Deep Calls to Deep Roc Homily – 13th Sunday Ordinary Time 2015
I have given the name Leah to the woman with the hemorrhage. Leah was the wife of my Rabbi, God rest his soul. Let’s call her St. Leah. Her ailment can serve as a metaphor for the spiritual drain that many of us sense day to day. I recognize two sources: the stress of modern […]
019-Time for Serious Levity Six
On this the vigil of the official release of Pope Francis’ encyclical on human responsibility to and for creation, let’s take a moment to contemplate the beauties of the world as seen in this video made in the depths of the ocean. So much beauty has been given into our care. Perhaps it is time to […]
JPS Homily – Pentecost 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 Pentecost Sunday Homily by Fr. John P. Schlegel, SJ, pastor of the Church of the Gesu (May 24, 2015) John 15:9-17 “On the evening of that first day of the week, when the […]
Roc Homily – 6th Sunday Easter 2015
Sixth Sunday of Easter 2015 (11:30 a.m. Mass) + Mothers’ Day Homily by Roc O’Connor, SJ, associate pastor of the Church of the Gesu (May 10, 2015) John 15:9-17 “No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you. I no […]
018-The Importance of Spiritual Companionship
Spiritual companionship / direction as a requisite for discipleship I will soon begin a chapter-by-chapter study of my book (above!). One of the most important insights I have gained I share here now. Don’t attempt to delve into the mysteries of the inner life alone. Yes, this is what we do. “I can handle it!” […]
Deep Calls to Deep 