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Oct 2022
Fr Michael Rasicci’s homily for the 17th Sunday after Pentecost, 10/02/2022, Calvary Episcopal Church, Batavia, IL, Jesus’s Disciples wanted to learn how to deepen their faith. Jesus told them that they had faith enough to do the work He had called them to do. We, too, as baptized Christians, have enough faith to do the work Christ has called us to do. We need to do the work and Christ and the Holy Spirit and Faith will sustain us in doing that work. (Readings: Lamentations 1: 1-6; Psalms 137; 2 Timothy 1:......
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Sep 2022
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Sep 2022
As Baptized Christians, we are called to reflect Christ's love and mercy into our world throughout our lives. We are called to reflect Christ as members of His body and to express Christ's loving and concern, embracing others regardless of their behavior or background....
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11
Sep 2022
Fr Michael Rasicci’s homily on the 14th Sunday after Pentecost, 9/11/2022–Patriot’s Day–21st Anniversary after the Attack on America. September 11, 2001, is a day the United States will never forget. Remembering this day of suffering and anguish also brings to mind stories of profound courage and compassion. Luke’s parables show two people who search diligently for something they have lost. Today is a time to remember not only what has been lost, but also what has been found, recovered, and celebrated as people all around us continue to work together to heal......
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05
Sep 2022
Working with the Holy Spirit , Christ is remaking us as we live our lives. We need to put our focus on Christ and to imitate him in our daily lives....
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Aug 2022
God loves us and we need to recognize, accept, and honor that love. God calls us to be His Holy People and Christ gives us some specific things to do as hosts for a dinner or a meal....
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Aug 2022
Jesus tells His disciples that he came to bring fire to the earth, to create division in families. People choose to follow Jesus and His path home to God, letting go of other ways of living....
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Jun 2022
Fr Michael Rasicci’s homily for the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost, 06/26/2022, Calvary Episcopal Church, Batavia, IL Note: Due to challenges with Internet Bandwidth and microphone issues, the recording starts about mid-way through the Homily. The linked bulletin below provides the readings and other information nor recorded on the video. Readings: 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14; Psalm 77: 1-2, 11-20; Galatians 5:1, 13-25; Luke 9: 51-62 YouTube Link: Holistic Eucharist and Holy Baptism, 3rd Sunday after Pentecost, 06/26/2022 Link: Tithe.ly–Our Online Giving Resource Link: CEB Stewardship 2022 Link: Independent Movie Study 2022 ...
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Jun 2022
In our lives we may find many things that distract us. It is important to remain aware of what we are doing and ask for Christ's help to live the best lives we can....
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Jun 2022
Fr Michael Rasicci’s homily for Trinity Sunday, 06/12/2022. The Trinity is a mystery–one God in three persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Jesus told His disciples that he had more to teach them and that they could not bear it while Jesus was with them. Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to them to teach them and to inspire them. Each of us receives the Holy Spirit at our baptism. We need to allow the Holy Spirit to teach us as well. (Readings: Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31; Psalm 8; Romans 5:1-5; John 16:12-15) YouTube......
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