Monthly Archives: February 2023

February 26, 2023                 1st Sunday of Lent Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7           Matthew 4:1-11 The story of the Serpent, Eve, and Adam in Genesis is one of the most debated events of the Christian mythos. Now let me clarify the term “mythos.”  It’s a Greek term that … Continue reading →

February 22, 2023          Ash Wednesday Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 As you can see Jesus wants his disciples to be disciplined in their acts of holiness and practice of piety through charity, fasting, and praying. But he also wants them to be genuine … Continue reading →

February 19, 2023     Transfiguration Sunday Exodus 24:12-18          Matthew 17:1-9             For some reason I have always been interested in mountain climbing.  Not that I want to be a mountain climber. Don’t get me wrong – I love mountains, and I love hiking, and I’ve spent … Continue reading →

February 12, 2023                 6th Sunday of Epiphany Deuteronomy 30:15-20                Matthew 5:21-37             Go into a bookstore or on-line and look for self-help books and the first thing that you’ll see is books on how to organize your life and get things done.  Over the years … Continue reading →

January 29, 2023       4th Sunday of Epiphany 1 Corinthians 1:18-31              Matthew 5:1-12             How are we supposed to know what the wisdom of God is when we are limited creatures talking about a being who is defined as unlimited, infinite, and all knowing?  And yet, … Continue reading →