a sermon from Fr. Nathan

Jesus, like Israel and all humanity, was tempted in the wilderness to satisfy his desires, seize power, and prove himself—but unlike us, he remained faithful by trusting God's Word. Where we succumb to sin, Christ triumphed, resisting temptation not through willpower but through unwavering reliance on his Father, ultimately leading to his sacrificial victory on the cross. Because Jesus overcame temptation for us, we too can trust in God’s Word, knowing that his grace is sufficient in our weakness.

A sermon from Fr. Nathan

a sermon from Fr. Nathan

The Transfiguration reveals Christ’s glory, not as something separate from his suffering, but as the very love that will lead him to the Cross. Paul, having encountered the radiant Christ, declares that divine love is the deeper glory—greater than all spiritual power, knowledge, or sacrifice—because it is the very nature of God. In his Passion, Jesus embodies this love, refusing retaliation and instead reconciling sinful humanity to God by taking upon himself the purifying fire of divine justice against all that desecrates creation. His Resurrection confirms that sin and death are buried, and in his Ascension, he pours out the Spirit so that we might share in his glory.

a sermon from Bishop Ben Fischer

On this World Mission Sunday, we remember that missionary work is not just for a few but the calling of every Christian. Just as Jeremiah was set apart, all who belong to Christ are consecrated to be priests and prophets, bringing intercession and proclamation to the world. In confirmation, we affirm this identity, declaring our faith, rejecting evil, and embracing the lifelong mission in and with Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit.

a sermon from Fr. Nathan

Jesus’ blessings and woes in Luke 6:17–26 reveal a new kind of community forming around Him, where the poor and marginalized are blessed, and the rich are warned to share in neediness and dependency. These words are not just about a distant future but speak to a present reality, where blessings are realized as the church meets the needs of others, and wealth is used to alleviate poverty. This reversal—where the rich become poor and the poor become rich—is only possible in Christ, who emptied Himself, suffered, and overcame death, offering forgiveness and the Spirit to transform us.

a sermon from Dcn Bryan Myron

God's grace calls us, restores us, and sends us out, as seen in the lives of Gideon, Peter, and Paul, who were chosen despite their weaknesses. Salvation is not earned but given freely by God's grace, transforming us and compelling us to share the good news. Today, will you trust in God's call, embrace his grace, and boldly step into his mission for his glory?

a sermon from Fr. Nathan

Temptation is a universal human experience—whether through moral failure, addiction, discouragement, or despair—but Christ helps us because He fully entered into our struggles, suffering as we do and defeating the power of sin and death.

In the wilderness, Gethsemane, and on the cross, Jesus faced the depths of temptation, yet His victory reveals what it means to be truly human: not enslaved to sin, but walking in perfect union with God.

The Presentation of Christ in the Temple shows that He was offered to God not just as a child, but as the one true human who would offer Himself for the life of the world.

His resurrection proves that fear and isolation do not have the final word—His love does—and through the Holy Spirit, His strength is available to us in our own struggles. So turn to Christ in every temptation, because He will never, ever turn away from you.

a sermon from Fr. Koos

Epiphany, meaning "manifestation" or "appearance," celebrates Christ being revealed to the Gentiles and reminds us of our mission to make Him known through evangelism. In Luke's Gospel, Jesus declares himself the fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy, bringing good news to the poor, liberty to the oppressed, and healing to the brokenhearted, embodying the Word of God made flesh. This same Word must also become flesh in us, transforming our lives so we can faithfully manifest Christ to the world. Each of us has a unique role in the body of Christ, and rather than comparing ourselves to others, we are called to fulfill our God-given purpose with humility and authenticity. By living out the season of Epiphany, we participate in Christ’s ongoing work, bringing His healing, hope, and presence into a world in need.

A sermon from Fr. Nathan

Christ restores humanity from sin by offering forgiveness through and uniting believers with His Spirit for eternal life.

Paul urges the Corinthians to focus on how their gifts serve others rather than worrying about which gifts they possess.

Spiritual gifts glorify God and strengthen the Church, calling every believer to use them actively for the common good.

Baptism is a vital aspect of the Christian faith, though its meaning is understood differently by many. While some view it as merely a public declaration of faith, the church traditionally teaches that baptism is an outward sign of an inward grace, a divine declaration of who we are in Christ.

In today’s Gospel, John the Baptist, who could only offer a baptism for repentance, recognizes that Jesus alone has the power to baptize with the Holy Spirit and fire, marking him as the Messiah. Jesus' baptism not only affirms his divine identity but also confirms his death and resurrection accomplish forgiveness and transformation for all who receive him through baptism.

For the baptized, this sacrament signifies their union with Christ, making them beloved children of God, dead to sin, and empowered by the Holy Spirit to live in victory. For those not yet baptized, the invitation to join Christ in eternal life has been made! Christ's baptism is Good News for all people!