Deep Calls to Deep 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 […]
Esse est percipi #2
I wish you a significant Good Friday. Fr. Edward “Puggy” Dowling, SJ died 55 years ago on this date in 1960, April 3rd. I never met the man. I have yet to find out the origins of his nickname. I learned, however, that he was a good friend and helpful influence for Bill W., founder […]
Esse est percipi #1
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 be is to […]
016-Time for Serious Levity Five
“How Can I Keep from Singing” arranged and sung by John Foley, SJ and John Kavanaugh, SJ (Ways to Get Through album, 1972) seems like the perfect song to accompany us into celebration of the Triduum – Mass of the Lord’s Supper, Holy Thursday; Good Friday; Easter Vigil; Easter Sunday and Easter Vespers. May this song of hope and trust, founded in […]
Roc Homily-Fifth Sunday of Lent (Cycle B) 2015
Fifth Sunday Lent (Cycle B) Homily by Roc O’Connor, SJ, associate pastor of the Church of the Gesu (March 22, 2015) John 12:20-33 “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. Amen, amen, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains just a grain of […]
015b-Time for Serious Levity Quatrieme Fois.point.cinq
Here’s what I propose: click, then listen, attend, recognize, & record your responses. Suffice it to say that I’ve been a big fan of the The Who since I was in high school. I modeled some of my guitar playing after Pete Townsend. I crafted most of my songs, even the quiet ones (!), to express […]
015-Time for Serious Levity Quatrieme Fois
Well, maybe this isn’t levity, but it’s serious and perhaps uplifting. Here’s what I propose: click, then listen, attend, recognize, & record your responses. Suffice it to say that I’ve been a big fan of the The Who since I was in high school. I modeled some of my guitar playing after Pete Townsend. I crafted […]
JPS Homily – 5th Sunday Lent (Cycle B) 2015
John Schlegel, SJ engages parishioners at the Advent Day of Prayer 2014 Fifth Sunday Lent (Cycle B) Homily by Fr. John P. Schlegel, SJ, pastor of the Church of the Gesu (March 22, 2015) John 12:20-33 “Some Greeks who had come to worship at the Passover Feast came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in […]
014b-Time for Serious Levity Trois-point.5
1. An old cowboy went riding out one dark and windy day / Upon a ridge he rested as he went along his way. A stormy day signifies the inner turmoil of this old cowboy. He came to a place where he could get some perspective on his life. It seems much like […]
Deep Calls to Deep 