Sunday March 16, 2014
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Second Sunday of Lent
March 16, 2014
Fragments from The Word
Lent explores our journey into Resurrection Light.
We glimpse this holy light on this ancient mountain of Transfiguration. Continue reading
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Fragments from The Word: Matthew 4: 1-11
Sunday March 9, 2014
We long for a new watered garden of hope.
We wait for new seeds from the despairing sands of doubt, revenge and anger.
We journey through narrow, scorched paths of sorrow, sadness and un-forgiveness.
A lasting spring garden waits in our souls. Continue reading
Sunday March 2, 2014
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Isaiah
We forget the love God has for us.
We forget that we are called into life and that we are pure gift.
We forget our worth, our voice and our purpose. Continue reading
Luke 2:22-40
The Presentation of the Lord: Sunday February 2, 2014
We approach the temple with Mary and Joseph and the Child Jesus.
Simeon and Anna await the miracle of Jesus.
Their lives, hearts and hopes are set upon the promise of the Messiah. Continue reading
Fragments from the Word
The Baptism of the Lord
We conclude the Christmas season with water and voice.
John invites his cousin to the Jordon.
God the Father speaks from a cloud.
The beloved Jesus begins his ministry. Continue reading
These reflections are the leftover fragments from my homily this morning, Sunday January 5, 2014. Matthew 2:1-12. The Epiphany of the Lord.
Fragments from The Word
Epiphany January 5, 2014
Matthew 2:1-12
We are all searching for a “white-light” experience.
Where the past will be forgiven and forgotten.
Where the future will be outlined with assurance and certainty.
Where relationships will be fruitful and generative. Continue reading
These reflections are the leftover fragments from my homily this morning, Sunday December 29, 2013. Matthew 2:13-15,19-23 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
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The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Sunday December 29, 2013
Most family relationships are complicated.
It is not always easy to get along with those we love the most.
Adult children home from college resist being treated like children.
Teens want a real voice in life.
Aging parents miss their adult children who live miles away.
Not easy to care for elderly parents or young children who all want independence.
My brother and I never really spoke until after our parents died. Continue reading
These reflections are the leftover fragments from my homily this morning, Sunday December 22, 2013. Matthew 1:18-24. The Fourth Sunday of Advent.
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Fourth Sunday of Advent
December 22, 2013
The rush of prophetic voices is softened by Joseph’s dream.
The finger pointing of John into the direction of the adult Christ is replaced with waiting for Jesus to be born.
John’s cry that repentance finds a place within us now becomes a tender moment of an expectant father’s dream to keep his family safe. Continue reading
These reflections are the leftover fragments from my homily this morning, Sunday December 15, 2013. Matthew 11:2-11. The Third Sunday of Advent.
Fragments from The Word
December 15, 2013
I shared lunch with retired Bishop Richard Hanifen on Thursday.
I had not seen him since 1987 when I left Colorado Springs.
Bishop Hanifen ordained me a deacon in 1982. Continue reading
These reflections are the leftover fragments from my homily this morning, Tuesday December 10, 2013. Matthew 18:12-14. Tuesday of the Second Week in Advent.
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Fragments: Matthew 18:12-14
Tuesday December 10, 2013
God chases us.
I cannot think of anything more consoling than this message. Continue reading
Broken But Not Divided 