St. Joseph Church Homilies
Hear homilies given in past weeks at St. Joseph Church in Bowmanville, Ontario
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Nuanced III (opens the original)
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We often hear about the lives of the wealthy, not only about how they enjoy their fortunes, but where their wealth came from. Now, I have a little admiration for those who have built themselves up. I may wish for a little of what they enjoy, I may question how they use their wealth to make the world better, but I also think, “good on them for putting forth the effort, taking the risks and making the most of opportunities and talents.” But then there are those who are born into wealth, who just h
Nuanced II (opens the original)
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Most of us want to be forgiving people, even when it’s difficult to forgive. We know Jesus wants his followers to be forgiving people. We know how heavy grudges can become and long to be freed of the weight. But then we consider offences suffered and the call to forgive becomes more complicated. Forgiveness sounds simple, but there’s a nuanced balance to find between letting go of hurts, seeking what’s fair and keeping safe from future harm. In today’s Gospel, Peter expresses the complex challen
Nuanced I (opens the original)
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I like long weekends as much as anyone. But, I’ve never been a great fan of Labour Day weekend. As a child, I wasn’t the greatest student and didn’t especially look forward to school. But even today, I know that, after this weekend, life will become a little more nuanced, filled with hidden complexities. The regular meetings and school visits begin again. It will take more effort to keep on top of emails and voicemails. After this weekend many nuances, hidden complexities, will replace the slowe
22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time (opens the original)
21st Sunday of Ordinary Time (opens the original)
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