by pdavid@stvictoria.org | Dec 18, 2023 | Homily Blog
Deacon Ray Ortman Today we light the third candle on the Advent wreath. The candle of joy. The Advent wreath is a wonderful visual for us of our progress through Advent, and indeed of our progress in the Christian life. We begin with the wreath itself. Its circular...
by pdavid@stvictoria.org | Dec 11, 2023 | Homily Blog
The strawberry In today’s Gospel passage from Mark we’re told to be alert, to stay awake. But what are we to stay awake for? We’re to stay awake for the coming of the Lord. If we’re sleepwalking our way through life, we’ll miss it. So, the coming of the Lord, when...
by pdavid@stvictoria.org | Dec 11, 2023 | Homily Blog
Advent – A Time of Quiet Anticipation I shared in last week’s homily that there are three different moments of the Lord’s coming. There was the coming at Bethlehem, his coming at the end of time, and the coming of Jesus into our hearts. So, as the Baptist would...
by pdavid@stvictoria.org | Nov 20, 2023 | Homily Blog
Aging well Last night I went to the Eagle’s concert. They’re all in their 70’s. And so was a lot of the crowd that was there. So this homily is for everyone who’s in their 70’s or older. The other day I heard someone about my age say, “You know what happens when...
by pdavid@stvictoria.org | Aug 21, 2023 | Homily Blog
ANTS About a month ago I joined high school students from St. Victoria on their mission trip to Greensboro, North Carolina. On a mission trip you go out and serve during the day and at night you gather to fellowship with the other groups attending the camp. By the...
by pdavid@stvictoria.org | Jul 3, 2023 | Homily Blog, Uncategorized
Peewee Reese Father Bob White The year was 1947. It was April 17th, the opening home game for the old Boston Braves. The Braves were hosting their old rivals the Brooklyn Dodgers. When the Dodgers took to the field that day a player new to the team took at his...
