The Lukan Jump

A homily on what it means to "Give to Caesar what is Caesar's and give to God what is God's." It's all in whose image is stamped on the thing...

A homily on the fact that God wants His human family to expand! Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:7-18; Mark 3:28-35.

Reflecting on the first call of the Apostles: to be with our Lord. Readings: 2 Corinthians 8:16-9:5 and Mark 3:13-19. Our Gospel Book at the church included a few more verses of Mark 3 that apparently aren't technically part of today's reading, which is why I refer to things in the homily that aren't on the page I linked to for the readings.

A reflection on how Jesus Christ's prayer life is a pattern for our own. Bible: 2 Corinthians 7:1-10 and Mark 1:29-35.

A reflection on being re-created in Christ, including a tangent where I randomly mention my own sins! Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:15-21 and Mark 1:16-22.

A homily for the 11th Sunday after Pentecost on remembering and living based on the mercy of God. I preached this one at St. John the Baptist in Mingo Junction, OH. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:2-12 and Matthew 18:23-35.

Some thoughts on how our desire to get along with others needs to be tempered by respect for the full truth of the Gospel. Bible: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6 and Matthew 24:13-28.

My whole congregation was heading back to school in one form or another, so here are some thoughts on that. Bible readings: 2 Corinthians 3:4-11 and Matthew 23:29-39.

Some back-to-school thoughts on 2 Corinthians 2:3-15 and Matthew 23:13-22.

My homily at the anticipated/vigil Divine Liturgy for the 10th Sunday after Pentecost, reflecting on St. Paul's words, "Be imitators of me" (1 Corinthians 4:16/11:1) and the example given to us by the saints.

The Bible readings for this Sunday are 1 Corinthians 4:9-16 and Matthew 17:17:14-23.