“Love is love,” right? In English, sure. But the Greeks had four words for love, and as the Gospels were written in Greek, there is a specific “love” Jesus is talking about. And in this scene of Jesus asking Simon Peter, “Do you love me?” we can learn a lot about what it actually means when Jesus calls us to “love.” Love is the answer, love is the Great Commandment of Jesus. But as the 1990’s “philosopher” Haddaway asked, “What is love?”
Category: Homily
A Faith Which Shapes Our Lives (Part 2)
As we remember Pope Francis, one word comes to mind from this faithful shepherd of the Church: mercy. The essential content of the Christian faith is mercy. And yet, how does this shape our lives in the Church? Do we allow this faith of ours to truly shape our lives?
A Faith Which Shapes Our Lives (Part 1)
Jesus’ resurrection is the central claim of Christian faith. But does it shape our life? What if faith in the resurrection reshaped our lives and narratives? This is the day that changed the world, and the day that can change your world, your life.
“Renewing…” Week 10: A Transformative Mystery
Holy Week calls for active participation in the mystery of Christ’s passion, beyond mere ritual. We are invited to unite our entire lives with Jesus’ suffering for real transformation.
“Renewing…” Week 7: Healed and Bearing Fruit
All of this “navel gazing” as we seek to identify our wounds and faulty “roots” can leave us feel a little off-put. But this work is a necessary first step for the “more” God wants for us.
“Renewing…” Week 6: Exodus: Suffering to Glory
The second Sunday of Lent focuses on Jesus’ transfiguration and the concept of a New Exodus, paralleling the original Exodus story of liberation from slavery. Jesus, through His death and resurrection, offers not just freedom from sin but spiritual renewal.
“Renewing…” Week 5: The Wounds We Bear
The “tests” we endure reveal something important about us. Namely, who we are, or at least the identity believe about ourselves and from which we operate. But why do we believe these things and why do we do the things we do? Simply put, it’s because we have been wounded. And to experience healing in these places? Well, that’s the salvific work of Jesus.
“Renewing…” Week 1: Healed ≠ Fixed
“Healing” does not mean “fixing.” The healing that Jesus promises and desires to work in our life is not our preconceived idea of everything being “OK,” not more suffering, all problems erased. Rather, his healing is ordered toward love. Join us on this 10 week series to experience the healing power of Jesus Christ in our lives.
Seeing the Light of Salvation
What is the significance of Jesus’ presentation in the Temple? Simeon’s words are the key: salvation, light has come. But do we recognize that we need that just as much as Simeon did?
Jesus, Moana, and Your Heart
Our brokenness and imperfections are not something we have to fix before Jesus shows up. We simply have to be willing to let him meet us there. And that is something easier said than done.
The Beggar 