Category: Holy Trinity--Triune God / Speaker: The Reverend Michael D. Rasicci
May 28, 2024
When we pray, "Father, Son, and Holy Spirit" we are consciously reconnecting to God. As baptized Christians, the Holy Spirit is always with us and, because these three aspects of God are always connected, God...
Category: Pentecost--Reaching Out to "Nones" and "Dones" / Speaker: The Reverend Michael D. Rasicci
May 19, 2024
The Readings today tell us how much the Holy Spirit is involved in maintaining our connection with Christ. Some members of Calvary parish are interested in reaching out to "Nones" and "Dones." "Nones" have never...
Category: Jesus's High Priestly Prayer / Speaker: The Reverend Michael D. Rasicci
May 12, 2024
In today's Gospel (John 17: 6-19) Jesus prays for His disciples and the prayer extends to all baptised Christians.
Category: "I Chose You" / Speaker: The Reverend Michael D. Rasicci
May 06, 2024
In today's Gospel, (John 15) Jesus tells his disciples to love one another. He also tells them that "I chose you." As baptised Christians, we, too, are chosen and have God's work to do. Christ...
Category: How Can We Abide in Christ When Our Lives are Constantly Changing? / Speaker: Ross Neir
April 28, 2024
The Gospel today says we need to "abide in Jesus". Given how much our lives are constantly changing, that can be challenging--and at the same time, vitally important.
Category: The Lord is Our Shepherd / Speaker: The Reverend Michael D. Rasicci
April 21, 2024
By virtue of our Christian baptism, we are Children of God--born by water and the Spirit, the Lord (Jesus Christ) is our Shepherd. He is inside of us (along with the Holy Spirit) and we...
Category: We Are Gods Children Now
April 15, 2024
As baptized Christians--by water and the Spirit--We Are Children of God Now. Our lives need to reflect Christ's teachings and our everyday life should reflect Christ and the Holy Spirit's presence within us.
Speaker: The Reverend Michael D. Rasicci
April 07, 2024
As baptised Christians, when we receive Communion (the Spiritual Body and Blood of Jesus Christ), we are encouraged to say these words to God. Jesus is present inside of us and God can keep us...
Category: We Are Resurrected with Christ--Easter Sunday Homily / Speaker: The Reverend Michael D. Rasicci
April 02, 2024
In our Baptism, we die and are buried with Jesus Christ. At the same time we are resurrected with Christ and He lives in us and we in Him. Through Jesus Christ we enjoy the...
Category: We are the Body of Christ / Speaker: The Reverend Michael D. Rasicci
March 24, 2024
We are the Body of Christ. What affects one of us affects all of us.
