How is it possible that the ancient words in today's readings can apply to us today? Father Chuck follows up on last weekend's homily on the "Wild Goose" series about the Holy Spirit by honoring a recently deceased parishioner who lived and faced death in the power and peace of the Holy Spirit. Listen to today's homily for a portrait of a person who lived the scripture readings and who knew that mortal death is not the end of our life and God's love.

Catholic Mass readings for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 16, 2025

First Reading: Jeremiah 17: 5-8
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 1: 1-2, 3, 4 and 6
Second Reading: First Corinthians 15: 12, 16-20
Alleluia: Luke 6: 23ab
Gospel: Luke 6: 17, 20-26

Have you ever wondered just what exactly the Holy Spirit does? In today's Gospel, we learn that the Holy Spirit joined Simon Peter's work with God's work to yield the great catch of fish. The Holy Spirit joins our work with God's work to strengthen us and to bring God to others. Listen to Parish Leadership Council member Patty Frahler speak about the impact of our "Wild Goose" workshop on her life, and consider joining us for one of the two new "Wild Goose" study sessions starting next week on Thursday at 1pm or Friday at 7pm.

Catholic Mass Readings for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 9, 2025

First Reading: Isaiah 6: 1-2a, 3-8
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 138: 1-2ab, 2cd-3, 4-5, 7c-8
Second Reading: First Corinthians 15: 1-11 or First Corinthians 15: 3-8, 11
Alleluia: Matthew 4: 19
Gospel: Luke 5: 1-11

How do we reconcile the prophesy of a majestic King of Glory entering the temple with the ordinary simplicity of the actual visit made by the infant Jesus? Let us pray for the grace to recognize Jesus in ordinary people and circumstances. And let us present our ordinary selves to the Lord so that we may show God's glory.

Catholic Mass Readings for the Presentation of the Lord, Sunday, February 2, 2025

First Reading: Malachi 3: 1-4
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 24: 7, 8, 9, 10
Second Reading: Hebrews 2: 14-18
Alleluia: Luke 2: 32
Gospel: Luke 2: 22-40 or Luke 2: 22-32