Deep Calls to Deep 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 […]
Roc Homily – Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ 2015
Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ 2015 (6:00 p.m. Mass) Homily by Roc O’Connor, SJ, associate pastor of the Church of the Gesu (June 7, 2015) Mark 14:23-25 “Take it; this is my body.” Then he took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, and they all drank from it. He said to […]
JPS Homily – Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity 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 Trinity Sunday Homily by Fr. John P. Schlegel, SJ, pastor of the Church of the Gesu (May 31, 2015) Matthew 28:17-20 “All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, […]
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 […]
JPS Homily – 6th Sunday Easter 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 Sixth Sunday of Easter – 9:00 am Celebration Homily by Fr. John P. Schlegel, SJ, pastor of the Church of the Gesu (May 10, 2015) John 15:9-17 “I have told you […]
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!” […]
Roc Homily – 4th Sunday Easter 2015
Fourth Sunday of Easter 2015 (9:00 a.m. Mass) Homily by Roc O’Connor, SJ, associate pastor of the Church of the Gesu (April 26, 2015) John 10:11-18 “Jesus said: “I am the good shepherd. A good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep…”
017-St. Francis and the Leper
St. Francis and the Leper This legend of St. Francis of Assisi returned to me as I wrote “In the Midst of Our Storms.” On the one hand, it sums up one key direction of the spiritual life of each disciple. Embracing that which we find abhorrent in our own lives – and being embraced […]
Roc Homily – 2nd Sunday Easter 2015
Second Sunday of Easter 2015 (4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass) Homily by Roc O’Connor, SJ, associate pastor of the Church of the Gesu (April 11, 2015) John 20:19-31 “But he said to them, “Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands and put my finger into the nail marks and put my hand into his […]
JPS Homily – 2nd Sunday Easter 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 Second Sunday of Easter – 11:30 am Celebration Homily by Fr. John P. Schlegel, SJ, pastor of the Church of the Gesu (April 12, 2015) John 20:19-31 Thomas, called Didymus, […]
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