Homily – Jan. 21, 2024
If you listen to these Gospel stories that we hear week after week it seems that Jesus is always inviting people to “come.” In John 21 on the shore over an open fire the Risen Jesus has prepared breakfast for the disciples who have just landed on shore with a huge...
Homily – Jan. 14, 2024
Two of John’s disciples are following behind Jesus. Jesus notices them and turns and asks, “What are you looking for?” Jesus knew their hearts so what he was really asking was, In other words, “What do you want for your life? If Jesus were to ask you that question,...
Homily – Dec. 25, 2023
Part of my role as priest for a parish like St. Victoria includes what I call a backstage pass to people’s lives. With it I have the privilege of being in on some of the most intimate moments of a family’s life together, the good times and the hard times and...
Homily – Dec. 17, 2023
Today we light the third candle on the Advent wreath. The candle of joy. The Advent wreath is a wonderful visual for us of our progress through Advent, and indeed of our progress in the Christian life. We begin with the wreath itself. Its circular shape and its...
Homily – December 3, 2023
The strawberry In today’s Gospel passage from Mark we’re told to be alert, to stay awake. But what are we to stay awake for? We’re to stay awake for the coming of the Lord. If we’re sleepwalking our way through life, we’ll miss it. So, the coming of the Lord, when...
Homily – Dec. 10, 2023
Advent - A Time of Quiet Anticipation I shared in last week’s homily that there are three different moments of the Lord’s coming. There was the coming at Bethlehem, his coming at the end of time, and the coming of Jesus into our hearts. So, as the Baptist would say,...
Homily – November 19, 2023
Aging well Last night I went to the Eagle’s concert. They’re all in their 70’s. And so was a lot of the crowd that was there. So this homily is for everyone who’s in their 70’s or older. The other day I heard someone about my age say, “You know what happens when...
Homily – August 27, 2023
About a month ago I joined high school students from St. Victoria on their mission trip to Greensboro, North Carolina. On a mission trip you go out and serve during the day and at night you gather to fellowship with the other groups attending the camp. By the way,...
Homily Blog, July 2, 2023
Peewee Reese Father Bob White The year was 1947. It was April 17th, the opening home game for the old Boston Braves. The Braves were hosting their old rivals the Brooklyn Dodgers. When the Dodgers took to the field that day a player new to the team took at his...
Homily Blog, June 18, 2023
Practice Makes Perfect Deacon Ray Ortman Several years ago a survey identified the most well-known wisdom sayings from our youth. Among the most common are “treat others how you’d like to be treated” and “if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” But the most...