Tag Archives: homily
Baptism of Fire and Spirit
Even though we so often pray, “Come, Holy Spirit,” the gift of the Spirit is already given. Continue Reading Baptism of Fire and Spirit
God Is with Us through It All
When we go into the full depths and death of anything, we can come out the other side transformed. Continue Reading God Is with Us through It All
A Feast of Hope
Today is the feast of hope, direction, purpose, meaning, and community. We’re all in this together. Continue Reading A Feast of Hope
Sin and Salvation are Collective
God saves the whole, not merely parts. Continue Reading Sin and Salvation are Collective
We Are All Christ’s Body
Humanity consistently has to face the problem of unity and diversity. Continue Reading We Are All Christ’s Body
A Revelation of Heaven on Earth
God puts us in a world of passing things where everything changes and nothing remains the same. Continue Reading A Revelation of Heaven on Earth
Only One Message
There’s really only one message: there is no separation between God and creation. Continue Reading Only One Message
The Poverty of Christmas
There’s really nothing necessarily pretty about the first Christmas. Continue Reading The Poverty of Christmas
Being Present to the Presence of God
Christianity and Buddhism Being Present to the Presence of God Friday, November 12, 2021 One of the great gifts Buddhism offers to Christianity is an emphasis on being present to our experiences in the here and now. In one of his homilies, Father Richard speaks of the holiness of our present time and place, no… Continue Reading Being Present to the Presence of God
Beginning as “Beloved”
Original Goodness Beginning as “Beloved” Thursday, October 28, 2021 And a voice came out of the heavens: “You are my beloved Son. In you I am well pleased.” —Mark 1:11 In a homily on the Feast of Jesus’ Baptism, Fr. Richard Rohr describes the powerful nature of being named a beloved child of God. We… Continue Reading Beginning as “Beloved”