Sermon by Fr. Peter Smith
24th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Questions for Group Discussion
1. Read Luke 23:39-43. In what ways are the two thieves the same, and in what ways are they different?
2. Have you considered that these two thieves represent us: humanity? What is significant about that?
3. When the second thief says, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom,” what do you think he means, and what is he hoping for?
4. In what way does Jesus’ statement to the thief—“Today you will be with me in paradise” —bring encouragement to you when you think about your own life or about the lives of those around you?
5. As we look ahead towards Advent and the coming of Christ, what do you sense God is calling you to pursue in order to get ready?
Sermon by Dcn. Robert Polen
23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time
Questions for Group Discussion
1. How is our situation similar to the situation of the first generation of the church as it waited for the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem?
2. Jesus warns the church that there are two ways they can be led astray. Where do you see evidence of these two ways in the life of the church?
3. Why is it important to know what to expect as we wait for Jesus to fulfill his promises?
4. How are we tempted to abandon Jesus’ mission for his church?
5. What is our hope as we wait? How do we encourage one another with this hope?
Sermon By Bp. Assiel Musabyimana
22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time
Dedication by Fr. Peter Smith
All Saints Sunday
Sermon by Fr. Peter Smith
20th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Questions for Group Discussion
1. In what ways do the Pharisee and the tax collector represent a different spiritual posture towards God, towards themselves, and towards others?
2. How does the physical posture of each man as they prayed say something about their spiritual posture?
3. What does it mean that Jesus says only the tax collector was “justified”?
4. In our Sunday liturgy, where can you see Jesus’ teaching in this parable exemplified?
5. As you follow Jesus, how does your prayer life need to grow in better posture towards God, towards yourself, and towards others?
Sermon by Dcn. Robert Polen
19th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Discussion Questions
1. Read Luke 17:20-37. How does Jesus describe the context in which we are called to pray?
2. How does Jesus describe the hopelessness of the widow’s situation? How does this story encourage us to pray always and not lose heart?
3. How should we understand our experience of justice seeming to be delayed with Jesus’ promise that God will execute justice for his people speedily?
4. What might cause us to lose faith and stop praying for God’s kingdom justice? How can we encourage one another to be confident in our prayers to God for justice?
Sermon by Fr. Bob Fabey
18th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Sermon by Fr. Bob Fabey
17th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Sermon by Fr. Peter Smith
16th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Sermon by Fr. Peter Smith
15th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Presentation by the August Travel Team to Rwanda
Rwanda Sunday / 14th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Sermon by Fr. Peter Smith
13th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Sermon by Dcn. Robert Polen
12th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Sermon by Fr. Peter Smith
11th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Sermon by Bp. Phil Ashey
10th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Sermon by Fr. Peter Smith
9th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Sermon by Fr. Peter Smith
8th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Sermon by Dcn. Robert Polen
7th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Sermon by Fr. Bob Fabey
6th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Sermon by Fr. Peter Smith
5th Sunday of Ordinary Time