Homily: 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time

artwork by: Bro. Mickey McGrath 

This weekend we heard how blessed are those who are poor and hungry and woe to those who are rich and well-fed.  Once again Jesus is turning our thinking upside down.  The Beatitudes always seem to perplex many as to what kind of lives we are being called to.

Using some insight from the soon-to-be-released book by world renowned liturgical music composer David Haas, along with wisdom from Lutheran minister Nadia Bolz-Weber who provides current context for a sermon we have heard so many times - together they may just open all of our eyes to seeing how we can all bring forth the reign of God.  Check it out and see what I mean…

To listen to a podcast of the homily, click here

For the text of the homily, click here

For the readings of the Sunday, click here

To pre-order Rejoice and Be Glad – (Y)Ours is the Kingdom of God, by David Haas, click here

More of The Good Samaritan

In light of all that has been happening these past few weeks in Orlando and Dallas and the ensuing protests across the country and the growing political debates, it would seem that the timing of this past Sunday’s Gospel – the story of the Good Samaritan - hit home for many preachers and listeners.  Echoes of various homilies are still being replayed as many look to make sense of the violence and discerning the same question asked by the lawyer in the Gospel: “Who is my neighbor.”

So as you spend time in prayer this week, you may want to hear what others were preaching this past Sunday.  Since homilies are meant to be heard, the following links (just click on the person’s name) will take you to the audio of each message.  None are more than 11 minutes…each person having a different slant on the topic.  Some may be somewhat shocking…but then again, so is the true Gospel.

Fr. James Martin, SJ

Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM
(link includes the reading of the Gospel, homily begins at the 3:00 mark)

Nadia Bolz-Weber

Deacon Jim Knipper