Sermons
Sermon - Dec. 7
On this 2nd Sunday of Advent, Fr. Jordan talks about readiness so that we can see the signs that are right in front of us. The Church highlights watchfulness. The message is that God is at work in our lives. We just have to slow down to see Him in the present moment.
Sermon - Nov. 30
On the First Sunday of Advent, Fr. Rogers preaches that Advent does not begin by pointing us to the manger but points our attention to the Son of God unveiled. He means to awaken us and He trains us to keep watch in small ways now.
Sermon - Nov. 23
Today is the Feast of Christ the King, the proclamation that Jesus is our King. Fr. Jordan tells us that the Gospel doesn't give us a king in royal robes. It gives us a king who is on the cross, one who gives His life for the life of the world.
Sermon - Nov. 16
Fr. Jordan preaches on the Gospel reading today when Jesus predicts the destruction of the temple. This seemed preposterous to the disciples but indeed the Romans destroyed it a few years later. What are things in our life that we couldn't imagine living without?
Sermon - Nov. 9
Sometimes calling oneself realistic is a polite way of keeping God small, says Fr. Rogers. A tiny God is easier to manage. This is a real danger.
Sermon - Nov. 2
Fr. Jordan preaches on All Saints' Sunday. On this day every year, we read from our Lord's Beatitudes, probably the most important 8 sentences that have ever been spoken. They are part of His most famous sermon and His first teaching, The Sermon on the Mount. The Beatitudes kick off that sermon. Jesus is laying out His agenda for everything that will follow.
Sermon - Oct. 26
In today's sermon, Fr. Jordan talks briefly about stewardship and then moves to the Gospel. Stewardship is giving God the very best that we can, a response to God's blessings. Today's Gospel message is the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector, which is also about giving God our best from a humble heart.
Sermon - Oct. 19
In today's Gospel of the parable of the judge and the widow, Fr. Rogers tells us that the widow had an incredibly persistent will and this is exactly how Jesus tells us to pray. We should ask God continually without losing heart.
Sermon - Oct. 12
Today Fr. Jordan preaches on the parable of the Ten Lepers. It is the Samaritan, the least likely one, who looks back to give thanks to Jesus. There are 2 critical things we learn: Jesus is our healer and our response to what He does for us makes all the difference.
Sermon - Oct. 5
Fr. Jordan preaches on the Parable of the Mustard Seed, what faith is and what it is not. Is Jesus saying that if we only have enough faith then we'll have success? That makes faith about us and not about the Grace of God.
Sermon - Sept. 28
Fr. Jordan preaches today on the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus. It's a story of great contrasts, a great reversal that happens after death. Lazarus needed help and he just needed the gate opened to him.
Sermon - Sept. 21
It is fair to say, Fr. Wilson tells us, that Jesus speaks to the whole world a single, simple message: "It is best to start planning now for the life to come." We are called to a life of service and sacrifice. Jesus tells us to store up treasures in heaven and this is to be our focus.
Sept. 14
Today on Holy Cross Day, Fr. Rogers preaches on the message of the cross. The Roman Empire meant for the cross to represent terror, shame, defeat and death. And yet Christians look at that same instrument of torture as our symbol of hope and victory.
Sermon - Sept. 7
Scripture reminds us that the most important decisions in life are about choosing life or death, walking with God or away from Him, says Fr. Jordan. Today's reading is from Moses' final sermon, called the "Choose Life" sermon. Moses boils the entire spiritual life down to choosing between life and death, blessing and curse.