Introduction in adapted Sermon of June 1, 2008 by Fr. Richard Andrews

   Three weeks ago, the Supreme Court of California struck down two state laws limiting marriages to unions between a man and a woman and thus ruled that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry.

   Most often in the miraculous healings of Christ, a certain pattern emerges.

   Tomorrow, Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday that is observed on

Introduction- Bread

   When I was young, every turkey, ham or roast beef sandwich was made with the same kind of bread. If you went to a restaurant and ordered toast, the waitress didn?t ask what kind of bread I wanted.

   Beginning in Latin America, ?Liberation Theology is based on the belief that the Christian Gospel demands "a preferential option for the poor," and that the church should be involved in the struggle for economic and political justice in the contemporary world?particularly in th

   A few years ago I saw a cartoon on the editorial page of a local paper. It appear right before Christmas. The cartoon showed a stage with a large curtain.

   I am sure most of us have been at a dinner party and an acquaintance asks us about our job.

   A man fell off a cliff and at the last minute, as he fell he grabbed hold of a shrubby bush.

        What is Denial? Some would say denial is a river in Egypt. What does Jesus mean when He says, ?Those who wish to come after Me, must deny themselves? (Mk.8:34)? Our world, our society is all about having everything you want.

   Two weeks ago we talked about traveling to warmer climates and swimming in the water and we should swim in the fast of Great and Holy Lent. We travel south, not only for warmer waters but to experience warm sunshine too.

   On the bookshelves of our home, we have various writings depending on our interests. A visitor might notice history books, fictional and non-fictional accounts of mystery, crime and drama, examinations of various cultures, biographies of famous persons to name a few.

   In Minnesota we like to talk about the weather. How cold is it? What?s the wind chill? This winter seems to be colder than normal. Some of us have been fortunate to escape the cold and travel south to warmer climates.

   Did any of you experience this when as children? After, talking back to your mother or getting caught in a lie or stealing something, you heard these words: ?Wait until your father gets home!? Upon hearing this we were immediately caught-up in fear, knowing what was to come?perhaps a stern lecture, a spanki

   What was the first the thing we did today? We woke-up. We came out of our sleep. We gained consciousness. And we eventually got out of our bed and began our day. We do this everyday. It is an essential element of our lives. Many of us may remember someone, maybe mom or dad, waking us up to go to school or work.

Pride

OT-

Dt.12:8 You shall not do according to all that we are doing here this day, every man doing whatever is right in his own eyes; ⁹for you have not as yet come to the inheritance which the Lord your God gives you.

1Sam.2:1-3 Prayer of Hannah ¹