Blessed Sacrament Parish Community Homilies

Fr. Rob is back and tells us the story of his ordination to the transitional diaconate. Let's just say it was anxiety-inducing for a multitude of reasons, but God provided. Gospel: Jn 15:9-17

Fr. Pat O'Connor joined us for Mass this weekend. The readings for the weekend spoke of connection, and to illustrate that, he brought a heavy-duty chain.

Fr. Jack Johnson is our guest priest this week. He challenges us to think about how we, too, are shepherds like the Good Shepherd. Gospel: Jn 10:11-18

The first disciples were able to see the resurrected Christ and have a meal with him. Present day disciples have the same opportunity: we see the resurrected Christ in our neighbors and around the table of the Eucharist. Gospel: Lk 24:35-48

The opposite of faith is not doubt, the opposite of faith is certainty. Fr. Rob reflects on why doubt is a part of growing in our faith lives. Gospel: Jn 20:19-31

The Gospel Reading and Fr. Rob's homily from Good Friday - 2024.

The Gospel Reading and Fr. Rob's homily from Holy Thursday - 2024.

The opposite of hope is despair, and as an Easter people we no longer have to despair, but trust in God's love, mercy, and hope for us. Gospel: Jn 20:1-9

Fr. Rob focuses on Peter and Judas and how they react to their betrayal of Jesus. What can we learn from their responses? Gospel: Mk 14:1—15:47

Life is a series of deaths and resurrections. Reflecting on these moments can help to prepare us for the Triduum, where we remember and commemorate the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus.