In the Name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit             Human nature wants to focus on what is happening now rather than what will happen later. Looking ahead to something yet to happen gets lost when you see and hear wonderful things happening right before your eyes. Perhaps Jesus wants […]

In the Name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit             How lovely is Your dwelling place, O Lord of Hosts! O Lord, I love the habitation of Your house and the place where Your glory dwells. Christ teaches us by word and deed not to put off going to church. The four […]

In the Name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit             How disturbing it must be for Jesus to look upon the city of peace (this is what Jerusalem means) and know her future. Not only will her inhabitants welcome Him as King of Kings riding on a colt, a foal […]

In the Name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit             There are weekends when the lectionary readings make me wish I could pick a nice text to preach that would not offend anyone, even me. This weekend is one of those occasions. Since our blessed Lord talks about money, let […]

In the Name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit             You will recognize the best actors by their fruits. Actors who excel at their craft will sell out theaters everywhere. Witness the capacity crowds earlier this spring for Brian Dennehy and Nathan Lane performing “The Iceman Cometh.” The play lasts […]