“I think that I shall never see, a poem lovely as a tree.” On this Good Friday, Fr. Chris Reuter talks about the symbolism of trees, including the tree that formed the cross on which Jesus’ died.
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On this Sunday, Fr. Chris Reuter recounts the story of the Scarlet Letter, and how it was filled with hypocrisy of the people that accused the Puritan woman of adultery, even though they claimed to be “proper” and “not guilty.”
In John’s Gospel today, we have the same situation, with Jesus being tested by the “righteous” elders. Jesus handled it deftly and skillfully, leading to a situation of mercy.
We need to be aware of our own obligation to be signs of mercy in this world. Rather than discuss who needs to be “punished and stoned,” we should discuss and be examples of showing forgiveness and mercy.
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Fr. Chris Reuter gives the homily on Sunday, February 28, 2016. He tells us to stop playing the blame game and take responsibility for our actions. Choose good and reject evil. He also tells us that the symbolism of good news is the burning bush. In the worst of disasters (fire), there is the promise of new life. Download or listen here.
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Fr. Chris Reuter gives the homily on Sunday, Feburary 14, 2016. Download or listen here.
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On this Sunday, Fr. Chris Reuter talked to us about the art of communication and how the church has always been on the side of culture and learning.
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On this Sunday, the Feast of the Holy Family, Fr. Chris Reuter talks to us about making it our mission to strengthen family life. Through his prison ministry, he has seen firsthand what can happen when the family breaks down. He suggests that we all make a family New Year’s resolution to find ways to strengthen our own families.
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On this Christmas Day, Fr. Chris tells us the story of his first Christmas away from home and how it helped him understand the message of today’s readings. God is with us and God is love. He did not come to us in the places of power, He came to us in a stable.
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Fr. Chris Reuter speaks to us about preparing ourselves for the coming of the Lord. Download or listen here.
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Fr. Chris Reuter gives the homily on Sunday, November 8, 2015, talking to us about the poor and the financial inequities that exist in our world today, such as building a billion dollar football stadium while people are homeless and hungry on our streets. Download or listen here.
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On Sunday, October 25, 2015, Fr. Chris Reuter speaks to us regarding how we treat others, especially the handicapped, in our daily lives. Download or listen here.
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