Homily: 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time

We all have some degree of fear – so what does yours look like?  A recent poll shows that our top current fears are rooted in COVID, gun violence, health and politics. This weekend’s Gospel of Jesus calming the waters is all about Jesus confronting his disciples about their fear. Why? Because fear has a way of controlling our emotions and leading us to actions that are unloving. For the opposite of fear is not bravery. The opposite of fear is love.  Check it out and see what I mean…

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Homily: Palm Sunday

 

I was blessed to have just returned from spending three weeks with my nineteen-month-old granddaughter, Bloom. During our time together she retaught me one of the core lessons we need to be reminded of this Palm Sunday as we move into Holy Week.  What did she do and what did she teach me?  Check it out…

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