Category Archives: Homily

The Hunted Shepherd

Happy Good Shepherd Sunday! Each year the Fourth Sunday of Easter is our parish feast day, our special annual celebration. What do you think of when you hear this title of Jesus, the Good Shepherd? Maybe for some of us … Continue reading

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Accepting God’s Gifts

Sometimes when I refer to my cats, people will sort of raise their eyebrows and ask “How many do you have?” No doubt they’re afraid I’ll answer “37.” I have two, because I think a cat should not be left … Continue reading

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See, I am Doing Something New

If any of you have ever tried to make small talk with me by chatting about sports, you know I lack the gene that makes sports interesting. Sometimes people think this is just because no one ever tried to explain … Continue reading

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Here I Am

Do you have a dream? Thirty-one hundred years ago there was a woman named Hannah who had a dream. She wanted a child. God heard her prayers, and she gave birth to a son named Samuel. You’d expect Hannah would … Continue reading

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Jump!

How do you start a project? Each of us has a different way to do this. Lately at my job we’ve been trying to start projects more quickly, without months of planning and preparation. This approach is part of a … Continue reading

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