalm 116; I Corinthians 11:23-26; John 13:1-15 How utterly strange this year that on the night, this night, in which Jesus took bread and wine and handed over to … Continue reading →

David Wm. Mickiewicz

Apr 13, 20203 min read

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