St. Wenceslaus Church – Scappoose, OR: Homilies

Struggle with making or keeping a commitment to prayer? Wonder how to help others get closer to the Lord? Not sure what it looks like to experience a relationship with Jesus—or encounters with him—that are transformative and life-changing? Listen now to join Fr. Chuck in wrestling with topics like these. And learn what it means to reverse an old expression and enjoy "your labor as the fruit."

Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 27, 2022 ; Fr. Charles "Chuck" Wood; readings: Sirach 27:4-7; Ps 92:2-3, 13-14, 15-16;
1 Cor 15:54-58; Lk 6:39-45 [Frivolous PS: Enjoy how today's numerals, written as 2 27 22, make it a palindrome day or palindrome date!]

Want a boost in life, new power and enthusiam in your faith? Listen now for a testimony about a quiet-but-powerful miracle, from Dr. Kerry McMahon of Encounter Ministries, which Fr. Chuck heard just in time to flesh out his already-planned homily and to fulfill the Communion Antiphon for this Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time: "I will recount all your wonders."

Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 20, 2022; Fr. Charles "Chuck" Wood; readings: 1 Sam 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23; Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 8, 10, 12-13; 1 Cor 15:45-49; Lk 6:27-38

Listen now to gain encouragement for our turbulent times. Hear how God's spiritual gift of hope (a theological virtue), enables you to meet the challenge from professor and pastor Carl R. Trueman who wrote, “The task of the Christian is not to whine about the moment in which he or she lives but to understand its problems and respond appropriately to them.”

Plus, gain biblical insight. If St. Paul's declaration that Abraham exercised "hope against hope" has puzzled you like it has Fr. Chuck, hear a convincing and enlightening explanation he found in preparing for this homily.

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 13, 2022; Fr. Charles "Chuck" Wood; readings: Jer 17:5-8; Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4, 6; 1 Cor 15:12, 16-20; Lk 6:17, 20-26

Gain more insights on the global Catholic Synod on Synodality. Fr. Chuck continues his preaching on this lofty, ambitious process that Pope Francis has called for. Here in Part 2, Fr. Chuck highlights how St. Wenceslaus Church is already living out the Synod's key theme, "Communion, Participation, and Mission."

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, February, 6, 2022; Fr. Charles "Chuck" Wood; readings: Is 6:1-2A, 3-8; Ps 138:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 7-8; 1 Cor 15:3-8, 11; Lk 5:1-11

The Synod on Synodality gives us a great chance to practice discernment with St. Paul's description of love in this Sunday's Second Reading: "It does not seek its own interests" (1 Cor 13:5). Hear how by listening now to Fr. Chuck. Plus, hear how a new parish prayer initiative, First Friday Multi-Generational Eucharistic Adoration, can contribute to the Synod's success.

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, January 30, 2022; Fr. Charles "Chuck" Wood; readings: Jer 1:4-5, 17-19; Ps 71:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 15-17; 1 Cor 12:31–13:13; Lk 4:21-30

For you, it's a "good news," "Win-Win" situation to have Jesus Christ in your life. Learn why that's true whether you feel spiritually poor, trapped, and blind or you feel fine—by listening now to Fr. Chuck's homily. 

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jan. 23, 2022; Fr. Charles "Chuck" Wood; readings: Neh 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10; Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15; 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27; Lk 1:1-4; 4: 14-21

Focus your attention and your heart on St. Paul's declaration, in First Corinthians 12:4–11, that God gives the gifts and the manifestation of the Holy Spirit to "everyone . . . each individual" in the family of faith. Hear how a story of hardship in war can connect St. Paul's words with how we can put the spiritual gifts into action in our daunting, challenging times. Plus, hear key, time-sensitive updates from Fr. Chuck about events aimed at enriching parish life.

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jan. 16, 2022; Fr. Charles "Chuck" Wood; readings: Is 62:1-5; Ps 96:1-2a, 2b-3, 7-8, 9-10;
1 Cor 12:4-11; Jn 2:1-11

Bonus Episode: Fr. Chuck preached a distinct message for the Saturday evening Vigil Mass. Listen now for inspiration to grow in hope—and to be an agent of hope for others—by meditating on Jesus' Baptism as a sign of his sharing in our humanity.

Baptism of the Lord, Vigil Mass, Jan. 8, 2022; Fr. Charles "Chuck" Wood; readings: Is 40:1-5, 9-11; Ps 104:1B-2, 3-4, 24-25, 27-28, 29-30; Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-7; Lk 3:15-16, 21-22

Consider this Part 2 of "Maybe, the Feast of the Military Family?" Fr. Chuck's Dec. 26 homily for the feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. Listen now for a fresh, strong, view of "comfort" (Is. 40:1, from the 1st reading) and "training" (Titus , 2:11; from the 2nd reading).

Baptism of the Lord, Jan. 9, 2022; Fr. Charles "Chuck" Wood; readings: Is 40:1-5, 9-11; Ps 104:1B-2, 3-4, 24-25, 27-28, 29-30; Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-7; Lk 3:15-16, 21-22

BLESSED & Happy Christmas Season!

Unexpected circumstances led to no recording of the homily for this weekend. So we're re-posting Fr. Chuck's 2021 Epiphany homily: "Are You an A-List Christian?" We hope you enjoy it and benefit from it!

May God make all circumstances work together for the good for you throughout this first week of 2022, all year long, and all the days of your life!!