Reflections on the Word

Fr. Jan reminds us that we are supposed to love one another deeply as Christ loves us. // Readings (Cycle #)// 1st Reading Psalm 2nd Reading Gospel

Fr. Jan discusses the difficulty of listening to the Gospel of John and reminds of what we have entered into as a Christian and to do the work of love. // Readings (Cycle B)// Acts of the Apostles 10:25-26,34-35,44-48 Psalm 98:1,2-3,3-4 1 John 4:7-10 John 15:9-17

Fr. James gives us a little background trivia on the Gospel of John to help us understand the particular verses of the Gospel reading, the I AM discourse. // Readings (Cycle B)// Acts of the Apostles 9:26-31 Psalm 22:26-27,28,30,31-32 1 John 3:18-24 John 15:1-8

Deacon Jeff talks about God's promise of redemption. // Readings (Cycle #)// Acts of the Apostles 10:34a,37-43 Psalm 118:1-2,16-17,22-23 Colossians 3:1-4 or 1 Corinthians 5:6b-8 John 20:1-9

Fr. James keeps it short and to the point. The reason we are celebrating is the reading of the passion to give us material or reflection for Holy Week. // Readings (Cycle B)// Mark 11:1-10 or John 12:12-16 Isaiah 50:4-7 Psalm 22:8-9,17-18,19-20,23-24 Philippians 2:6-11 Mark 14:1—15:47

Fr. Jan begins with a few announcements before discussing the third scrutiny. Learn more about these ancient rites: https://smoy.org/blog/scrutinies-and-exorcisms-hollywood-or-church // Readings (Cycle B)// Jeremiah 31:31-34 Psalm 51:3-4,12-13,14-15 Hebrews 5:7-9 John 12:20-33

(2012/03/18) Fr. Jan Schmidt begins with a few announcements. Homily begins around 1:50 mark. He discusses how Jesus brings us hope and how Lent is a time to get in touch with our feelings to change our lives. // Readings (Cycle B)// Numbers 21:4-9 Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22 Ephesians 2:1-10 John 3:14-21

Fr. James discusses why the sellers and the money changers were there in the temple. They were there for a reason, so why did Jesus cast them out? // Readings (Cycle B) // Exodus 20.1-17 Psalm 19.8, 9, 10, 11 Resp. John 6:68c 1 Corinthians 1.22-25 John 2.13-25

(2012/12/02) Deacon Jeff asks us the question who are the unclean in our lives? the untouchables? what makes them so? // Readings (Cycle B) // Lv 13:1-2, 44-46 Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11 1 Cor 10:31-11:1 Mk 1:40-45

Fr. James Brooks, invites us to reflect on who Jesus is not what he said. // Readings (Cycle B) // Deuteronomy 18:15-20 Psalm 95:1-2,6-7,7-9 1 Corinthians 7:32-35 Mark 1:21-28

(2012/15/01) Fr. Anthony Brausch talks about our identity and how to walk in fellowship with God reveals to us who we actually are.  // Readings (Cycle B) // 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19 Psalm 40:2, 4, 7-8, 8-9, 10 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20 Jn 1:35-42

Fr. James explains the importance of joy. // Readings (Cycle B) // Isaiah 61:1-2a,10-11 Luke 1:46-50,53-54 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 John 1:6-8,19-28

Fr. James reflects on the very first phrase of the Gospel of Mark “The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God” // Readings (Cycle B) // Isaiah 40:1-5,9-11 Psalm 85:9-14 2 Peter 3:8-14 Mark 1:1-8

Fr. James reminds us that God forms us just at the potter forms the clay. // Readings (Cycle B) // Isaiah 63:16b-17,19b;64:2-7 Psalm 80:2-3,15-16,18-19 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 Mark 13:33-37

As the liturgical year comes to a close with the Feast of Christ the King, Fr. James explains the key to the Gospel is a change of mindset. // Readings (Cycle A) // Ezekiel 34:11-12,15-17 Psalm 23:1-2,2-3,5-6 Corinthians 15:20-26,28 Matthew 25:31-46

Fr. James takes a deep dive into the Parable of the Talents discussing the importance of understanding the parable within the context of the time and the culture in which Jesus gave it so that we can understand the richness of the message it gives. // Readings (Cycle A) // Proverbs 31:10-13,19-20,30-31 Psalm 128:1-2,3,4-5 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6 Matthew 25:14-30

Fr. James reflects on what Christianity is and reminds of us our origin with the early Christians who knew Christianity was not doctrine or teachings but rather a way of life. // Readings (Cycle A) // Malachi 1:14b—2:2b,8-10 Psalm 131:1-3 1 Thessalonians 2:7b-9,13 Matthew 23:1-12

(2011/10/30) Fr. Anthony Brausch reflects on our call as a Christian to be at the service of our spiritual family. He reminds us we are called give life to other by inviting them into a relationship with Jesus a blessing that lasts for all eternity. // Readings (Cycle A) // Malachi 1:14b—2:2b,8-10 Psalm 131:1-3 1 Thessalonians 2:7b-9,13 Matthew 23:1-12

(2011/10/23) Fr. Jan reminds us that the exit sign is the most important sign in the church because right outside that door is mission territory and we are responding to a world left with a void only Jesus can fill. // Readings (Cycle A) // Exodus 22:20-26 Psalm 18:2-4,47,51 1 Thessalonians 1:5c-10 Matthew 22:34-40

(2011/09/25) Fr. Jan Schmidt challenges us to follow God's ways not our own. // Readings (Cycle A) // Ezekiel 18:25-28 Psalm 25:4-9 Philippians 2:1-11 Matthew 21:28-32 SUPPORT SMOY   To help us in the church’s mission to “go and make disciples of all nations”:    Online: https://bit.ly/ChurchOffering

Fr. Anthony Brausch reminds us that the Ascension gives us the hope and assurance that we are given a glorified body in the afterlife. // Readings (Cycle A) // Acts of the Apostles 1:1-11 Psalm 47:2-3,6-9 Ephesians 1:17-23 Matthew 28:16-20

(2011/05/01) The Second Sunday of Easter is called Divine Mercy Sunday. Fr. Anthony Brausch talks about the beatification of Pope John Paul II and how he brought the message of God's mercy to us. // Readings (Cycle A) // Acts 2:42-47 Psalm 118:2-4,13-15,22-24 1 Peter 1:3-9 John 20:19-31

Fr. Pasala's homily for the Third Sunday of Lent. Date: 03/15/20

Fr. Bedel's homily for the Third Sunday of Lent Date: 03/15/20

Fr. Pasala's homily for the Second Sunday of Lent. Date: 03/08/20