Deep Calls to Deep Matt Homily – Easter Vigil 2015
Easter Vigil 2015 Homily by Matt Walsh, SJ, associate pastor of the Church of the Gesu (April 4, 2015) Mark 16:1-7 On entering the tomb they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a white robe, and they were utterly amazed. He said to them, “Do not be amazed! You seek Jesus of […]
Matt Homily – Good Friday (evening service) 2015
Good Friday 2015 (evening service) Homily by Matt Walsh, SJ, associate pastor of the Church of the Gesu (April 3, 2015) John 18:1 – 19:42 “There they crucified him, and with him two others, one on either side, with Jesus in the middle. Pilate also had an inscription written and put on the cross. […]
Roc Homily-Good Friday 2015
Good Friday 2015 Homily by Roc O’Connor, SJ, associate pastor of the Church of the Gesu (April 3, 2015) John 18:1 – 19:42 “There they crucified him, and with him two others, one on either side, with Jesus in the middle. Pilate also had an inscription written and put on the cross. It read, ‘Jesus the […]
JPS Homily – Holy Thursday, Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper 2015
John Schlegel, SJ, Matt Walsh, SJ, & Ministers of the Eucharist share the Body & Blood of Christ to Gesu parishioners at the Easter Vigil, 2015 Holy Thursday – Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper Homily by Fr. John P. Schlegel, SJ, pastor of the Church of the Gesu (April 2, 2015) John has preached very well, especially in […]
Esse est percipi #3
Once more with feeling! Esse est percipi: The following excerpt comes from pages 67-68 in my book (above). Perhaps these observations will speak to some readers on this Holy Thursday in preparing for the Mass of the Lord’s Supper. “The eighteenth century British philosopher, Bishop Berkeley, bequeathed to us this tidy little saying, esse est percipi, “to […]
011-A Hidden Way out of Hell?
Self-Obsession is a closed system. Self-absorbtion means isolation. Spiritual narcissism is hell. Do I end up promoting self-obsession by encouraging people to attend to their interior movements? My answer: I believe this approach uncovers what is already there on one’s life. Self-absorption? Hmmm… I have found that attentiveness to the breadth of my inner life […]
010-“A Good Question is the son of the Son of God”
A Good Question is… Here are three of my many questions prompted by loss, disappointment, & disillusionment. The list is not exhaustive by any means. These three were among the first that became like small lamps in a dark wilderness. They jump-started me into exploring my inner life. First question: “What’s in it for me?” […]
JPS Homily – First Sunday Lent (B) 2/22/15
JPS engages Gesu parishioners at the Advent Day of Prayer 2014 First Sunday Lent (Cycle B) Homily by Fr. John P. Schlegel, SJ, pastor of the Church of the Gesu Mark 1:12-15 “The Spirit drove Jesus out into the desert, and he remained in the desert for forty days, tempted by Satan.”
JPS Homily – Sixth Sunday Ordinary Time (B)
John Schlegel, SJ engages parishioners at the Advent Day of Prayer 2014 Sixth Sunday Ordinary Time (Cycle B) Homily by Fr. John P. Schlegel, SJ, pastor of the Church of the Gesu Mark 1:40-45 ‘… Moved with pity, he stretched out his hand, touched the leper, and said to him, “I do will it. Be made […]
009-Time for Serious Levity
We’re seven days into Lent 2015. I find that it’s time for some serious levity, compliments of the Muppets. Consider, “Put Down the Ducky” as a fun way to look at a way that holding our attachments too closely does not really allow us to “do discipleship” the way we hope to. Have at it! […]
Deep Calls to Deep 