A sermon from Fr. Nathan

Mary’s Magnificat reveals the astonishing reversal of God’s kingdom, lifting the lowly, filling the hungry, and bringing salvation through the child she carries.

In Christ, the Bread of Life, we are called to become a "house of bread" for others, embodying his love by sharing his peace and provision with a hurting world.

This Advent, the invitation is to come home—to Christ and his Church—where the feast of eternal life nourishes and sustains all who come with humble hearts.

A sermon from Rachael Toliver

Advent 3--Gaudete Sunday--is a time to rejoice, even within a penitential season, as Zephaniah 3 reminds us of God’s presence and power to save through Christ’s incarnation.

Jesus has come as "God with us," bringing joy for all people by securing salvation on the cross and beginning the transformation of our lives. Though we face sorrow and struggle, God delights in us with tender love, holding our grief and joy together as He works to restore and renew us.

This restoration begins now, freeing us from sin’s grip, and will be fully realized when Christ returns to gather His people and make all things new. As we worship and partake in communion, we celebrate God’s grace and rejoice in the hope of His ongoing work in us and the world.

Repentance, often seen as harsh or condemning, is in fact a gift—a joyful invitation to turn from emptiness toward the abundance of God’s grace.

Repentance leads us from terror and grief to laughter and renewal, as we realign our lives with God’s life.

Though the world resists and misunderstands this turning, Scripture reveals it as the very path to life, a call to prepare for the coming of our Lord.

In this season of Advent, we remember that the Gospel begins in darkness, but through repentance, we are offered the hope of a glorious morning.

a sermon from Fr. Nathan

Advent challenges us to self-examination, asking whether we are living as citizens of Christ’s kingdom or caught up in the world’s ways. Yet judgment is not the end—it is the doorway to restoration and joy, so we prepare with hope, trusting in God’s promises.

A sermon from Fr. Nathan R. Hale

Christ’s kingship reminds us that his kingdom is not of this world—it is built on truth, love, and self-sacrifice, not control or violence. On the Cross, Jesus was enthroned, and his resurrection vindicates his way as the ultimate victory over sin and death. While earthly powers rise and fall, Christ’s cruciform rule gives us hope and a standard by which to discern what reflects his love and truth. Our allegiance is to Christ, whose kingdom transcends all divisions and calls us to unity under his reign.

True faith is not merely professed but possessed, proven through perseverance amidst trials and suffering.

Believers are sustained by the living God, the intercession of Christ, and the empowerment of the Holy Spirit, who enables them to endure with hope.

As Hebrews 12:1-2 reminds us, we run the race with endurance, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith.

from Fr. Nathan R. Hale

a sermon from Fr. Nathan

All Saints’ Day celebrates all the faithful in Christ, not just famous heroes, reminding us that sainthood is for every believer.

In Revelation 7, we see a vision of a multitude from every nation, united before God’s throne—not by their own deeds, but through Jesus’ sacrifice.

At the Last Supper, Jesus said His blood was shed for many, showing that sainthood is rooted in His love, not in our achievements.

This vast gathering of saints challenges us to live humbly, honoring each other as beloved members of Christ’s body, even when we differ. Together, we are called to live as saints, reflecting God’s love and grace in the world.

a sermon from Fr. Koos

The author of Hebrews urges their readers to progress beyond basic teachings, warning against complacency that risks stalling their faith. While that warning is undeniably stern (and even troubling), the point is to encourage the church to develop discernment, practice righteousness, and allow the Spirit to produce a mature faith.

Much of our lives is spent hiding who we really are, but God's Word is "living and active," penetrating every part of us and revealing our true selves. We may struggle to discern our own thoughts and intentions, but nothing is hidden from God. Christ, the Living Word, sees our sins, yet offers us forgiveness and eternal life through his death and resurrection. As we encounter Christ in Scripture and the Eucharist, we are called to repent, trust in him, and live honestly before God and others.