Conversations with Father Greg

Homily for Sunday, August 7th, 2022 - the 9th Sunday after Pentecost

What do people like Nelson Mandela and Jesus have to say about courage and faith in uncertain times?   Come and take a listen to find out.  (Luke 12:32-40)

Homily for Sunday, July 31st, 2022 - the 8th Sunday after Pentecost.

Robbie Burns once wrote that “the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry”.   And yet, wisdom encourages us to avoid being wasteful, to plan for the future, and to be responsible with the resources at our disposal.   Join us as we consider how to find a balance.  (Luke 12:13-21)

Homily for Sunday, July 24th, 2022 - The Feast of St Mary Magdalene

What does it mean to be “seen” by another person?   When was the lsat time that you felt s though someone truly understood you and your perspective?   The story of St Mary Magdalene might give you something to consider.      Come and take a listen.  (John 20:1-3, 11-18)

Homily for Sunday, July 17th, 2022 - the 6th Sunday after Pentecost

Today we consider lessons that I learned in my friend’s kitchen, and a Bible story about two sisters figuring out how to share the chores list.  (Luke 10:38-42)

Homily for Sunday, July 10th, 2022 - the 5th Sunday after Pentecost

What do Mr Rogers, Jesus, and the Good Samaritan have to do with each other?   Join us as we think about it, for a few minutes. (Luke 10:25-37)

Homily for Sunday, July 3rd, 2022 - the 4th Sunday after Penetecost

What can charcoal barbecues, Christmas pudding, and tinfoil teach us about the concept of legacy?   More importantly, what does the Christian faith have to say about this idea of legacy and how we might influence others?   (Luke 10:1-11, 16-20)

Homily for Sunday, June 26th, 2022 - the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost

Are you a “people watcher”?  Do you have any family or friends whose behaviour seems a little strange?  How do we respond when we see things differently from others, and when differences occur in our relationships?    Let’s think about it together.   (Galatians 5:1, 13-25)

Homily for Sunday, June 19th, 2022 - the 2nd Sunday after Pentecost

Have you ever heard the joke that “no good deed goes unpunished”?   Today we listen in as Jesus heals a man who had made his home in  a cemetery and. As a reward for his troubles, Jesus gets driven out of town. (Luke 8:26-39)

Homily for Sunday,June 12th, 2022 - Trinity Sunday

What does a walk with the dog, a game of Scrabble, and the Doctrine of the Trinity have in common?    Come and take a listen.  (John 16:12-15)

Homily for Sunday, June 5th, 2022 - Pentecost Sunday

Today we celebrate what is often considered to the Birthday of the Church.    In this episode we consider the kinds of gifts we might expect to receive for our collective birthday.  (John 14:8-17)