Sermon Sunday May 3, 2026
May 3, 2026
Are you caught in religious division? Discover how returning to the Word of God helps us move past judgment and embrace the inclusive, unifying love of the Body of Christ.
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May 3, 2026
Are you caught in religious division? Discover how returning to the Word of God helps us move past judgment and embrace the inclusive, unifying love of the Body of Christ.
April 26, 2026
“What if everything you’ve been taught about success is backwards? We often search for peace in career advancement or personal achievement, but the Gospel of John reminds us that the door to the sheepfold isn’t a thing—it’s a person. Join us as we reflect on humility, the struggle for answers in a divided world, and how to find true peace in the Good Shepherd.”
April 19, 2026
Explore the deeper meaning of the Road to Emmaus story. Discover how encountering Christ in the Eucharist brings hope, purpose, and meaning to our lives today.
April 12, 2026
Explore how the Resurrection breaks through the “locked rooms” of fear, addiction, and doubt. A moving sermon on experiencing Easter power in our daily lives.
April 5, 2026
A powerful Easter reflection on 1 Corinthians 15 and Mary Magdalene. Learn why the resurrection of Jesus is a personal relationship, not just an ancient idea.
April 4, 2026
Is the resurrection just an “escape tactic” from this world? Explore the deeper meaning of the Easter Vigil as we discuss the resurrection of the body and how God is beginning a “recovery process” to bring heaven to earth here and now.
April 3, 2026
Why do we return to the story of the crucifixion year after year? In this Good Friday message, we explore the concept of the “conscientious objector”—those who find the transition from the joy of Palm Sunday to the anguish of the Passion almost unbearable.
In a modern world defined by technological achievement and self-sufficiency, the Cross remains an inescapable confrontation with our own frailty and injustice. This sermon invites us to stop standing at a distance and instead allow ourselves to be drawn to the foot of the Cross, where God’s grace meets our deepest vulnerabilities.
April 2, 2026
In this Maundy Thursday message, we explore the significance of the Triduum—the three days that changed everything. By looking at the life of Jesus through the lens of “30 years, 3 years, and 3 days,” we discover how Jesus acts as the New Moses, leading his people from the slavery of sin into the freedom of God’s grace.
March 29, 2026
In this Palm Sunday reflection, we explore the counterintuitive language of “celebrating” Christ’s suffering. While the world may see only pain, the liturgy invites us into a deeper theological mystery. The sermon emphasizes that simply observing the events of Holy Week isn’t enough—many who witnessed the Crucifixion firsthand still missed the point. Through the moving story of Father Neil and his ministry in a small community, we are reminded that our greatest calling this week is presence: the willingness to sit with, witness, and not turn away from the sacred mysteries unfolding before us.
March 22, 2026
This sermon, delivered on the Fifth Sunday of Lent, explores the profound connection between faith, patience, and the power of God’s love through the stories of Ezekiel’s vision of the dry bones and the raising of Lazarus.