Sunday Homilies

As I impose ashes on Ash Wednesday I say the words, “Remember that you are of dust, and to the dust you shall return,” But in my mind I say, “Remember that you are of the earth, and to the earth you shall return”. For me, Lent is the season to return to the elementary...

As I impose ashes on ash Wednesday I say the words, “Remember that You are of dust, and to the dust you shall return,” But in my mind I say, “Remember that You are of the earth, and to the earth you shall return.”  For me Lent is the season to return to the...

In the easter story notice the ways the lord jesus is made known following his resurrection.  To the disciples on the road to Emmaus he is breaking of bread.  To Mary, at the tomb, he is made known by the sound of his voice speaking her name.  To...

Why is the mount of transfiguration observed on the last Sunday following the epiphany? Perhaps it is the ultimate epiphany of Jesus’ divine nature? Perhaps, it is that iconic “mountaintop experience” that we all must descend from to face the struggles and suffering...

Why is the mount of transfiguration observed on the last Sunday following the epiphany?  Perhaps it is the ultimate epiphany of Jesus’ divine nature? Perhaps, it is that iconic “mountaintop experience that we all must descend from to face the struggles and...

I have been talking about what it means to live your life in circle; a circle of mutual support, affirmation, inspiration, and work. Living, working, and growing with others.  Today we will gather to say goodbye and celebrate the life of Jack Mapes. So I wish to...