“Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread...”
Pastor Francis Smith preached about the spiritual danger of distraction and the necessity of keeping our focus on Jesus. Using the story of Peter walking on the water and the Mary-and-Martha contrast, he urged the congregation to prioritize prayer, Scripture, and a gospel-centered life amid everyday anxieties and public distractions. Announcements included Vacation Bible School follow-up, a community sing, a prayer walk, student/teacher blessing, church cleanup, and giving options.
“'Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name... For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.'”
Melissa Hollerith preaches that Christians are called to trust God rather than cling to control or possessions, using a personal hurricane-evacuation story and Peter walking on the water to urge the congregation to live by faith and embrace the promise, "Do not be afraid."
“'Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.' (The Lord's Prayer introduction and opening line.)”
A homily for the Feast of the Transfiguration connecting the gospel account (Matthew) and readings (Daniel, 2 Peter) to the Eucharist: the Transfiguration reveals Jesus’ divinity as a gift of hope and strength for the apostles and for believers, and faith opens our eyes to recognize Christ in the sacraments, scripture, the poor, and the life of the Church.
“"Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name... Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses... And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil."”
A Wednesday Mass honoring the Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major. Readings highlight God’s steadfast, restorative love (Jeremiah) and the Gospel account of the Canaanite woman whose persistent, motherly faith wins Jesus’ healing. The homily connects the basilica’s story and Mary’s example to three invitations: reflect on how a mother’s love shaped your life, how it lifts you up, and how it remains steadfast even when rejected. The liturgy emphasizes Eucharistic worship, prayer for the Church and the dead, and a call to echo Mary’s ‘yes.’
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