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Feast of the Holy Family. The birth of Christ in Bethlehem. The family's flight into Egypt and their making of a home in Nazareth in Galilee. From out of Egypt, the child Jesus – Son of Abraham, Son of David, Son of God and Savior – comes as the new Moses. Joseph's integral role. The Incarnation of Jesus Christ is rooted in history and community. |
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Midnight carols
Midnight Readings Midnight Homily 10:30 Readings 10:30 Homily |
The Feast of Christmas. Note: We are includung music, readings and Fr. Steve's homilies from both Midnight and 10:30 AM Masses.
In the beginning was The Word – the understanding and rationality of God. Religious faith and reason go hand-in-hand. Guard against imbalance and extremism. God is wed to human reason. Most religions have at their center man's search for God. For Christians and Jews, religion is about God's search for us, through alleys and labyrinths. There is nothing we need to do to have God embrace us. Stop running, hiding and fearing. Allow God to draw near. Our fright is relieved as God entered our lives as a child. No one is afraid of a baby. It is a blasphemy to harm or ignore a child. |
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Fourth Sunday of Advent." Hurry up!" Matthew's story of the Annunciation as seen through the eyes of Joseph. |
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Third Sunday of Advent. "Cheer up! Once I accept that it is not about me, I can look for the hand of God in life." Readings and homily are from the 2 PM Reconciliation Service. |
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Second Sunday of Advent. "Shape up! It's not about me." Sr. Marjorie speaks about today's scripture readings and the needs of retired religious.
(We apologize for the poor audio quality in the first half of the recordings. It gets better about a minute into Sister's talk.) |
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First Sunday of Advent. "Wake up!" |
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Readings and homily. The Feast of Christ the King was established in 1925 by Pope Pius XI during a period of world divisions and economic instabilities: massive strikes, work disruptions, expansion of the Japanese empire, Mussolini's dictatorship, Hitler's Mein Kampf, Stalin's succession to Lenin, political and ethnic purgings. Pius saw the need to call everyone to a basic appreciation of truth. Everything finds its meaning in the cross of Christ, whereby all creation is reconciled to God. Our church's crucifix (a donation of the Rossi and Wolf families) is a sign of hope, not an instrument of death. It carries the image of Christ who is drawing all things to self – reaching out, reconciling, restoring. In the year 2007, the world is still deeply divided. We must be instruments of hope. |
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Readings and homily. Symbols of security and stability. General Motors, Ready Kilowatt, the Temple in Jerusalem. We fear the destruction of our security which would bring to an end our world. Christ says "fear not, and do not be led astray". Trust in God. Do not be dominated by possessions. Do not be victimized by those predicting the end times. St. Theresa of Avila, who established Carmelite monasteries, said it would be a shame if the monasteries made a big noise when falling down. Charles Péguy, in his poem "The Portal of the Mystery of Hope", has God say that the faith He loves best is hope. The truth frees us. |
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Readings and homily. The Resurrection – an event, a time, a thing? Scriptures say it is a person. Jesus Christ said, "I am the resurrection and the life." Resurrection is a relationship. There is a tension, urging and pull toward the completion of life. Learn from our elders. Our God is a living God. If we all truly believed that, how different our lives would be! |
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Hymns, readings and homily. Gospel of the outcasts, rescuing the lost. Jesus vindicates Zachaeus the tax collector. |
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True discipleship is about self-identity, attitudes and relationships. Some people try to focus God's attention on their good works, as opposed to the tax collector who sought the mercy of God in utter humility. The important thing is to be in a right relationship (justified) with God. Religion comes from the Latin word religare – to be bound to something. We cannot bind ourselves to God. God binds to us. |
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The story of the ten lepers. All had been made clean, one realizes that he was also healed. "It is your faith that has healed you." Giving thanks. Studies by three university professors cite the benefits of gratitude. For gracious people, life is good. The gift of life that is from God demands an expression of appreciation. Eucharist is a Greek word that simply means giving thanks. |
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Jesus as the Servant of God. The parable of the mustard seed. The quality, not the quantity, of faith is what is important. |
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The parable of the rich man. On self-absorption and social sin. "I confess to Almighty God and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have sinned through my own faults, in my thoughts and my in my words, in what I have done and in what I have failed to do." Open your eyes and your heart. Be concerned about those who are disadvantaged and on the margin. |
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On good stewardship. You cannot serve two masters. You cannot serve God and man. Be wise and just in managing things large and small. |
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Jesus demands mercy and compassion, not sacrifice. All any person wants is to be fully known and fully loved. View others without prejudice or preferences. Do not be prisoners of your own pride and arrogance. Love the truth more than you love yourself. |
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Our "Blue" Mass. Honoring those who protect and serve. Jesus, in the gospel, emphasizes the seriousness of the commitment to de a disciple. Jesus is the answer to the agony and searching of the human soul. Pope Benedict's pilgrimmage to Austria for the 850th anniversary of the Mariazell shrine to Mary near the city of Vienna. "Auf Christus Schauen" means "Look to Christ". |
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Will you stand with Jesus Christ or with Hyacinth Bouquet? |
8-26-07 |
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Dining at the banquet of the kingdom of God. Who gets in the door? Who doesn't get in? The gift of the Eucharist. Eating and drinking together at a common table is a sign of intimacy, connectedness and unity at the level of soul. Listening to the teacher, not just with ears, but with the heart. Lighting the fire inside. Cardinal Newman described Christian faith as "cor ad cor loquitor" ("heart speaking to heart"). Bishop Leonard Cowley modified that motto translation to "dancing cheek to cheek". It's what gets us in the banquet hall door. |
8-19-07 |
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Powerful words from Jesus. He calls His disciples to recognize the seriousness of the invitation to faith. He is proposing a substantial transformation, not just a simple change. The Spirit turns life upside down. Jesus said, "I have come to bring fire upon the earth and I am eager to have it kindled." The meaning of those words in ancient Middle Eastern culture. |
8-12-07 |
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Luke: Jesus as Master refers to our Lord after the Resurrection. Early Christians believed that our Lord would return on a Sunday at the time of the Eucharist. The Risen Lord will do for us what he did for the disciples the night before He died. Jesus as servant. When He comes in glory, He we wait upon us. Likewise, we are to be a servant Church. We gather at the table each week to be nourished by His Word, body and blood. We are to wash the feet of each other. The New Testament's specific, hands-on images of service. In 1980, in Saginaw, Michigan, newly arrived Bishop Ken Untener said to his diocese, "Hi, I'm Ken. I'm going to be your waiter." Twenty-four years of servant-leadership followed. |
8-4-07 |
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Human beings seek happiness. Wisdom pilots us to right choices in the pursuit of happiness. How our fixation on a project or goal makes our world very small as we become consumed by ourself. How do we use our time and resources? How do we achieve a balance that places us in right relationships? The value of "time wasting" or "just hanging out". A reflection on the collapse of the 35W bridge in Minneapolis. |
7-29-07 |
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Jesus teaches us how to pray with The Lord's Prayer (in the gospels of Matthew and Luke). Prayers are given to us in scripture, Church teachings, song and liturgy. We take those words and make them our own. |
7-15-07 |
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Luke's parable of The Good Samaritan. God's compassion. Maternal nurturing and care. Our hunger for God. The Mystical Body of Christ. |
7-1-07 |
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Readings and homily. 9th chapter of St. Luke. Christ's long pilgrimmage to his glorification, suffering, dying and rising begins, leaving Galilee and "fixing his face" (with resolve) toward Jerusalem. Jesus teaches what it means to be His disciple. We are a pilgrim church and people. Where is God to be worshipped – in the temple, on the mountain, or anywhere there is spirit and truth? Christ tempers the impetuousness (haste) of James and John (the "sons of thunder"). We are called to be spontaneous disciples of Christ, individually and as a Church.
The symbolism of the many bags of food that were brought to church this weekend. Peter Maurin said, "The world will be better off when people are better, and people will be better when they are not so concerned about being better off." Be generous. |
6-24-07 |
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The Feast of St. John the Baptist. "The Little Christmas". John the Baptist as the announcer of The Light. The wonder and mystery of the birth of a child are shrouded in the mystery of God. "What will this child become?" |
6-17-07 |
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Forgiveness and reconciiation. Jesus, as a guest, demonstrates the mercy of God. The "sin eater" in indigineous American tradition. |
6-10-07 |
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The miracle of the multiplication of the loaves and fishes. Also known as "the last supper in Galilee" - a foreshadowing of the night before Jesus died. Our spiritual hunger. |
5-27-07 |
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Pentecost Sunday. Homily: The crowning moment of the Easter season. All that Jesus did and said leads to this moment. The unleashing of the power of the Spirit by which all creation is renewed, enlivened and brought into union with God. Wind and breath are representative of the Spirit. The gifts of the Holy Spirit ennoble the human lives.
Baptism of Zoila. Petitions. |
5-20-07 |
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7th Sunday of Easter: Ascension of the Lord . Three lessons from Acts of the Apostles and the Gospel According to Luke. In decision making and discernment processes, the standard for resolution is the mission – witnessing to the mystery Christ and the reconciliation of all people.
First Communion of Henry, Eleanor and Sarah. |
5-13-07 |
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6th Sunday of Easter. Jesus' gift of peace in the form of the Holy Spirit is the beginning of right relationships with God, ourself and our neighbors. In essential matters of Christian faith we must have unity. In doubtful matters we must have liberty. In all matters we must have charity. |
4-26-07 |
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Confirmation ceremony at Cathedral of Saint Paul. St. Matthew's Choir singing "Holy Spirit, Come to Us / Veni Sancte Spiritus" by Jacques Berthier (Taize Community). |
4-22-07 |
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Father David Schwinghamer, MM, presided at masses while Father Steve continued to enjoy a few days out of town. Fr. David talked about mission. |
4-8-07 |
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Easter. 8:00 AM mass. Men's Club singing. |
4-5-07 |
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Holy Thursday. |
4-1-07 |
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Palm Sunday. No homily today. This recording includes opening songs, blessing of palms, scripture readings, responsorial psalm and a reading of the Passion of Jesus Christ. |
3-25-07 |
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5th Sunday of Lent. Passiontide approaches. Step beyond to something that is new. Isaiah: "Remember not the events of the past. I am making something new. Now it springs forth. Do you see it?" Even though Paul's life was nearing its end, he looked with promise and conviction to the future. Look to the Resurrection of Christ, look toward a new beginning. Through fasting, almsgiving and prayer (listening), we are all in solidarity. |
3-24-07 |
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Morning Prayer during Lent. Saturday, 9 AM. |
3-18-07 |
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4th Sunday of Lent. The third story in the 15th chapter of Luke's Gospel: The Prodigal or "Lost" Son. The all-encompassing love of God is unconditional. There are no limits to God's merciful love. The meaning of forgiveness. |
3-17-07 |
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Lenten Lecture. A comparison of the four Gospel accounts of Jesus being called before the high priests and Sanhedrin, the denial of Peter, and the trial of Jesus. This is the fourth of five Saturday 90-minute lectures given by Fr. Steve Adrian for the preparation of our mental and spiritual life for Holy Week. |
3-11-07 |
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3rd Sunday of Lent. H.V. Morton's travel essay. Pilate had previously carried out in Herod's territory a massacre of "Galilaeans whose blood Pilate mingled with their sacrifices" (Luke 13:1). By sending Jesus to Herod, Pilate made amends for his previous lack of courtesy. The day that Herod and his soldiers mocked Jesus was the same day Pilate and Herod became friends: for before there was enmity between them. |
3-4-07 |
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2nd Sunday of Lent. Today, we read and understand the Old Testament through different glasses than those of Jesus and His contemporaries. Moses and Elijah symbolized the prophets and the law of Israel. The story of David and Absalom foreshadows the Agony in the Garden and Judas hanging himself. It is important to listen attentively to the the Hebrew scriptures, for Jesus and all generations since are the continuation and fulfilment of those ancient stories. |
2-25-07 |
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1st Sunday of Lent. On prayer and hunger. |
2-18-07 |
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7th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Entrance song, Old Testament readings, Responsorial Psalm, Gospel. Sermon: Capital campaign to replace windows in our 50-year-old Parish Center (formerly the SSND convent). The Season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. See bulletin for schedule of worship and educational opportunities. Examine your prayer life -- both public and private prayer -- and be prepared to make a commitment to make space for prayer. The importance of listening. |
2-11-07 |
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6th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Scout Sunday. Scout anthems. Old Testament readings, Responsorial Psalm, Gospel. Sermon: Words about scouting programs at St. Matthew's. Mentoring by word and example. Scripture readings today are about character. In Jesus' time, "Woe to you who are rich" meant woe to those who stole from others. The poor, by contrast, were able to trust and look outward to others. The Beatitudes. |
2-4-07 |
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5th Sunday in Ordinary Time. In today's scripture readings, these persons are called: Isaiah, Paul, Peter, James and John. They claimed they weren't ready. It made no difference. When you are invited to discipleship, you are called not for yourself but for others. Alida Mae's baptism. |
1-28-07 |
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4th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Jesus comes to worship in the synagogue in Nazareth. Jesus reads from Isaiah, "The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me." Jesus begins teaching. The people of Nazareth ask for favor from Jesus. Jesus quotes a proverb, "Physician, heal yourself." Elijah and the foreign widow's faith in time of famine. She gives of her scarcity and much is returned to her. The worship of God is about going out and meeting the needs of your neighbors. It is not about you. |
1-21-07 |
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3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. The beginning of St. Luke's Gospel. The story of Jesus returning to His hometown to read from Isaiah. Jesus is the fulfilment of God's plan. The 61st chapter of Isaiah describes the work or mission of Jesus – to proclaim the good news of God's presence and love. God's love is inclusive. |
1-14-07 |
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2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. Walking as a disciple with Christ. Jesus leaves the pride of Jerusalem to preach in Galilee, a diverse cultural crossroad symbolic of inclusiveness. The changing of water to wine is symbolic of the coming of the kingdom of God. Miracles or signs work in tandem with people. |
1-7-07 |
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Feast of the Epiphany. Contradictions regarding persons, places and emotional response in the telling of the Christmas story. Three wise men eagerly seek the truth. Herod fearfully denies the truth. The "insignificant" town of Bethlehem. Where there is a dominance of power, there is a willingness to succumb to passivity and comfort. Recent writings of Pope Benedict about the specter of materialism and the dictatorship of relativism. An infant challenges the grandiosity and pride of a society, turning things upside down. |
12-31-06 |
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Feast of the Holy Family. The boyhood story of Jesus -- His coming of age. The slaughtering and sharing of lambs during Passover. The role of rabbis and elders in the temple. Jesus takes possession of his place in His Father's house. Mary's trust in God is the model of faith. |
12-24-06 to
12-25-06 |
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Christmas Midnight Mass. Luke's story of Jesus has consequences in this world, as opposed to the stories of Roman deities whose activities took place on mountain tops and in clouds. The simple and complex scenes that have been painted of Jesus' birth. The angel of the Lord announced the Good News to lowly, rowdy shepherds. Read Book of Isaiah, chapter 1, regarding the ox and the donkey who were attentive to the mystery of Christ's birth. View the world standing on your head. |
12-24-06 |
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Fourth Sunday of Advent. After the Annunciation, Mary visits her cousin Elizabeth in the hill country of Judea and shares the good news. Elizabeth replies, "Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb." To be a disciple of Jesus is to hear and then act. William Butler Yeats' commentary on a Medieval painting of Mary. |
12-17-06 |
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4:00 PM Communal Penance Service. Mother Mary's presence in the life of Christ. She is the model of discipleship and the Church. Mary's Magnificat: "My whole being proclaims the glory of God." |
12-17-06 |
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Third Sunday of Advent. John the Baptist calls people to a newness of heart, to prepare for the coming of the Savior. Make sure your neighbor is clothed and fed. Avoid greed. Christmas gifting is to be a reminder of the great gift of God's Son, Jesus. It is an act of religion. Keep your gifting simple and inexpensive. Fr. Steve's appreciation of John Claus. |
12-10-06 |
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Second Sunday of Advent. Luke's world perspective of the story of Jesus. Luke's gospel and his Acts of the Apostles are framed in the context of Jesus proclaimed to all the world. Archelaus as governor of Judea. John the Baptist. The valleys, mountains, crooked paths and rough paths of human behavior which must be made even and smooth. We are to be more than signposts. We must be construction workers for God, preparing the way. |
12-3-06 |
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First Sunday of Advent. Sr. Virginia, SSND, representing the retirement fund for religious sisters and brothers, comments on today's scripture readings. More on the annual national appeal for the Retirement Fund for Religious at National Religious Retirement Office - www.nccbuscc.org |
11-26-06 |
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Feast of Christ the King. What is truth? Aristotle's definition. An anecdote about Dr. Albert Schweitzer. Doing the work of truth is not easy. Truth is often sugar coated or spun. Three scripture passages that define truth. |
11-19-06 |
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The meaning of discipleship, part 6. A disciple of Christ is attuned to the times, seeing hope, promise and opportunity where others see despair and gloom. Pope John XXIII's letter about signs of the times: 1. The collapse of colonial empires as the thirst for freedom grows; 2. The expansion of new technology; and 3. The beginning of the women's movement. Wear the glasses of hope. Trust in the presence of God. Erica's baptism. |
11-12-06 |
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The meaning of discipleship, part 5. The widow and her contribution of two small coins. The cost of discipleship. The worth of a gift is not in its monetary value but in what it "costs" you. Discipleship means sacrifice, loving God with your whole mind, heart, soul and strength. |
11-5-06 |
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The meaning of discipleship, part 4. A lawyer asks Jesus which of the 613 commandments is the most important. About wrestling with choices. Lives fall apart when we respond to every whim that comes along. Use your time, energy and resource wisely, as way to prove your love for the Lord God. Jesus is interested in that which makes the difference, that which transforms your life and the lives of your neighbors. Hannah's baptism. |
10-29-06 |
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The Sacrament of the Annointing of the Sick was administered today.
The meaning of discipleship, part 3. Bartimaeus, the blind beggar. Gratitude or stewardship marks the life of a disciple. We must manage well the gift of life that has been given us. Generosity (from the Latin word for birth) flows from those who are blessed. Greed (from the Greek word pleonexia) means to desire more. As good stewards, we carve out time for public and private prayer, share our gifts and talents with others, and offer our financial resource to works of charity and the work of the gospel. |
10-22-06 |
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The meaning of discipleship, part 2. How do we answer the call? How do we place God at the center of life? Look to serve, not be served. Service means placing the common good above my private good. Joseph O'Hanlon on the Gospel of Mark: The cross of Christ is central to the mystery of faith.
See separate link for Sr. Ann Becker's pitch for Rainbow Pals – adults to partner with our students – and a word about Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. |
10-15-06 |
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The meaning of discipleship, part 1. What does it mean to be a follower of Jesus? How do we regard material things? We need to step back from possessiveness. The rich man found it difficult to do that. |
10-7-06 |
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Jesus challenges the exclusion of people, i.e. the "second class" condition. Every human being bears the image of God. In Jesus' time, a woman could not divorce her husband. Exposing the exploitation of children today in economics and military conflict. What do we do about it? |
10-1-06 |
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The power of the Word and Spirit of God can flow from anyone. Giving a cup of cold water is a sign of holiness and sanctity. Poet Philip Sydney: "Thy necessity is greater than mine." In his book Jesus in America, Richard Fox said, "Some people get it right." Scandalizing another is like putting a stone in their path. Stephen cites a Jewish prayer that is a model of respect for neighbors. Words about the fire of Gehenna. We pray for the gift to be as Jesus taught us to be.
See separate link for Fr. Claudio of diocese of Bucharest who expresses his appreciation for $7100 check from the Community of St. Matthew for the orphan children of Romania. |
9-24-06 |
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The apostle James on wars and conflict. Envy and selfish ambition. Wanting something you can't get or have no right to. Forcing ideologies on others. Christ says we must be willing to yield rather than demand our right-of-way. Read the manual. |
9-17-06 |
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Feast of St. Matthew. Matthew the tax collector was an outsider and imperfect. When Jesus said, "Follow me," Matthew responded and became an apostle and evangelist. He is the patron of those on the outside. |
9-3-06 |
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History of Labor Day and Labor Sunday. The social letters of Pope Pius XI and Pope Leo's 1891 Encyclical on Capital and Labor (Rerum Novarum) helped lay the groundwork for unions and the minimum wage, as well as the moral rights, responsibilities and expectations of both workers and employers. These papal writings influenced Monsignor John A. Ryan and Secretary of State Frances Perkins, who were instrumental in passage of the National Labor Relations Act and the Social Security Act. Fr. Frank Gilligan founded the country's first labor school in St. Paul, MN. Good comes from the heart within, not from the outside. Become part of the solution.
Click here for bulletin letter on labor from Fr. Steve. |
8-27-06 |
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Who we are is reflected in the decisions we have made, large and small, good and poor. Joshua asks the people to make a decision. Jesus similarly challenges his disciples. Some stay, some walk away. In whom will you place your faith? The radical choice is for Jesus Christ. Linking your faith to others' faiths invigorates your own. |
8-20-06 |
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The mystery of God's desire to be in relation with creatures. A reconciliation of all creation is the work of Jesus Christ. He comes that we might have the fullness of life in God. He comes to break down barriers between familes, between neighbors, and between creation and creator. The Eucharist draws us into unity. We become sacraments, ambassadors and agents of God's reconciliation. |
8-13-06 |
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We are a pilgrim people. Like Elijah in the desert, we need the Bread
of Life from heaven to help us on our journey to the fullness of God. |
8-6-06 |
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Gospel: The Transfiguration of Christ. Homily by local missionary Brother Hillary, one of nine Franciscan Brothers of Peace who do street and prison ministry in the City of Saint Paul. "Growing up in a household full of love, my parents gave me everything. I lacked nothing. I only knew what it was to receive. I knew that in accepting God's invitation to the religious life, I would be able to satisfy that one curiosity in the back of my mind: what it is to give." |
7-30-06 |
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The miracle of the loaves and fish. In John's gospel, the young boy who gave his lunch to Jesus empowered Jesus to feed the crowd. The action of human beings is absolutely essential for the action of God to occur. |
7-23-06 |
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Celebrant: Fr. Harvey Ballance from Montclair, New Jersey, representing Catholic Relief Services. He spent 18 years in Argentina. Reflections on world peace. Prayer knows no distance, borders or walls. In today's gospel (Jesus and His disciples going to a deserted place) is our justification for a "vacation" – a retreat, cursillo, marriage encounter, etc. Catholic Relief Services is a service of the U.S. Catholic Bishops which helps needy people outside of the United States. It is an agency with heart. |
7-16-06 |
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The metaphor of the Christian journey. We are a pilgrim people called, sent forth and empowered to proclaim the reign of God. Make the journey simply, with as little baggage as possible. |
7-8-06 |
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Neighbors of the child of Mary and the carpenter. Some deeply resented him. They had a desire to control Jesus, impeding His ability to act. Jesus said "allow God to be in control", however uncomfortable that may be. Trust God to lead you. |
7-2-06 |
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The inclusive love of God. Jesus smashes paradigms when He heals the
outcast woman, as well as the daughter of the prominent synagogue
leader. When the faith of the righteous meets the faith of the outcast,
they are both saved. We are called to view our neighbor through the
lens of God's inclusive love. |
6-25-06 |
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Processional song, readings, Gospel and homily. The storm on the sea. The disciples fear drowning. Jesus calms the wind and waves and rebukes his disciples' lack of faith. Seeing life through various lenses. Hans Lipperhey and the story of how his children helped him invent the telescope in 1600. More at Who invented the telescope? Those who believe are called upon to see the world through the lens of Jesus Christ. They will see the world as God sees it. A far-off God thus becomes close-up and intimate with creation. |
6-18-06 |
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Readings and homily. Feast of the Eucharist. Jesus and His disciples celebrated the Passover -- freedom from slavery. In the praying and eating as a community, liberation becomes personal, real and effective in our lives. The challenge of the Eucharist is for men and women to become witnesses to freedom and liberation. One should not spiritualize the Eucharist to the point of stripping it of flesh and blood. The story of the Passover is about freedom from physical servitude. God cares about the full spectrum of human endeavor. Freedom and salvation are one in the waters of Baptism and in the bread of Communion. |
6-4-06 |
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Feast of Pentecost. First Reading from Acts of the Apostles is presented in seven different languages. Homily: The Feast of Pentecost is a commencement, a new beginning. The disciples of Christ were waiting for the coming of the Spirit. The Spirit comes when people stand together. The Spirit turns life upside down, revealing what we have not seen or heard before. Fr. Steve demonstrated "seeing with the heart" with a huge pair of "God glasses". Creation must be shared with all men and women. If we all truly respect each other, we will live in peace. Only through the power of the Spirit can we see with the eyes of God and hear with the ears of God. |
5-21-06 |
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Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati is a saint for the modern world, and especially for the young people of our time. Born in 1901 in Turin, Italy, his time on earth was short--only 24 years--but he filled it passionately with holy living. Pier Giorgio was a model of virtue, a "man of the beatitudes," as Pope John Paul II called him at the saint's beatification ceremony. More at http://www.3op.org/frassati.php |
5-14-06 |
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St. Isadore, a simple farmer. The work of Christ is done even in commonplace tasks. |
5-7-06 |
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Old Roman Catholic insularity. What my childhood relationships with the Schissler, Fetterman and Applebaum familes taught me. The Church learned its lesson about forbearance and universality at Vatican II in the early 1960s. John Courtney Murray. Archbishop LeFebvre. Society of St. Pius X.
Adeeb Hassenat. |
4-30-06 |
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In meeting the risen Lord in the Eucharist, we grow in goodness and friendship. |
4-23-06 |
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The Spirit of the Living God dispels fear. Collectively, we have enough resources to do the work of Christ. We are called to have courage and hope, to step beyond our fear of scarcity. |
4-16-06 |
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Each of us is destined for everlasting life. That doesn't begin in the future. We are living everlasting life from the moment of our conception. Ask yourself, "Is there life before death?" |
4-9-06 |
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Palm Sunday Passion reading. Holy Week: the culmination of Lent. Walk in the mystery with Christ. Fr. Steve gave a closing talk (which was not recorded) about the Cainites and the Lost Gospel of Judas. Read about it here: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/lostgospel/ |
4-2-06 |
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Creating an open heart |
3-26-06 |
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The Light came into the darkness. Let your light shine. |
3-19-06 |
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Jesus in the temple with the elders and the crowd. |
3-12-06 |
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Mountain-top experiences |
3-5-06 |
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Contracts between God
and people |
2-26-06 |
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Containers, taking risks,
Paderewski w/child |
7-20-03 |
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Eulogy:
Colleen Hau. The Resurrection. |
6-29-03 |
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Peter and Paul: charity
of Christ must prevail |
6-21-03 |
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The brotherhood of Christ |
6-15-03 |
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God is present in our
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