Sermons

Second Sunday in Lent , March 16

This beautiful, maternal image is given by Jesus as he names his desire to bring all of his people under his wings.  And all of his people includes you.

First Sunday in Lent , March 9

The temptations of Jesus are very famous.  In them, we learn a lot about Jesus’ willingness not to take short cuts or accept ersatz versions of his mission.  What does each temptation reveal about who Jesus is, and what he has come to do?

Ash Wednesday, February 23

Often what we think is the end is really a new beginning. Great hope lies in the ashes.

Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany, February 23

Tough words from Jesus today about loving one’s enemies.  But not unexpected: Jesus died for all humanity, therefore erasing the category of enemy.  How are we to live this ethic?