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The Warm Up - Sunday January 19, 2025

This weekend we return to Ordinary Time but not an ordinary Gospel.  We visit a wedding feast in Cana from the Gospel of John--the first miracle of this Gospel.  Jesus makes what is ordinary extraordinary.  He can do this with our lives too!!  Mary guides us as she tells the servants and each of us--"Do whatever he tells you!"

The Warm Up - Sunday January 12, 2025

This weekend we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord which is not just about Jesus, but also about us!  We receive the gift of the Holy Spirit at our baptism but also the fire of God's love to help transform the world.  Do we truly understand the gift, opportunity and obligation we have to share Christ's love with perseverance, endurance and zeal?  I think this feast helps us realize this more.  May we always be humble like St. John the Baptist sharing the Good News!!

The Warm Up - Sunday January 5, 2025

This weekend we celebrate the Epiphany of the Lord.  It is a reminder for us to search for Jesus in our daily lives seeking conversion, renewal and transformation so that we can be faithful and loving disciples becoming epiphany moments for others.  Let us discover the light in the midst of darkness and be light for the world!

The Warm Up - Sunday December 29, 2024

Merry Christmas!!  This Sunday we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family.  The gospel includes references to Easter, searching for Jesus, the importance of our parishes and so much more!!  Listen to find out more!!

The Warm Up - Christmas Day - December 25, 2024

Merry Christmas!!  The birth of Christ brings great joy to all people!!  The shepherds are the first to hear this Good News of salvation and go with haste to Bethlehem.  What gift is God offering us this Christmas to bring us great joy?  Will we be able to embrace this gift or be distracted with the noise of the season?

The Warm Up - Sunday December 22, 2024

Mary goes with haste to Elizabeth sharing the joy of the Good News!!  This entire gospel reading shows us how we are called to be joyful disciples who embrace the love of Christ and share that grace with those around us.  May we always radiate the Good News of salvation.

My Words Will Never Pass Away - Homily #3

Fr. John concludes this message series reminding us that real change calls us to leverage and not reject what fades or is temporary.  We live in this world but can choose to utilize what is around us and the opportunities we have to bring Christ to our hearts and to others.  Fr. John even talks about our smart phones as a way to do this.  Real conversion happens not only in our hearts, but in our actions.

The Warm Up - Sunday December 15, 2024

St. John the Baptist answers the question posed to him---What are we to do?  Making straight the pathways of the Lord can only take place when we live and share the Good News with others---especially those in need.  Advent is a time to reset and change lanes---living our lives better and differently.  What is John the Baptist telling us to do today?

The Warm Up - Sunday December 8, 2024

John the Baptist echoes the voice of the prophet Isaiah in the gospel this weekend.  Advent is a season of hope and change--to become more like Christ and to make straight our paths and help others to do the same.  Will we choose this Advent to do more or will we fall asleep to another season of preparation?

My Words Will Never Mass Away - Homily #2

Fr. John continues with the second homily of this series inviting everyone to "reset" during the Advent season---drawing closer to Christ and renewing our lives. Like computers and electronics, we must shut down and restart to be back in sync.