We are familiar with this parable from Matthew 18; the point seems to be clear. But let's look at it again, first, within the context of the chapter, and then secondly, in relation to the whole concept of death and resurrection. Perhaps there is something

Have you ever thought about that phrase "faith as a mustard seed"? Often we bypass passages like this because they are so cryptic. This week Fr. Gabriel Rochelle looks at the idea of faith in relation to healing and discipleship.

Every once in a while you look at a text that is as familiar "as the back of your hand," and then you notice something new. In this case it is nothing that is in the text. It's actually what is NOT in the text; namely, the note that this is a miracle, one

This passage, Roman 15:1-7, comes as the conclusion to a long argument begun at the start of chapter 14, in which Paul considers how to treat those who, for one reason or another, are "weaker." (A better translation would be unable, in contrast those who

Forgiveness and healing: do they go together, and how shall we understand their connection? That's the question posed by today's Gospel lesson. Furthermore, do these actions have continuity in the church of today?

In chapters 9-11 of Romans, Paul thinks about the relationship of Messianic and non-Messianic Jews. In chapter 10, he begins by talking about "zeal without knowledge." This is the stopper for this week. Fr. Gabriel Rochelle works with this principal passa

Classic passage that is at the heart of not only Paul's Gospel but certainly at the heart of the dominant force in American Christianity, Protestantism. Fr. Gabriel Rochelle looks in particular at the interesting construction in verse 17, what it implies,

Fr. Gabriel Rochelle focuses on the meaning and nature of Mammon and its meaning in our lives, particularly in our current time. Jesus calls us to focus on the Kingdom of God and the righteousness of God, but this is not beyond the edge of our own lives,

Romans 5:1-11 is the core of Paul's Gospel. Fr. Gabriel Rochelle discusses the subtle differences between Paul's approach to the the Law and the approach of his age, along with the problems that we inherit from the overwhelming witness of Protestantism in

Veering from his usual homiletical practice, Fr Gabriel reviews the life of St. Herman for us as we commemorate the Saints of North America this Sunday.