Posted by marguerite noga on 2/16/21
Touch Changes Everything
Homily for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 14, 2021
Today, we’re going to reflect on the importance of “touch” since in our Gospel reading Jesus heals a leper by touching him. To begin: do you remember the story of King Midas? ... Read More »
Posted by marguerite noga on 2/08/21
Wounded Healers: the Mystery of Suffering
Homily for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 7, 2021
Today I want to focus on a very difficult subject, introduced by our first reading from the Book of Job, namely, why do innocent people have to suffer? Job started ... Read More »
Posted by marguerite noga on 1/25/21
Called to an Authentic Life
Homily for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 24, 2021
In today’s gospel passage Jesus begins his public ministry as an evangelist, announcing the gospel, or good news. He states the theme, the foundation for all he will teach and all he ... Read More »
Posted by marguerite noga on 1/19/21
The Power of Example
Homily for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 17, 2021
In what has become a classic in a very short time, the Disney film Frozen focuses on two sisters, Elsa and Anna, when they are young children. Elsa is sound asleep when her ... Read More »
Posted by marguerite noga on 1/11/21
Baptism in Christ, Baptism into Community
Homily for the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
January 10, 2021
A story is told about a young boy, Johnny, who cried all the way home after the baptism of his baby brother. When asked what was wrong, Johnny replied, ... Read More »
Posted by marguerite noga on 1/04/21
Embracing Our Common Humanity
Homily for the Solemnity of the Epiphany
January 3. 2020
To understand today’s celebration, I want to begin with one of my favorite baseball stories. In 1947 Jackie Robinson became the first black player in the major leagues. The Brooklyn Dodger’s owner, Branch Rickey, ... Read More »
Posted by marguerite noga on 1/04/21
Finding Sanctuary in Prayer
Homily for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
January 1, 2021
The story is told of a place far out into the Arabian Desert, so far out that very few people have even heard of it. There, in the middle of nowhere, stands ... Read More »
Posted by marguerite noga on 12/21/20
Mary, Mother of the Poor
Homily for the Fourth Sunday of Advent
December 20, 2020
Several years ago, I read a story that had a profound impact on me. It was about a young minister who was upset because on his day off he was told that there ... Read More »
Posted by marguerite noga on 12/14/20
The Joy of Belonging to a People
Homily for the Third Sunday of Advent
December 13, 2020
Many years ago an episode of Little House on the Prairie took us to the excitement of school children making homemade Christmas gifts for their parents. Because they have been well ... Read More »
Posted by marguerite noga on 12/07/20
Got Hope?
Homily for the Second Sunday of Advent
December 6, 2020
I found a paragraph that really spoke to me about the situation we find ourselves in:
We’ve just completed a difficult year. Twelve months ago, as we approached the familiar stories and scriptures of Advent ... Read More »
