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February 8, 2026
In this insightful reflection on Matthew 5, we explore Jesus’ famous call for his followers to be the “salt of the earth” and the “light of the world.” Drawing on the Sermon on the Mount, Father Wojtek challenges the common urge to “pick a side” between religious tradition and personal freedom. Instead, he presents Jesus’ “Middle Way”—a life that embraces both the sacred rituals of faith and the active pursuit of social justice.
February 1, 2026
Susan Cain’s Quiet showed the hidden strength of introverts in an extroverted world—quiet people bring depth society needs.
The Presentation Gospel reveals the same truth: Simeon and Anna, the “quiet ones” of their time, waited for the Messiah through humble prayer and faithfulness, not action or power. Their contemplative posture let them recognize Jesus—the lowly infant—in the Temple, when others missed Him. Simeon prophesied hope; Anna proclaimed redemption.
Today’s message: In our fix-it-fast culture, contemplation often matters more than activity. We don’t always know the way until God reveals it. Rather than lead with our plans and ask God to join, we wait quietly, listen in prayer, and seek to witness and join His work.
The candle blessing reminds us: God is the true Light who guides. May we embrace this quiet openness—God leads; we follow and bear witness. Amen.
January 18, 2026
Welcome to today’s reflection on the Gospel of John. Have you ever wondered why the same experience can transform one person while alienating another? Think of two children of an alcoholic: one follows the path of addiction, the other vows never to touch it. Or consider encounters with Jesus—some became devoted disciples, others fierce enemies.
In this video, we’ll dive into John 1, where John the Baptist boldly declares Jesus as the Lamb and Son of God. We’ll explore Jesus’ first words: “What are you looking for?”—a profound invitation to examine our deepest desires. Beneath our wants for money, peace, or security lies a hidden longing for God, who alone satisfies.
Drawing from a poignant hospice story and prophetic calls to repentance, we’ll uncover Jesus’ call: “Come and see.” Join me as we reflect on self-examination, turning back to God amid worldly distractions, and discovering true joy in Him. Let’s begin!
January 13, 2026
The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord marks the end of Christmas, revealing the profound link between Christ’s birth and his baptism. John’s baptism of repentance was scandalously new: it called even God’s chosen people to acknowledge their sinfulness and need for cleansing. Jesus, sinless, submits to this baptism not for himself, but to stand in our place—to take our sins upon himself in loving substitution. As the Father declares, “You are my beloved Son, with you I am well pleased,” he speaks through Jesus to all humanity. Before any miracle or cross, God already delights in us because Christ represents us. Living in this truth—that we are beloved, justified, and redeemed—not in lies of inadequacy, transforms everything.
January 4, 2026
Whenever we meet mysteries figures in Sacred Scripture, whether its Balaam blessing Israelites in the book of Numbers, or three Angels visiting with Abraham, King Melchizedek offering gifts of bread and wine, or the Three Kings visiting baby Jesus; in mystery we always encounter God revealing Himself to us. In the three Kings we see God traveling towards us for our benefit alone, not to request anything from us but simply to gift us with the gift of Himself.
December 28, 2025
This sermon explores the human restlessness for a “true home,” noting that earthly possessions often leave a lingering sense of incompletion. It reflects on the life of Jesus, who was born into a world of corruption and violence, spending his early years as a refugee fleeing the cruelty of King Herod. The message emphasizes that while modern challenges like war and poverty feel unique, Jesus entered an equally broken world to fulfill his role as the “new Moses” and the savior of his people. Ultimately, the preacher suggests that our earthly journey is that of a pilgrim, finding purpose by looking toward God rather than worldly stability.
December 24, 2025
This Christmas sermon explores the holiday from God’s perspective, suggesting that the season is ultimately about His deep love for humanity. Drawing a parallel to the film City of Angels, the speaker highlights how Jesus sacrificed the glory of heaven to experience human pain and limitation simply to be near us. Ultimately, the message emphasizes that while God has proven His love through the Incarnation, it remains an invitation for us to choose a relationship with Him in return.
December 21, 2025
The sermon serves as a reminder that the “unique difference” for followers of God is the reality that God is with us. It encourages the audience to stop trying to fix everything through purely worldly means and instead lean into their faith.
December 14, 2025
On this Third Sunday of Advent our Church invites us to focus on the theme of joy. After all, there should be no doubt in our minds that God desires nothing but joy for us. How do we get there? How do we find that sense of joy? God’s answer is simply, by knowing who to place our faith in. God’s invitation is one of placing our faith in God, who alone can bring us a true vision of who we are. It is true that there are many unknowns in this world, many uncertainties about our lives, our future, and even our past. Christian joy comes from our certainty of knowing that in God we have been forgiven, and that by living in relationship with God we are assured of our salvation.
December 7, 2025
During Advent we get back to the basics of our Christian faith. One of the basic principles that we reflect on today is that God comes to bring peace. Maybe we are not able to experience the fullness of peace around us, at least not until the second coming of Jesus at the end of time, but we can already find a way to experience peace in our hearts. How can we do that? Through the gift of repentance: “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near”. To repent is to restructure my life around the vision of God and the message of Jesus Christ. To repent is to confess my sins to the Lord and receive the gift of forgiveness. To repent is to be assured of the gift of salvation. To repent, is to experience peace.