Category Archives: Homily

The gift of light

Posted on Mar 29, 2026 by M Emlyn Humphries

https://diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu/act-imagelink.pl?RC=57147 Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 Matthew 21:1-11 The LORD is God and he has given us light. Jesus approaches Jerusalem, the light of the world sets his feet on the Mount of Olives. He had come to Jerusalem before, but now … Continue reading →

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Can these bones live?

Posted on Mar 23, 2026 by M Emlyn Humphries

Ezekiel 37:1-14 Psalm 130 Romans 8:6-11 John 11:1-45  Today, we are invited to reflect on the powerful words of the Lord in Ezekiel 37:1–14. Yahweh asks Ezekiel in verse 3, “Mortal, can these bones live?”  And Ezekiel replies, “O Lord … Continue reading →

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Sleeper awake!

Posted on Mar 15, 2026 by M Emlyn Humphries

1 Samuel 16:1-13      Psalm 23   Ephesians 5:8-14    John 9:1-41      Scriptures Sanctify yourself; wash yourself clean; put on your finest clothing, shave your body, separate yourself from material and spiritual trappings; get your body and mind ready for the feast. Samuel … Continue reading →

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O that today you would listen to his voice

Posted on Mar 8, 2026 by M Emlyn Humphries

Exodus 17:1- 7 Psalm 95 Romans 5:1-11  John 4:5-42 Jesus asks us to love the Lord our God with all our hearts, minds and strength, to love others as ourselves and to love our enemies. He asks us to not … Continue reading →

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How can these things be?

Posted on Mar 1, 2026 by M Emlyn Humphries

Genesis 12:1-4a      Psalm 121 Romans 4:1-5, 13-17  John 3:1-17    How can these things be? Nicodemus reacts to Jesus’ call to be born from above. Paul knows God as the one who gives life to the dead and calls into being … Continue reading →

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