God’s Quiet Entrance [24 December 2024]
God’s astonishing rescue operation begins in obscurity and silence. Caesar Augustus forces Joseph and Mary to leave their simple dwelling in Nazareth. Together they set
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Preaching Notes – 4th Sunday of Advent [December 22, 2024]
Mary resolutely sets out for the hill country of Judah (Luke 1:39). It is a difficult journey from Nazareth to the hill country of Judah.
Preaching Notes Feast of Christ the King – Sunday, 24 November 2024
We celebrate the final Sunday of our liturgical year with the proclamation of Jesus as King (John 18:33-37). Today’s Gospel enables us to understand the
Preaching Notes – Sunday, 10 November 2024
Jesus sits across from the temple treasury (Matthew 12:38-44). He sits there observing what people decide to contribute to the temple, to worship; that is,
Preaching Notes – Sunday 20 October 2024 “Worry Less, Live More” 3 of 3
Our Gospel reading today culminates Jesus’ extended explanation of what it means to be His intentional disciple (Mark 10:35-45). As we have progressed through these special
Preaching Notes – Sunday 6 October 2024 “Worry Less, Live More” 1 of 3
In our everyday living, it is common to struggle with negative emotions. www.cktoledo.org/drawnear Deep personal concerns about the future and our inability to control the
Preaching Notes – Sunday 29 September 2024
“Anyone who gives you a cup of water to drink because you belong to Christ, amen, I say to you, will surely not lose his
Preaching Notes – Sunday, 25 August 2024
Today Gospel Reading chronicles the dramatic culmination of the 5-week study of John 6 (John 6:60-69). Will we find Jesus’ teaching too demanding as did
Preaching Notes – Sunday 18 August 2024
Today we come to the very clear part of Jesus’ long discourse that is linked to the Eucharist (John 6:51-58). Throughout the discourse Jesus insists
Preaching Notes (Sun) 21 July 2024
Ignatius’ EXAMEN is a prayer practice that helps us find God in all aspects of daily living. So powerful is this prayer practice that Ignatius