Conversations with Father Greg

Homily for Sunday, November 12th, 2023 - 23rd Sunday after Pentecost

What does a walk with the dog, a snow blower, and an oil lamp have in common?   Come and find out.  (Matthew 25:1-13)

Homily for Sunday, November 5th, 2023 - the Sunday prior to Remembrance Day

Today we commemorate Remembrance, recalling those men and women who courageously sacrificed for freedom and peace around the world.   We also consider some of Jesus’ teaching around genuine, authentic leadership models.  (Matthew 23:1-12 and 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13).

Homily for Sunday, October 29th, 2023- All Saints Day

Today we consider how hockey, comic books, and science fiction characters can help inspire our faith all while helping us celebrate All Saints Day.  (Matthew 5:1-12)

Homily for Sunday, October 22nd, 2023.

Politics, religion, and passion … oh my!   Come check out a conversation that would probably scandalise my Grandma.  (Matthew 22:15-22)

Homily for Sunday, October 15th, 2023.

Today we consider what a table grace, that I learned as a child, has taught me about relationships and community.  Come and take a listen.   (Matthew 22:1-14)

Homily for Sunday, October 8th, 2023 - Thanksgiving Sunday

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!   Join us as we take time to consider all that we have to be thankful for, but also consider the variety of things that we can cultivate in our own lives.  (2 Corinthians 9:6–15)

Homily for Sunday, October 1st, 2023 - the 17th Sunday after Pentecost

What do a doctor’s lab coat, a police officer’s badge, and a judge’s gavel have in common?   Come and listen to find out. (Matthew 21:23-32)

Homily for Sunday, September 24th, 2023 - the 16th Sunday after Pentecost

Have you ever heard the expression “equal pay for equal work”.  Our gospel reading for today invites us to consider things from a different perspective.   Come and take a listen.  ( Matthew 20:1-16)

Homily for Sunday, September 17th, 2023 - the 15th Sunday after Pentecost.

Did you hear the joke about the Anglican priest, the Presbyterian minister, and the Lutheran pastor who walked into a barbershop?   How about this one … do you know how many Anglicans does it take to change a lightbulb?  Today, we consider what we are meant to do about some of the differences that can divide us. (Romans 14:1-12)

Homily for Sunday, September 10th, 2023 - the 14th Sunday after Pentecost.

This week we hear from both the Apostle Paul and Jesus as they double down with more advice on how to respond when relationships get tough.   (Romans 13:8-14 and Matthew 18:15-20).