Homily: 1 December: Isaiah 25:6-10a

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                           (Please read the scripture passage before reading the homily.) When we celebrate a new President, we have inauguration balls, with plenty of food and drink of all kinds and with no expense spared.  True, only a few receive invitations, … Continued

Homily: 29 November: Isaiah 2:1-5

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                           (Please read the scripture passage before reading the homily.) I spent twelve years in ministry in Versailles, Ohio, home of the Versailles High School Tigers.  This year they are in the State finals in football.  Before every football game, … Continued

Homily: 24 November: Luke 21:12-19

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                           (Please read the scripture passage before reading the homily.) Would it not be nice if the risen Lord would speak directly to us?  We have asked, “Why am I here?  What good have I done?   Why does it all … Continued

Homily: 23 November: Luke 21:1-4

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(Please read the scripture passage before reading the homily.) Two small coins are worth more than twenty dollars.  Suppose I drive up in my electric car to the sound of trumpets and make my donation of fifty dollars.  Further suppose … Continued

Homily: 19 November: Luke 19:45-48

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(Please read the scripture passage before reading the homily.) Forty days after the birth of Jesus, his parents brought him to the Temple.  Luke described the event as Jesus entering his Temple to take possession of it for the glory … Continued