02/25/18 The Root: Transparent and Vulnerable

Homily from the Second Sunday of Lent.

Can I be honest?

Many people find it incredibly difficult to be honest...even with themselves. But unless we get past the surface to the root of what is truly in our hearts, not only will we not know ourselves, no one else will know us either. In our relationship with God, we need to be honest with what is in our heart, we need to entrust what we've found to Him, and we need to be vulnerable enough to receive His love.

Mass Readings from February 25, 2018:
Genesis 22:1-2, 9, 10-13, 15-18
Psalm 116:10, 15, 16-17, 18-19
Romans 8:31-34
Mark 9:2-10

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02/18/18 The Root: Age of Compromise

Homily from the First Sunday of Lent.

Are these ashes no more than skin deep?

We live in a unique time. It is, in many ways, an age marked by a disposition towards compromise. One where convictions and beliefs are quickly and easily discarded whenever they become inconvenient. But the Christian must be able to stand. Therefore, the follower of Christ must go to the places of testing: the desert, the heart, the root.

Mass Readings from February 18, 2017:
Genesis 9:8-15
Psalm 25:4-9
1 Peter 3:18-22
Mark 1:12-15

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02/14/18 The Root: The Imposter

Homily from Ash Wednesday.

Are these ashes no more than skin deep?

Many people spend their time living as an imposter in their own lives. Even Christians will often be tempted to allow the power and grace of God to only go skin deep. But this Lent, you can choose a Lenten practice that will reach your heart…all the way down to the root.

Mass Readings from February 14, 2017:
Joel 2:12-18
Psalm 51:3-4,5-6,12-13,14,17
2 Corinthians 5:20—6:2
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18

02/11/18 Discipleship 101: Free to Obey

Homily from the Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time.

What happens when the disciple knows better than the rabbi?

A person can be touched and made new by Jesus and still not be a disciple. One common aspect of discipleship is actually doing what the rabbi tells one to do. But what happens when the disciple knows better than the rabbi? The answer is: they cease to be a disciple. But what is needed when the disciple thinks they know better than the rabbi? The answer is...they need obedience.

Mass Readings from February 11, 2017:
Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46
Psalm 32:1-2, 5, 11
1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1
Mark 1:40-45

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02/04/18 Discipleship 101: Free to Keep a Promise

Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time.

Having a duty is a privilege. Doing your duty is a freedom.

Duties and obligations are often seen as burdens. They restrict us from doing what we want and being able to enjoy life. But is this accurate? It turns out that being entrusted with a duty is a gift…and being able to do that duty is a power.

Mass Readings from February 4, 2017:
Job 7:1-4, 6-7
Psalm 147:1-6
1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23
Mark 1:29-39

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