A deeper look at Martha and Mary by Fr. Dana at The Church of Saint Paul, The Apostle in Paris

Simple Summary:  After an introduction to the Word of God – the eternal Word, the living Word, and the written Word – we consider the response of three different people to an unplanned encounter with the Lord: Abraham, Martha, and Mary. Did Martha make a bad choice … or did she just fail to make the best choice?

Lectionary: Genesis 18:1-10; Psalm 15 & 52; Colossians 1:15-23; Luke 10:38-42

Referenced Scriptures: James 4:10; Matthew 19:14; Matthew 18:1-4; John 1:1,14; John 21:25; Romans 8:29; 2 Peter 1:3; John 4:34; John 6:63

Recording – Sermon:  20250720 Homily Paris.MP3

Sermon 18 December 2022 (Advent 4)

Make your love complete by Fr. Dana

Simple Summary:  In the beginning was the Word … the Word was God … and God is … ? Love. How important is it to God for us to love? Jesus said, “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love.” And John tells us, “This is how love is made complete….”

Lectionary: Isaiah 7:10-17; Psalm 80; Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-25

Referenced Scriptures: John 1:1-5; 1 John 4:8; 2 Chronicles 7:14; John 15:9-14; John 14:15; 1 John 4:17-19; Matthew 24:10-13; Philippians 2:1-4

Recording – Sermon:  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRsiR_TciNFABZHSzf?e=j7K3JF

Notes – Sermon:  https://1drv.ms/b/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRsiMdm7M8gcFnnYRV?e=QjqmXu

Sermon 11 December 2022 (Advent 3)

A Time of Jubilee by Dcn. Joshua Bautista, Paris, France

Simple Summary:  God promised us Joy in the life to come. But we also have joy in the waiting. ‘Fullness’ of Joy is especially experienced through the presence of Christ in the Eucharist.

Lectionary: Isaiah 35:1-10; Psalm 146; James 5:7-10; Matthew 11:2-11

Recording – Sermon:  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRsh19mm_gacQVpugm?e=BFfNIg

Sermon 04 December 2022 (Advent 2)

Has God cancelled His flight? by Bp. Elmer Belmonte, Madrid, Spain

Lectionary: Isaiah 11:1-10; Psalm 72:1-8; Romans 15:4-13; Matthew 3:1-12

Recording – Sermon:  [currently unavailable]

Sermon 27 November 2022 (Advent 1)

Hope by Dcn. Joshua Bautista, Paris, France

Simple Summary:  Be on the alert! This is not a threat, but a warning from Jesus. He loves us. It is a call to sanctify ourselves, to clothe ourselves with Christ Himself: the Armour of Light. The night is ending, and the day is constantly drawing near: Hope is coming. No time to waste slumbering in the darkness.

Lectionary: Isaiah 2:1-5; Psalm 122; Romans 13:8-14; Matthew 24:37-44

Recording – Sermon:  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRshj4jRcU2a7Z3x5G?e=gfxyyL

Sermon 06 November 2022 (Proper 27)

Guard the good deposit to the end by Fr. Dana

Simple Summary:  Job was faithful and conscientious. His friends were proud and self-righteous. Job was humble, but he knew he was right. He had a faithful heart and kept holding on to faith in God even as he questioned the fairness of life. Job held fast … and Paul tells the Thessalonians, “Hold fast”. So what is it we are to hold fast to?

Lectionary: Job 19:13-27; Psalm 17; 2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5; Luke 20:27-38

Referenced Scriptures: Job 1:1-5; Job 1:8; Job 2:9-10; James 4:6; Luke 18:14; Proverbs 7:3; 1 Timothy 6:20-21; 2 Timothy 1:13-14

Recording – Sermon:  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRsXjLYXf6t1O5Z3QX?e=3pMlGX

Notes – Sermon:  https://1drv.ms/b/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRsXfHafYYKsMVWLMj?e=ZGHvUr

Sermon 30 October 2022 (Proper 26)

Zacchaeus had two keys…. by Fr. Dana

Simple Summary:  “Zacchaeus was a wee little man….” Well, maybe not wee, but he was short. He wanted to see who Jesus was, so he chose to go early and reserve a spot where he could see. Of all the multitudes Jesus saw that day He chose to honor Zacchaeus with His presence. But why Zacchaeus? What made him so special? It was because Zacchaeus had two keys…..

Lectionary: Isaiah 1:10-17; Psalm 119:137-144; 2 Thessalonians 2:9-13; Luke 19:1-10

Referenced Scriptures: 1 John 4:8; Genesis 1:26; 1 Peter 1:20; Jeremiah 1:5; Romans 8:27-30; Galatians 3:5-7

Recording – Sermon:  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRsXOzEfu6QT0beHxF?e=M2kFEs

Notes – Sermon:  https://1drv.ms/b/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRsXSTWN-wZy7Pb0QD?e=jh2zAN

Sermon 23 October 2022 (Proper 25)

True repentance by Dcn. Joshua Bautista, Paris, France

Simple Summary:  It’s all about attitude. Humble yourself and obtain grace, or point your finger at others and get nothing.

Lectionary: Jeremiah 14:17-22; Psalm 84:1-12; 2 Timothy 4:6-8,16-18; Luke 18:9-14

Recording – Sermon:  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRsWtxBBfwq-sSFThz?e=idV2Hy