AtonementOnline: "Where Do You Stand?"

30 August 2009

"Where Do You Stand?"

Click here for the sermon from August 23rd.

Pictured above: "Christ Preaching At Capernaum" by Maurycy Gottlieb.

4 comments:

The Harlequin King said...: I could definitely stand postings like this on a more frequent basis. Yes...; Sunday, August 30, 2009
RichardBenjamin said...: Father Philips: When I heard this sermom on the August 23 it brought tears to my eyes. I thought of all my family and friends who have left The Church or who are indifferent. I'm emailing it to some of them. God has gifted you with a wonderful talent. I am so thankful for you and my parish, Our Lady of the Atonement.; Sunday, August 30, 2009
RichardBenjamin said...: Corrections: Phillips. Sorry.; Sunday, August 30, 2009
Anonymous said...: Father,

Please do keep posting the Sunday Sermons on your blog and on facebook! I found this through facebook, but I also heard this sermon at the parish.

I think it could do a lot for evangelization if you would post these excellent sermons online to reach people outside of the parish as well.; Sunday, August 30, 2009

"With all my heart, I bless you and your people..."

In 1983 I was a newly-ordained priest. In November of that year, it was my privilege to be in Rome to take part in developing The Book of Divine Worship. During that time an invitation was extended to celebrate Mass with His Holiness, Pope John Paul II, in his private chapel. After we had said Mass, and in those few moments I had with the Holy Father, he told me that he remembered considering the request for my ordination, and he described how he came to an affirmative decision. For me, our brief conversation was an experience which will be treasured forever. At the conclusion of our time together, I asked him if I could take his blessing back to the people of my parish. His very simple words remain precious to me: "With all my heart, I bless you and your people." He then embraced me, and I knew that I was forever "home in my Father's house."