Epiphany: The Perfect Present
Epiphany, Year A Matthew 2:1-12 The Perfect Present One of the Faith Formation kids asked, “Why did the wisemen give Jesus perfume? Jesus needed a place to live and food. If they were really so smart, that’s what they would…
Holy Family Sunday: Our Own Personal Herods
Holy Family Sunday, Year A Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23 Our Own Personal Herods A friend of mine was very happy where they lived. Then they moved. She spent the next ten years doing everything in her power to get them back…
4th Sunday of Advent: Joseph Didn’t Let Fear Reign. Do You?
4th Sunday of Advent, Year A Matthew 1:18-25 Joseph Didn’t Let Fear Reign. Do You? “Do not be afraid,” (v. 20) might be the four most difficult words in the English language. Fear keeps us out of trouble. But if…
3rd Sunday of Advent: Do Justice to the Struggle
3rd Sunday of Advent, Year A Matthew 11:2-11 Do Justice to the Struggle Free will might be the greatest, and most challenging, of all of God’s gifts. If God, the model parent, is our Father, then it follows that we…
No, I am your father
One of my favorite feelings is when I get excited to show someone a video or meme that I hope will elicit an anticipated reaction, and then I GET that reaction. Let me give you an example. A couple years…
2nd Sunday of Advent: John the Baptist in Walmart?
2nd Sunday of Advent, Year A Matthew 3:1-12 John the Baptist in Walmart? I wonder what John the Baptist would have thought of the celebration of Christmas in 2019? A man whose clothes were made of camel’s hair (itchy) and…