Conversations with Father Greg

Homily for Sunday, April 18th, 2021 - 3rd Sunday in Easter

In this episode we’ll consider what we learn from Jesus’ appearance to his disciples, after that first Easter morning.   Even after the Resurrection, Jesus continued meeting with his friends, and sharing a meal.  These stories invite us to consider how we extend hospitality to others even during a pandemic.   Is it limited to sharing food together, or can it be expanded to include more?   Let’s talk.  (Luke 24:36b-48)

Homily for Sunday, April 11th, 2021 - 2nd Sunday in Easter

As we continue celebrating the Easter Season, we consider a man nicknamed “Doubting Thomas”.   This story begs the question about whether our lives are defined by isolated moments, or by the entire trajectory of our lives.   (John 20:19-31)

Homily for April 4th, 2021 - Easter Sunday

Happy Easter everyone!  In this episode we’ll begin by reading  the  story of the very first Easter morning, found  in John’s Gospel and then we’ll hear a homily based on that reading. (John 20:1-18)

Reflection on Good Friday

Before listening we want to caution our listeners.   Today’s Bible reading comes from John’s gospel and describes Jesus’ last hours, and ultimately his crucifixion.  

Quite frankly, as someone familiar with the story, i find it disturbing and often hard to listen to.  It raises some difficult questions that are best asked in conversation - with the text, with history, and with each other. (John 18 & 19)

Homily forThursday, April 1st, 20201 - Maundy Thursday

Thoughts about a shared meal, clean feet, and vulnerability.  Come take a listen.  (John 13.1–17, 31b–35)

Homily for Sunday, March 28th 2021 - Palm Sunday

Cheering crowds, religious festivals, and a man riding a donkey.   What Palm Sunday tells about God, Jesus, and ourselves.  (Mark 11:1-11)

Homily for Sunday, March 21st, 2021 - 5th Sunday in the Season of Lent

Old day timers, priorities, and … “hating the life of this world”?  Come take a listen.  (John 12:20-33)

A QuickTake on St Patrick's Day

What do corned beef & cabbage, parades, and pirates have to do with St Patrick's Day?  (With thanks to For All the Saints © 2007, General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada)

Homily for Sunday, March 14th, 2021 - 4th Sunday in the Season of Lent

What do John 3:16, a moose, and a nighttime visit to Jesus have in common?  Come take a listen.  (John 3:14-21)

Homily for Sunday, March 7th, 2021 - 3rd Sunday in Lent

Imagine Jesus overturning tables and chasing people out of the temple with a whip.   Those who were there were surprised too!! Come and hear happens.  (John 2:13-22)