Conversations with Father Greg

Homily for Sunday, December 5th, 2021 - 2nd Sunday in the Season of Advent

Advent 2c

What do new sidewalks, a man named John, and a 900 year old prophecy have in common?   Come and find out!   (Luke 3:1-6) (Isaiah 40:3-5)

Homily for Sunday, November 28th, 2021 - 1st Sunday in Advent

What’s on your Christmas Wish List?   Thinking a little further ahead - what’s on your wish list for the year ahead?   Let’s consider it together.   (Jeremiah 33:14-16)

Homily for Sunday, November 21st, 2021 - Reign of Christ Sunday

Have you ever felt like you had a foot in two different worlds?  Put another way - have you ever found yourself at an intersection in life, where you have to make some pretty significant decision?   Today we consider just those kinds of things.   (John 18:33-37)

Homily for Sunday, November14th, 2021 - 25th Sunday after Pentecost

In today’s reading, Jesus startles his disciples with some shocking predictions and at lease one of them turned out to be true.   Come take a listen as we discuss how they might apply to us. (Mark 13:1-8)

Homily for Sunday, November 7th, 2021 -24th Sunday after Pentecost

In today’s gospel reading Jesus criticises some religious folks, and praised the generosity of a widow.    Come and take a listen and consider what practical application this has in our lives today.   (Mark 12:38-44)

Homily for Sunday, October 31st, 2021 - All Saints Day

What do fireworks, Hallowe’en, and a man named Lazarus have in common?    Come, take a listen, and then have a Happy Hallowe'en.  (John 11:32-44)

Homily for Sunday, October 24th, 2021. - 22nd Sunday after Pentecost

Today, a blind beggar invites us to consider the difference between sight and vision and what that lesson has to do with our lives today.   (Mark 10:46-52)

Homily for Sunday, October 17th, 2021 - 21st Sunday after Pentecost

Last week, Canadians celebrated Thanksgiving.   Did you notice where people sat at the table? Who was at “the head of the table”?    Today, we listen in as two of Jesus’ disciples have a conversation about just that kind of thing … and how Jesus turns “table talk” into a teachable moment.  (Mark 10:35-45)

Homily for Sunday, October 10th, 2021 - Thanksgiving Sunday

Thanksgiving 2021

What’s your favourite Thanksgiving tradition?   Is it the turkey? Time with family?  Maybe it’s the cooler weather.   Let’s take time to take stock together.   (Luke 17:11-19)

Homily for Sunday, October 3rd, 2021 - 19th Sunday after Pentecost

Today we read about some religious zealots who try to paint Jesus into a corner.  Meanwhile he gives his disciples some insight about the role of children in the realm of God.  (Mark 10:2-16)