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 […]
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 […]
JPS Homily – Palm Sunday 2015 (Cycle B)
John Schlegel, SJ engages parishioners at the Advent Day of Prayer 2014 Palm Sunday (Cycle B) Homily by Fr. John P. Schlegel, SJ, pastor of the Church of the Gesu (March 29, 2015) John offered these brief reflections before the reading of the Passion according to Mark. Mark 14:1 – 15:47 The veil […]
JPS at Mass with Pope Francis
Our pastor at the Church of the Gesu, John P. Schlegel, SJ, concelebrated at Mass with Pope Francis Thursday morning, March 26, 2015. You may recall that John was diagnosed with inoperable pancreatic cancer in late January of this year. What a blessing to be there to hear Francis preach and celebrate, to join in the […]
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