Epiphany 6: February 13, 2021. Philippians 4:4-9. 1 Cor. 15:12-20, Luke 6:17-26. Fr. Butler talks about reality in a virtual world, and how the real Jesus is good news for real people. Listen to the sermon. Photo by Claudio Schwarz on Unsplash

February 6, 2022. Isaiah 6:1-8 and Luke 5:1-11. Beginning with the scriptural accounts of the calling of Isaiah and Simon Peter, Fr. Houk points our how we all have a story to tell about God’s grace working through imperfect people. Listen to the sermon.

Epiphany 4: January 30, 2022. Luke 4:21-30. Instead of giving the home crowd what they want, Jesus challenges the synagogue in Nazareth in a way that incites their anger. What is our response when God doesn’t deliver for us on cue? Listen to the sermon.

Epiphany 3: January 23, 2022. Luke 4:14-21. As unlikely as the Parish Administrator offering the morning homily, Jesus wows the worshipers at the Nazareth Synagogue. And he continues to do so today. Listen to the sermon.

Epiphany 1: January 9, 2022. Luke 3:15-17;21-22. John the Baptist says that Jesus will baptize with the Holy Spirit and with fire. Fr. Houk reflects on three fiery things Jesus wants to give us. Listen to the sermon.

Christmas Eve, 2021. Luke 2:1-20. The world may be a dark place but the light of Christ shines still. You just need to look for it, receive it, and be willing to shine as well. Listen to the sermon.

Advent 4: December 19, 2021. Luke 1:39-56. Mary, Elizabeth, and John the Baptist believe in big love, big grace, and a big God. Listen to the sermon. Photo by David Houk: The Carmelite Monastery on Mt. Carmel

Advent 3: December 12, 2021. Philippians 4:4-9. St. Paul’s calls the church in Philippi to rejoice and Fr. Butler differentiates joy from happiness. Listen to the sermon.

Advent 2: December 5, 2021. Luke 3:1-6. John is baptizing and calling people to repentance at the lowest place on earth. It seems that that is where God is doing his thing. Listen to the sermon. Photo by Amit Lahav on Unsplash.

November 28, 2021. Mark 13:14-23. Jesus’ words about the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD offers a warning for God’s people whenever they are tempted to trust in political messiahs. Listen to the sermon. Photo by Ben White on Unsplash.