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 17

The Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2016 – Cycle C Genesis 18:20-32; Psalm 138; Colossians 2:12-14; Luke 11:1-13 Who taught you to pray? How do you pray? Do you experience the presence of God through nature or listen intently to … Continue reading →

David Wm. Mickiewicz

Jul 22, 20164 min read

Ordinary 15

The Fifteenth Sunday Ordinary Time 2016 – Cycle C Deuteronomy 30: 10-14; Psalm 69; Colossians 1:15-20; Luke 10:25-37 Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dallas, Texas. What is happening in our nation; in our world? These incidents continue the sad litany … Continue reading →

David Wm. Mickiewicz

Jul 9, 20163 min read

Ordinary 14

The Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2016 – Cycle C Isaiah 66:10-14c; Psalm 66; Galatians 6:14-18; Luke 10:1-12, 17-20 Would you ever consider telling someone: “I take pride in the sexual abuse scandal and cover-up that has occurred in the … Continue reading →

David Wm. Mickiewicz

Jul 2, 20164 min read

Ordinary 13

The Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2016 – Cycle C 1 Kings 19:16-21; Psalm 16; Galatians 5:1, 13-18; Luke 9:51-62 Who is freer: a person in an ice cream shop with a choice of 32 flavors or a person in … Continue reading →

David Wm. Mickiewicz

Jun 25, 20164 min read

Pascha VIII Pentecost

Pascha VIII: Pentecost Acts 2:1-11; Psalm 104; Corinthians 12: 3-7, 12-13; John 20:19-23 “Jesus breathed on the disciples…” I suddenly thought of the breath of the ox and donkey we place in our stable scenes at Christmas. The two animals … Continue reading →

David Wm. Mickiewicz

May 14, 20164 min read

Pascha VII

Pascha VII 2016 – Cycle C Acts 7:55-60; Psalm 97; Revelation 22: 12-14, 16-17, 20; John 17: 20-26 “But they cried out in a loud voice, covered their ears, and rushed upon [Stephen] together. They threw him out of the … Continue reading →

David Wm. Mickiewicz

May 7, 20165 min read

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