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Tuesday Apr 06, 2021
Tuesday Apr 06, 2021
Easter Sunday 4/4/21 - Fr. Carlson homily
The Lord is Risen! Alleluia! Alleluia! We celebrate Christ's victory over death!
Monday Mar 29, 2021
Monday Mar 29, 2021
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord 3/28/21 - Fr. Carlson homily
As we enter into Holy Week, let us reflect on today's second reading from Phil 2:6-11. We invite you to spend some time with that passage this week as we recall the last supper, venerate the cross and celebrate the resurrection in this holy week.
Monday Mar 22, 2021
Monday Mar 22, 2021
Fifth Sunday of Lent 3/21/21 - Fr. Carlson homily
Let us stop and take a moment in prayer to really look upon the crucifix
- to see how Jesus took on the sin and suffering of the whole world
- to see all He endured (being mocked, ridiculed, beaten) and still saying, “Father, forgive them. They know not what they do.”
- to experience the love He has for us
In today’s Gospel, we hear that Jesus knew all that was about to happen and willingly takes on this suffering out of love for us.
Monday Mar 15, 2021
Monday Mar 15, 2021
Fourth Sunday of Lent 3/14/21 - Fr. Carlson homily
The readings today are so rich in meaning! In our Gospel we hear the often-quoted John 3:16. Let's dive deeper into the text that comes right before that which references Numbers 21:4-9. This is all about the love the Father has for us.
Monday Mar 08, 2021
Monday Mar 08, 2021
Third Sunday of Lent 3/7/21 - Fr. Carlson Homily
In today's Gospel we read of Jesus driving people out of the temple area because they made it a marketplace. Let us reflect on that today in our own lives - what can we cast out (get rid of) in order to purify our souls? We encourage you to go to the sacrament of confession often! We have added confession times this Lent including all day March 13th from 8:30am-4:30pm and again from 7:00-8:30pm. Please check our website for more times www.stjohns-excelsior.org
Monday Mar 01, 2021
Monday Mar 01, 2021
Second Sunday of Lent 2/28/21 - Fr. Carlson homily
On this second Sunday of Lent, our Gospel passage is the Transfiguration. Right away, you know something special is going to happen when Jesus takes Peter, James and John up the mountain. Jesus reveals His divinity when He becomes dazzling white!
Monday Feb 22, 2021
Monday Feb 22, 2021
First Sunday of Lent 2/21/21 - Fr. Carlson homily
Today's readings are rich in salvation history! Every first Sunday of Lent begins with the reading of Jesus being tempted in the desert for 40 days. We pray that we can enter into this time of temptation and repentance and that we may grow closer to God through it!
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2/14/21 - Fr. Carlson Homily
The second reading today comes from the Letter from Saint Paul to the Corinthians. (1 Cor 10:31—11:1). In this reading Paul says, "Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ."
How did Paul live his life? He healed the sick in Jesus's name. He led people to Christ. He was martyred. We end with a beautiful prayer by Saint John Gabriel Perboyre that we may be imitators of Christ.
Monday Feb 08, 2021
Monday Feb 08, 2021
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2/7/21 – Fr. Carlson Homily
In the Gospels we often read that Jesus went off to pray. If the Son of God made prayer a priority, then we should too! God wants to have a relationship with us and in order to do that, we must spend time with Him.
If we can challenge ourselves to commit to 15 minutes of quiet prayer each day (regardless of age or vocation) then this will improve our relationship with Him. Set a time and a place for prayer and this can become a good way to experience peace, healing and comfort.
Monday Feb 01, 2021
Monday Feb 01, 2021
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 1/31/21 – Fr. Carlson homily
We read in today's Gospel from Mark 1:21-28 about Jesus beginning His public ministry. He is establishing a new covenant (a new teaching), and He is recognized by all as one having authority. Fr. Carlson digs deeper into this reading.
We also celebrate the beginning of Catholic Schools Week. We hear in today's homily about the history of St. John's School and we thank you, the parishioners, for your support of the school over the years! What a beautiful gift we have!