Sermons

February
13
2022

Sermon; Epiphany 6C; Luke 6:17-26

And Mary said,

“My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,

for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant.

Surely, from now on all generations will...

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January
30
2022

Sermon; Epiphany 4C; Luke 4:21-30

Today's gospel passage picks up where last week's left off. You may not remember because I delivered my annual address instead of preaching on the gospel. In short, Jesus returns to his hometown...

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January
9
2022

Sermon; Epiphany 1 (Baptism of Our Lord); Luke 3:15-17, 21-22

If today's gospel sounds vaguely familiar, it's probably because we heard part of it back on Advent 3 when John was out there baptizing people in the wilderness and calling them a brood of vipers....

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January
2
2022

Sermon; 2nd Sunday after Christmas Day; Matthew 2:1-12

Merry Christmas, everyone.

Today is the 9th Day of Christmas, and the Second Sunday after Christmas Day. The lectionary gives us three options for gospel readings today: one from Matthew telling of...

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December
25
2021

Sermon; Christmas Day

Merry Christmas.

When Christmas falls on a Saturday, like this year, I refer to this weekend as the Holy Triduum of the Incarnation. The Triduum, if you remember, is/are the three great days of...

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