HOMILY FOR 1978 AND 1988 REUNION Tomorrow, the Church will celebrate the feast of the birth of John the Baptist. In the Christian story, we remember that the appearance of John the Baptist was the “tipping point,” for the whole phenomenon of Christianity, because it was John the Baptist who was the one first … Read more HOMILY FOR 1978 AND 1988 REUNION
RETREAT HOMILY Many of us here this afternoon have either been, or have had the encounter with that overly eager student who, just after hearing the lofty description of the goals for a course, immediately shoots up the hand in the air and, when called upon, asks the question that every student in the … Read more RETREAT HOMILY
JESUITS WEST PROVINCE RETREAT FEAST OF THE TRANSFIGURATION AUGUST 6, 2017 Most Reverend Gordon D. Bennett, S. J. Bishop Emeritus of Mandeville Matthew 17: 1-9 Dear Sisters and Brothers: I think it would be impossible to escape the blessing that these readings for the Feast of the Transfiguration would coincide precisely with place … Read more FEAST OF THE TRANSFIGURATION
HOMILY FOR 1978 AND 1988 REUNION Tomorrow, the Church will celebrate the feast of the birth of John the Baptist. In the Christian story, we remember that the appearance of John the Baptist was the “tipping point,” for the whole phenomenon of Christianity, because it was John the Baptist who was the one first … Read more HOMILY FOR 1978 AND 1988 REUNION
THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – B 2018 Dear Sisters and brothers in Christ, Today’s gospel tells us about the very beginning of Jesus’ ministry. Mark tells us three things we need to be reminded of and need to bring into our own lives of faith. First, Mark reminds us that Jesus began his … Read more THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – B 2018
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS GRADUATION CEREMONY JUNE 20, 2017 SACRED HEART CHAPEL Dear Graduates, Distinguished Guests, Families and Loved Ones: Que hermosos los pies de los que anuncian el Evangelio! How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news. There is a moment in the musical “Cats” that I think captures the essence … Read more CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS GRADUATION CEREMONY 2017
JESUITS WEST PROVINCE RETREAT FEAST OF THE TRANSFIGURATION AUGUST 6, 2017 Most Reverend Gordon D. Bennett, S. J. Bishop Emeritus of Mandeville Matthew 17: 1-9 Dear Sisters and Brothers: I think it would be impossible to escape the blessing that these readings for the Feast of the Transfiguration would coincide precisely with place … Read more JESUITS WEST PROVINCE RETREAT – FEAST OF THE TRANSFIGURATION
SCRC CONVENTION CLOSING MASS SEPTEMBER 3, 2017 ANAHEIM CONVENTION CENTER Most Reverend Gordon D. Bennett, S. J. Bishop Emeritus of Mandeville Matthew 16: 21-27 Dear Sisters and Brothers: So that we can break open the meaning of today’s gospel, allow me to ask you to visualize the beautiful and inspiring scene that takes … Read more SCRC CONVENTION CLOSING MASS 2017
Address to Certificate Candidates Center for Religion and Spirituality June 20, 2017 CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS GRADUATION CEREMONY JUNE 20, 2017 SACRED HEART CHAPEL Dear Graduates, Distinguished Guests, Families and Loved Ones: Que hermosos los pies de los que anuncian el Evangelio! How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news. There is … Read more Address to Certificate Candidates Center for Religion and Spirituality June 20, 2017
FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT -A2 2017 I’m pretty sure that you have all heard this saying: “There are only two certainties in life: death and taxes.” Death and taxes. We can understand the second one, taxes, because it just makes sense that the health, the safety, and even the beauty of our civic community … Read more FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT -A2 2017