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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.
March 15, 2026
The sermon “Escaping the Shadows: A Journey to True Sight” explores changing one’s mind as essential for spiritual growth. Drawing from Plato’s Cave allegory, it depicts prisoners mistaking shadows for reality until one escapes to see true light, facing disbelief upon return. Paralleling John 9’s healing of the man born blind, it contrasts his progressive faith in Jesus with the Pharisees’ willful spiritual blindness. In today’s world, it urges humility to admit personal “shadows”—distractions like biases—and embrace Christ’s revelation for purpose, joy, and transformation through repentance.
March 8, 2026
Explore the profound “puzzlement of the gospels” in this sermon for the third Sunday of Lent. By contrasting the religious elite Nicodemus with the marginalized Samaritan woman, we discover how Jesus breaks social and religious norms to offer life-changing encounters to those we least expect.
March 1, 2026
In this sermon for the Second Sunday in Lent, the speaker explores the mysterious nighttime encounter between Jesus and Nicodemus, a highly educated religious leader. While John 3:16 is often viewed as a “miniature gospel” summarizing the core of Christianity, the message emphasizes that even the most well-learned individuals can find new spiritual ideas overwhelming. Ultimately, the sermon challenges us to move beyond “final interpretations” of scripture, suggesting that because God is living and active, the depth of His message can never be fully exhausted.
February 22, 2026
As we begin the season of Lent, we reflect on a powerful, intimate insight into the life of Christ: The Temptation in the Desert. Ever wonder how we know what happened during those 40 days when Jesus was alone? This sermon explores the “autobiographical” nature of this scripture—Jesus shared this grueling experience with His disciples not to show off His holiness, but to show us that He has taken up our fight.
February 15, 2026
In this insightful Transfiguration Sunday reflection, we explore the powerful contrast between the reaction of the Apostles and the mission of Jesus. While Peter, James, and John wanted to “build tents” and stay in the comfort of the mountain’s glory, Jesus’ instinct was to move toward the cross.
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.