Fr. Steve Gira, member of the Congregation of the Resurrection, was a beloved Parochial Vicar at Immaculate Conception Church from July 2003 until his death from cancer on Dec. 6, 2010. From our pastor, Fr. Carl Scherrer:<\/p>\n
Father Steve was beloved by all the parish for his kindness, gentleness and generosity,\u201d Msgr. Carl Scherrer, pastor at Immaculate Conception, said. \u201cBut he was best known for his love of the sacred Scriptures and his magnificent preaching. His homilies were insightful, engaging and filled with creative imagery, and always Scripture centered. All our visitors, including my sisters, always commented to me about how terrific his homilies were. From a personal perspective, I believe I\u2019m a better person, priest, pastor and preacher because of my seven and a half years of ministry with Father Steve. Both in living and in dying he truly taught us all what it means to be a Resurrectionist!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Fr. Steve had a key role in making these podcasts a reality. After forwarding him an article from CNN about “Godcasts,” he asked me whether this was something we could do. \u00a0I suggested recording the homilies, and shortly afterwards, the Immaculate Conception Church podcast was born.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
The following are MP3 files of Fr. Steve’s homilies from Immaculate Conception that were recorded for this podcast.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
May 4, 2008<\/a>
\nMay 11, 2008<\/a>
\nMay 25, 2008<\/a>
\nJune 8, 2008<\/a>
\nJune 29, 2008<\/a>
\nJuly 6, 2008<\/a>
\nJuly 13, 2008<\/a>
\nAugust 24, 2008<\/a>
\nAugust 31, 2008<\/a>
\nSeptember 21, 2008<\/a>
\nOctober 12, 2008<\/a>
\nOctober 19, 2008<\/a>
\nNovember 23, 2008<\/a>
\nDecember 7, 2008<\/a>
\nChristmas Day, 2008<\/a>
\nJanuary 4, 2009<\/a>
\nJanuary 11, 2009
\n<\/a>Fr. Carl announces Fr. Steve’s condition to the congregation on January 18, 2009<\/a>
\n<\/a><\/span><\/span>October 25, 2009
\n<\/a><\/span>November 22, 2009
\n<\/a><\/span>January 31, 2010
\n<\/a><\/span>September 26, 2010
\n<\/a><\/span>November 7, 2010<\/a><\/span><\/p>\nFr. Carl Scherrer’s homily from Dec. 5, 2010<\/a>, the day before Fr. Steve died.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
The Resurrectionist Prayer<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
O Risen Lord,\u00a0the Way the Truth and the Life,
\nmake us faithful followers of\u00a0the spirit of your Resurrection.
\nGrant that we may be inwardly renewed, dying to ourselves
\nin order that you may live in us.
\nMay our lives serve as signs of the transforming power\u00a0of
\nyour love.\u00a0 Use us as your instruments for the renewal
\nof society, bringing your life and love to all and leading
\nthem to your church.
\nThis we ask of you, Lord Jesus, living and\u00a0reigning
\nwith\u00a0the Father,\u00a0in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
\nGod Forever.\u00a0 Amen\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Fr. Steve Gira, member of the Congregation of the Resurrection, was a beloved Parochial Vicar at Immaculate Conception Church from July 2003 until his death from cancer on Dec. 6, 2010. From our pastor, Fr. Carl Scherrer: Father Steve was … Continue reading