Homily – October 13, 2024

Mistaken Identity I heard this story a while back and it really got my thinking. It was at the peak of the rioting and looting that erupted in the wake of the killing of George Floyd a black man at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer. They had blockaded the 35 W...

Homily – October 6, 2024

Good Old Mideastern Food A little bit about the Gospel story for today. As they would often do the Pharisees approach Jesus with a question. The question is a set up. They’re using it as bate to trap Jesus. To gain the upper hand. To take control. So, they ask Jesus....

In Preparation for October 6, 2024

Mark 10:2-16 Lead in: In Mark 10, the people bring children to Jesus hoping he might bless them.  The disciples try to shoo the children away.  But Jesus says, “Let the children come to me.”  As the child embraces those who care for them, so the Kingdom is for those...

Homily – September 29, 2024

Fr. Bob - Not Efficient but Effective When I was first ordained, I thought it would be a good idea if I took a time management course. Those of you who know me well might say, “Good luck n that.” Yep, I’m the guy who still tries to squeeze ten pounds of work into a...