Category Archives: Fr. Pat’s Sermon Notes
Fourth Sunday of Lent
When the sinner who has turned away from God finally gets tired of running, she makes a startling discovery: She was being followed the whole time! The trouble with showing God your back instead of your face is that you … Continue reading
Third Sunday of Lent
God has called you to bear much fruit! You were born into this world to make a difference; and you already have! But if you want to make the most signifant and long ranging impact for the better, consider this … Continue reading
Second Sunday of Lent
Letting God Break into Your World Abraham did it. The Apostle Paul did it too. They said yes to God’s invitation to allow him more access to their lives; extraordinary access. They would never be the same afterward and the … Continue reading
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First Sunday of Lent
Focusing on What Matters Most When I am invited to give a talk in the context of a banquet, I may drink water or nibble on something small, but I never down a whole meal and try to speak on … Continue reading
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Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Love is Greater than Fury Jesus had a tough job. For that matter, so did Jeremiah in today’s first reading. Both were prophets from God. Prophets have a tough job because they are torn between two passions: Glorifying God and … Continue reading
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Staying Close to God by Keeping the Sabbath Holy The practical way that the early Church honored the third commandment (Keep holy the Sabbath day) after the resurrection of Jesus was by gathering as a community every Sunday, the first … Continue reading
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Who’s on Your Guest List? There was a wedding in Cana in Galilee. Like all weddings it was a huge deal. Hundreds of hours of planning and dozens of people were engaged in one way or the other to make … Continue reading
Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
Whose Child Are You? Today is the last day of the Christmas season. For the weeks of Advent and Christmas we have been addressing the question: “What Child is this…who lay at rest in Mary’s lap asleeping?” On the Feast … Continue reading
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Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord
The Magi’s Travel Guide and Helpful Tips The Magi set out in search of the Newborn King and after a long arduous journey, they found him! Are you searching? Then let the example of the Magi guide you. First, they … Continue reading
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
The Message of the Manger If you asked yourself what makes an ordinary family a holy family, the answer is as clear as the manger itself: Keeping Jesus in the center of everything you do as a family. First we … Continue reading
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