The lectionary readings remind us that no matter the deserts we encounter in this sin-laden world, our God will make a way to refresh us from the springs of of eternal life.
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Fr. Lenny’s Sermon – Second Sunday in Lent – 2017
The lectionary inspires us Lenten penitents with the story of Abraham, the spiritual ancestor of those who learn to relate to God by faith instead of imperfect human obedience or heredity.
Fr. Lenny’s Sermon – First Sunday in Lent – 2017
As we walk the penitential path with Jesus this Lent, our lectionary readings help us compare and contrast Adam and Jesus so we might better appreciate the great salvation our Lord has worked out for all who believe.
Fr. Lenny’s Sermon – 6th Sunday after Epiphany – 2017
The lectionary’s trek through the OT Law leads us through Deuteronomy where God lays out a choice before us: to choose life, obedience, and loving him. May we all make that choice favorably. (Please excuse the water spill at the beginning of the recording.)
Fr. Lenny’s Sermon – 5th Sunday in Epiphany – 2017
Touching base back at Isaiah again, the lectionary reinforces God’s hope to restore and rebuild his people if they put economic oppression of others, conflicts, and hypocritical spirituality away. That’s right, you can’t love God without loving your neighbor.
Fr. Lenny’s Sermon – 4th Sunday after Epiphany – 2017
My first experience with Micah 6 in our lectionary readings is a praise song from Maranatha! Music while I was in college. I’ve since come see to see it as one of the cornerstone OT passages that spurs us to justice, mercy, and humility.
Fr. Lenny’s Sermon – 3 Epiphany 2017
In our lectionary readings, Isaiah opens our eyes once again how the promises of God’s salvation not only enlighten us spiritually, but bring us joy as we hope for the future.
Fr. Lenny’s Sermon – 2nd Sunday in Epiphany 2017 & Memorial Homily
Two homiletical endeavors this week. First, this Sunday’s lectionary readings took us through Isaiah’s hopeful promise of salvation for those on the fringes of life.
Second, today, we honored the life and faith of St Francis’ own, Laura Revello at her memorial.
Fr. Lenny’s Sermon – Fourth Sunday in Advent – 2016
(Reposted due to uncertainty of original post being published.)
This last week of Advent, as we prepare in our lectionary for the coming of our Savior, we come across Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18, in which we long for the restoring hand of the promised messianic king. Jesus alone fulfills those hopes both now and in eternity, and as we experience his restoring power, we his people become the means by which others get to the see the undeniable hope of the he King who once came in humility but will soon come in glory.
Fr. Lenny’s Sermon – Baptism of Our Lord – 2017
This first Sunday after Epiphany, we launch into the ministry of Jesus, and discover the gentle justice he brings as the Messiah described by the prophet Isaiah.
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