Posted by marguerite noga on 7/20/20
Please Don’t Pull the Weeds
Homily for the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 19, 2020
Many people in this valley had the opportunity to work on the tobacco farms. When I was in college, I got to go in early, as soon as classes ended, and so ... Read More »
Posted by marguerite noga on 7/12/20
Caring for the Seeds of Faith
Homily for the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 12, 2020
Today’s story about the farmer sowing seed reminds me of a story I once read about Benjamin Franklin. As you may know, Franklin was a scientist who liked to find out ... Read More »
Posted by marguerite noga on 7/05/20
Come to Me
Homily for the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 5, 2020
An imaginative story I recently read…
I was sitting at the breakfast table, thinking, “I’ve certainly had lots of problems lately. Troubles at work, troubles at home, I really ought to take time to ... Read More »
Posted by marguerite noga on 6/28/20
Only a Cup of Cold Water
Homily for the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
June 28, 2020
There was a school crossing guard that everyone called “Old Bill”. Every morning and every evening Old Bill would man his corner, leading the children safely across the street. Mrs. ... Read More »
Posted by marguerite noga on 6/21/20
Overcoming the Paralysis of Fear
Homily for the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
June 21, 2020
You may have heard of the famous Wallenda family. The story is told of Karl Wallenda, who lived on top of the world as high-wire aerialist, thrilling thousands of people with ... Read More »
Posted by marguerite noga on 6/13/20
Communion: a Work in Progress
Homily for the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ
June 14, 2020
In a homily for this Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ, Pope Francis said, “We are gathered round the table of the Lord, the table of the ... Read More »
Posted by marguerite noga on 6/07/20
Where are we going?
Homily for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
June 7, 2020
Back in the 19th century, Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Homes had the reputation of being absent minded. One day on a train he was studying a pending case when the conductor asked ... Read More »
Posted by marguerite noga on 6/03/20
No Cowardly Spirit Homily for the Solemnity of Pentecost May 31, 2020This week we celebrate the Solemnity of Pentecost, the day that commemorates the dramatic gift of the Holy Spirit to the first believers—a day that is also considered the birthday of the church. To begin our reflection ... Read More »
Posted by marguerite noga on 5/21/20
On Being “In the World”
Homily for the Seventh Sunday of Easter
May 24, 2020
In our gospel reading for this Seventh Sunday of Easter we have a part of Jesus’ great priestly prayer, offered prior to his death and resurrection (John 17:1-11). Praying specifically for his followers, ... Read More »
Posted by marguerite noga on 5/16/20
I Will Not Leave You Orphans
Homily for the Sixth Sunday of Easter-May 17, 2020
In the gospel reading for this Sixth Sunday of Easter, John 14:15-21, Jesus is preparing his disciples for his return to heaven, commemorated in the celebration of the Ascension, which falls on May 21st ... Read More »
