Deep Calls to Deep Roc Homily – Third Sunday Advent (Cycle C) 2015
Third Sunday Advent 2015 +December 13, 2015 Homily by Roc O’Connor, SJ, associate pastor at the Church of the Gesu Luke 3:16 (NRSV) — 16 John answered all of them by saying, “I baptize you with water; but one who is more powerful than I is coming; I am not worthy to untie the thong […]
The Year of Mercy – A One Hundred Word Retreat 4
Mary Rose’s parish book club decided to read the pope’s bull about mercy. (Bull???). “Jesus Christ is the face of the Father’s mercy… Jesus of Nazareth, by his words, his actions, and his entire person reveals the mercy of God.” (Misericordiae Vultus, no.1) Everyone thought that was a nice thought, that Jesus is the face […]
The Year of Mercy – A One Hundred Word Retreat 3
Here is the story of two intrepid spelunkers of the spiritual life who set off to discover what this whole “Mercy” deal is about. Actually, Life itself put them on the journey to God knows where. Meet Howard & Mary Rose. Howard slew his dragons, built his kingdom, his castle, and began to rest secure […]
The Year of Mercy – A One Hundred Word Retreat 2
Pope Francis said: We need constantly to contemplate the mystery of mercy. It is a wellspring of joy, serenity, and peace. Our salvation depends on it. Mercy: the word reveals the very mystery of the Most Holy Trinity. Mercy: the ultimate and supreme act by which God comes to meet us. Mercy: the fundamental law […]
Year of Mercy 1 – Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Year of Mercy 1 – Pope Francis told us: Mercy is the bridge that connects humanity with God and with one another. Perhaps Mary, who shared in Christ’s resurrected life from her conception, perhaps she can be a fine companion as we each journey from wherever we find ourselves this time of life toward […]
Some New Lyrics for the Year of Mercy
The Archdiocese of Milwaukee commissioned two composers to author a hymn and a song for the celebration of the Year of Mercy that begins December 8th. I was blest to have been called to compose a song… and surprised as well. Before reading further, would you reflect upon your definition of mercy, please? Thanks. OK then: Two scripture passages initially […]
Deep Calls to Deep 