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Our Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun. June 8, 2025: "Commitment to Christ"Sun. June 8, 2025: "Commitment to Christ" -Rev. John Kerns, Pastor2025-06-0907 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun. June 1, 2025: "Sacrament of Confirmation"Sun. June 1, 2025: "Sacrament of Confirmation" 5:00pm Confirmation Mass -Abp. Peter Smith2025-06-0521 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun. June 1, 2025: "Ascension, Course Correction"June 1, 2025: "Ascension, Course Correction" -Rev. Charles Zach, Parochial Vicar2025-06-0512 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun. May 25, 2025: "The Kingdom of God: Yes...And"Sun. May 25, 2025: "The Kingdom of God: Yes...And" -Rev. Randy Rentner, CSC, Pastor of St. Andre Bessette, Portland2025-05-2613 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun. May 18, 2025: "These Stones Will Shout"Sun. May 18, 2025: "These Stones Will Shout" -Rev. Charles Zach, Parochial Vicar2025-05-2115 min
St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church — Portland, OR; Homilies"Bonus — Mother's Day, Good Shepherd Sunday on May 11 . . . *2014* (from Our Lady of the Lake's homily archive)" We're posting this "Bonus" homily in place of the talk Father Chuck gave this Sunday about the Archbishop's Appeal. Father Chuck gave this homily in 2014 on the Fourth Sunday of Easter, which the Church observes as "Good Shepherd Sunday" It was also Mother's Day and was on May 11, just like this year. He preached this homily as Parochial Vicar at Our Lady of the Lake Parish in Lake Oswego. Since this archive homily only refers to the Good Shepherd theme and since the readings from 2014 were different from this year's, we're not listing the readings. Please enjoy this "bonus" episode whi...2025-05-1309 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun. May 11, 2025: "The Good Shepherd, the New Pope, & Motherhood"Sun. May 11, 2025: "The Good Shepherd, the New Pope, & Motherhood" -Rev. John Kerns2025-05-1313 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun. May 4, 2025: "Just Keep Playing"Sun. May 4, 2025: "Just Keep Playing" -Rev. Charles Zach, Parochial Vicar2025-05-0909 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun. April 27, 2025: "Pope Francis' Legacy"Sun. April 27, 2025: "Pope Francis' Legacy" -Rev. Charles Zach, Parochial Vicar2025-05-0712 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun. April 20, 2025: "Encuentro - Meeting"Sun. April 20, 2025: "Encuentro - Meeting" -Rev. Charles Zach, Parochial Vicar2025-04-2410 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSat. April 19, 2025: "God Is Trying to Get Our Attention!"Sat. April 19, 2025: "God Is Trying to Get Our Attention!" -Rev. John Kerns, Pastor2025-04-2413 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun. April 6, 2025: "Ambassadors of Mercy"Sun. April 6, 2025: "Ambassadors of Mercy" -Rev. John Kerns, Pastor2025-04-0715 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun. March 30, 2025: "White Rag on Tree"Sun. March 30, 2025: "White Rag on Tree" -Rev. Charles Zach, Parochial Vicar2025-03-3110 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSat. March 22, 2025: "God Is Trying to Get Your Attention"Sat. March 22, 2025: "God Is Trying to Get Your Attention" -Rev. John Kerns, Pastor2025-03-2516 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun. March 16, 2025, 9:00am - "3 Questions to Ponder"Sun. March 16, 2025, 9:00am - "3 Questions to Ponder" -Dcn. Kevin Welch2025-03-2109 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun. March 16, 2025, 11:15am - "The Transfigured Lord Transfigures the Church"Sun. March 16, 2025, 11:15am - "The Transfigured Lord Transfigures the Church" -Rev. John Kerns, Pastor2025-03-2115 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun. March 9, 2025: "Temptations"Sun. March 9, 2025: "Temptations" -Rev. John Kerns, Pastor2025-03-1019 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun. March 2, 2025: "3 Aphorisms"Sun. March 2, 2025: "3 Aphorisms" -Rev. Charles Zach, Parochial Vicar2025-03-0710 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun. February 23, 2025: "Ouch to Hard Sayings!"Sun. February 23, 2025: "Ouch to Hard Sayings!" -Rev. Charles Zach, Parochial Vicar2025-02-2614 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesFri. February 21, 2025: Sisters of Life OLL Parish Mission TalkFri. February 21, 2025: Sisters of Life OLL Parish Mission Talk -Sr. Ann Imaculee, Sisters of Life2025-02-2633 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun. February 16, 2025: "The Beatitudes and Care for Immigrants"Sun. February 16, 2025: "The Beatitudes and Care for Immigrants" -Rev. John Kerns, Pastor2025-02-1915 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun. February 2, 2025: "Keep the Light of Christ On"Sun. February 2, 2025: "Keep the Light of Christ On" -Rev. John Kerns, Pastor2025-02-0314 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun. January 26, 2025: "Read the Bible Every Day"Sun. January 26, 2025: "Read the Bible Every Day" -Rev. John Kerns, Pastor2025-01-2817 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun. January 19, 2025: "Miracle at Cana"Sun. January 19, 2025: "Miracle at Cana" -Rev. Mike Biewind2025-01-2206 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSat. January 18, 2025: "Cana of Galilee"Sat. January 18, 2025: "Cana of Galilee" -Rev. Charles Zach, Parochial Vicar2025-01-2211 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun. January 12, 2025: "Point of Contact"Sun. January 12, 2025: "Point of Contact" -Rev. John Kerns, Pastor2025-01-1511 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun. January 5, 2025: "The Epiphany - Our Pilgrimage"Sun. January 5, 2025: "The Epiphany - Our Pilgrimage" Rev. Charles Zach, Parochial Vicar2025-01-1512 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun. December 29, 2024: "Jubilee Year: Pilgrims of Hope"Sun. December 29, 2024: "Jubilee Year: Pilgrims of Hope" -Rev. John Kerns, Pastor2024-12-3019 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun. December 22, 2024: "Three Lessons from the Visitation"Sun. December 22, 2024: "Three Lessons from the Visitation" -Deacon Kevin Welch2024-12-2310 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun. December 15, 2024: "A Call to Action"Sun. December 15, 2024: "A Call to Action" -Rev. John Kerns, Pastor2024-12-1612 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesMon. December 9, 2024: Immaculate ConceptionMon. December 9, 2024: Immaculate Conception -Rev. Charles Zach, Parochial Vicar2024-12-1608 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSat. December 7, 2024: "Jesse Tree–God's Love Letter"Sat. December 7, 2024: "Jesse Tree–God's Love Letter" -Rev. Charles Zach, Parochial Vicar2024-12-1009 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun. December 8, 2024: "Whose Birth Are We Expecting?"Sun. December 8, 2024: "Whose Birth Are We Expecting?" -Rev. John Kerns, Pastor2024-12-0916 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun. December 1, 2024: "Advent: Do Not Be Afraid"Sun. December 1, 2024: "Advent: Do Not Be Afraid" -Rev. John Kerns, Pastor2024-12-0416 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun. November 24, 2024: "Is Christ Your King?"Sun. November 24, 2024: "Is Christ Your King?" -Rev. John Kerns, Pastor Link to "Building Our Future: A Sacred Presence" campaign video: https://www.ollparish.com/bof/2024-12-0408 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun. November 17, 2024: "The Future Starts Today"Sun. November 17, 2024: "The Future Starts Today" -Dcn. Kevin Welch2024-11-1809 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun. November 10, 2024: "Two Courageous Widows"Sun. November 10, 2024: "Two Courageous Widows" -Rev. John Kerns, Pastor2024-11-1314 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSat. November 2, 2024: All Souls' DaySat. November 2, 2024: All Souls' Day -Rev. John Kerns, Pastor2024-11-0414 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesFri. November 1, 2024: All Saints' DayFri. November 1, 2024: All Saints' Day -Rev. John Kerns, Pastor2024-11-0409 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun. November 3, 2024: "Love the Lord and Neighbor"Sun. November 3, 2024: "Love the Lord and Neighbor" -Rev. Charles Zach, Parochial Vicar2024-11-0414 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun. October 27, 2024: "Master, I Want to See"Sun. October 27, 2024: "Master, I Want to See" -Rev. John Kerns, Pastor2024-11-0420 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun. October 20, 2024: "Mission? Go and Tell"Sun. October 20, 2024: "Mission? Go and Tell" -Rev. Charles Zach, Parochial Vicar2024-10-2311 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun. October 13, 2024: "Building Our Future: Our Capital Project"Sun. October 13, 2024: "Building Our Future: Our Capital Project" -Rev. John Kerns, Pastor2024-10-1623 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun. September 28, 2024: OCIA TestimonySun. September 28, 2024: OCIA Testimony -Dcn. Kevin Welch with Ali and Chris Horvath2024-09-3011 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun. September 22, 2024: "No Award for Humble Service"Sun. September 22, 2024: "No Award for Humble Service" -Rev. Charles Zach, Parochial Vicar2024-09-3011 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun. September 15, 2024: "Firm Center Soft at the Edges"Sun. September 15, 2024: "Firm Center Soft at the Edges" -Rev. John Kerns, Pastor2024-09-1816 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun. September 8, 2024: "Meatloaf"Sun. September 8, 2024: "Meatloaf" -Rev. Charles Zach, Parochial Vicar2024-09-1214 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun. September 1, 2024: "It's Not About the Rules, But Relationship"Sun. September 1, 2024: "It's Not About the Rules, But Relationship" -Rev. John Kerns, Pastor2024-09-0316 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun. Aug. 25, 2024: "Choice for the Master"Sun. Aug. 25, 2024: "Choice for the Master" -Rev. Charles Zach, Parochial Vicar2024-08-2613 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun. August 18, 2024: "Called to Worship"Sun. August 18, 2024: "Called to Worship" -Rev. John Kerns, Pastor2024-08-1916 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun. August 11, 2024: "Lord, I Believe; Help My Unbelief"Sun. August 11, 2024: "Lord, I Believe; Help My Unbelief" -Bishop Peter Smith, Archdiocese of Portland2024-08-1415 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSat. August 10, 2024: "Eucharist AND Word"Sat. August 10, 2024: "Eucharist AND Word" -Rev. Charles Zach, Parochial Vicar2024-08-1413 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun. August 4, 2024: Cross Catholic OutreachSun. August 4, 2024: Cross Catholic Outreach -Rev. Francesco "Frank" Iacona, visiting priest representing Cross Catholic Outreach2024-08-0813 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun. July 29, 2024: "Storytelling in Grand Style"Sun. July 29, 2024: "Storytelling in Grand Style" -Rev. John Kerns, Pastor2024-08-0116 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun. July 23, 2024: "No One Came"Sun. July 23, 2024: "No One Came" - Rev. Charles Zach, Parochial Vicar2024-08-0110 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun. July 14, 2024: "Be a Prophet"Sun. July 14, 2024: "Be a Prophet" -Dcn. Kevin Welch2024-07-1509 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun. July 7, 2024: "My Grace Is Enough for You"Sun. July 7, 2024: "My Grace Is Enough for You" -Rev. John Kerns, Pastor2024-07-0816 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun. June 30, 2024: "Do Not Be Afraid, Just Have Faith"Sun. June 30, 2024: "Do Not Be Afraid, Just Have Faith" -Rev John Kerns, Pastor2024-07-0111 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun., June 23, 2024: "Is Jesus in Your Boat?"Sun., June 23, 2024: "Is Jesus in Your Boat?" - Rev. Charles Zach, Parochial Vicar2024-06-2415 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun. June 16, 2024: "Cedars of Lebanon"Sun. June 16, 2024: "Cedars of Lebanon" -Rev. John Kerns, Pastor2024-06-1916 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun. June 9, 2024: "Blame Game"Sun. June 9, 2024: "Blame Game" -Rev. Charles Zach, Parochial Vicar2024-06-1114 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun. June 2, 2024: "Corpus Christi Procession"Sun. June 2, 2024: "Corpus Christi Procession" -Rev. John Kerns, Pastor2024-06-0418 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun. May 26, 2024: "We Must Know Who God Is to Know Who We Are"Sun. May 26, 2024: "We Must Know Who God Is to Know Who We Are" -Rev. John Kerns, Pastor2024-05-2814 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesMay 19, 2024: "Holy Spirit Put Jesus in My Heart"May 19, 2024: "Holy Spirit Put Jesus in My Heart" -Rev. Charles Zach, Parochial Vicar2024-05-2111 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun. May 12, 2024: "Our Ascension Response"Sun. May 12, 2024: "Our Ascension Response" -Rev. Charles Zach, Parochial Vicar2024-05-1511 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun. May 5, 2024: "God Is Love"Sun. May 5, 2024: "God Is Love" -Rev. John Kerns, Pastor2024-05-0714 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun., April 28, 2024: "Do You Know Who I Am?"Sun., April 28, 2024: "Do You Know Who I Am?" - Rev. Charles Zach, Parochial Vicar2024-04-3014 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun. April 21, 2024: "Called to Shepherd"Sun. April 21, 2024: "Called to Shepherd" -Rev. John Kerns, Pastor2024-04-2216 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun. April 14, 2024: "Do Not Be Afraid!"Sun. April 14, 2024: "Do Not Be Afraid!" -Rev. John Kerns, Pastor2024-04-1611 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSat. April 13, 2024: "Your Turn Is Tomorrow"Sat. April 13, 2024: "Your Turn Is Tomorrow" -Rev. Charles Zach, Parocial Vicar2024-04-1613 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun. April 7, 2024: "Shalom Peace Mercy"Sun. April 7, 2024: "Shalom Peace Mercy" -Rev. John Kerns, Pastor2024-04-0915 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun. March 31, 2024: "Via Lucis - Journey of Light"Sun. March 31, 2024: "Via Lucis - Journey of Light" Rev. Charles Zach, Parochial Vicar2024-04-0109 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSat. March 30, 2024: "New Life, New Light"Sat. March 30, 2024: "New Life, New Light" -Rev. John Kerns, Pastor2024-04-0110 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesFri. March 29, 2024: "Song of the Suffering Servant"Fri. March 29, 2024: "Song of the Suffering Servant" -Rev. John Kerns, Pastor2024-04-0108 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesThurs. March 28, 2024: "Wash One Anothers' Feet"Thurs. March 28, 2024: "Wash One Anothers' Feet" -Rev. Charles Zach, Parochial Vicar2024-04-0108 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun. March 24, 2024: "Be There with Him"Sun. March 24, 2024: "Be There with Him" -Dcn. Kevin Welch2024-03-2505 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun. March 17, 2024: "Now Is My and Your Hour"Sun. March 17, 2024: "Now Is My and Your Hour" Rev. Charles Zach, Parochial Vicar2024-03-1812 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun. March 10, 2024: We Need a SaviorSun. March 10, 2024: We Need a Savior Rev. John Kerns, Pastor2024-03-1215 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun. March 3, 2024: Cleansed of Sin, Grow in VirtueSun. March 3, 2024: Cleansed of Sin, Grow in Virtue Rev. John Kerns, Pastor2024-03-0518 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun. February 25, 2024: "God's Plan Down the Mountain"Sun. February 25, 2024: "God's Plan Down the Mountain" - Rev. Charles Zach, Parochial Vicar2024-02-2612 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun., February 18, 2024: "Repent and Believe in the Gospel"Sun., February 18, 2024: "Repent and Believe in the Gospel" - Rev. Charles Zach, Parochial Vicar2024-02-2011 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun., February 4, 2024: “Jesus Heals the Wounds of Life”Sun., February 4, 2024: “Jesus Heals the Wounds of Life” - Rev. John Kerns, Pastor2024-02-0516 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun., January 28, 2024: "He Taught with Authority"Sun., January 28, 2024: "He Taught with Authority" - Bishop Peter Smith, Guest Homilist2024-01-3011 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun., January 21, 2024: "Fishers, Go Fishing"Sun., January 21, 2024: "Fishers, Go Fishing" - Re. Charles Zach, Parochial Vicar2024-01-2312 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSunday, January 14, 2024: “What Is Your Baptismal Calling?”Sunday, January 14, 2024: “What Is Your Baptismal Calling?” - Rev. John Kerns, Pastor2024-01-1513 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun., December 31, 2023: "Your holy family? Foundation of Society"Sun., December 31, 2023: "Your holy family? Foundation of Society" - Rev. Charles Zach, Parochial Vicar2024-01-0311 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesMon., December 25, 2023: “Emmanuel: God Is with Us”Mon., December 25, 2023: “Emmanuel: God Is with Us” - Rev. John Kerns, Pastor2023-12-2711 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun., December 24, 2023: “Christ Becomes Present by the Power of the Holy Spirit”Sun., December 24, 2023: “Christ Becomes Present by the Power of the Holy Spirit” - Rev. John Kerns, Pastor2023-12-2711 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun., December 17, 2023: "Why Should I Follow Jesus?"Sun., December 17, 2023: "Why Should Anyone Follow Jesus?" - Deacon Kevin Welch2023-12-2011 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun., December 10, 2023: "Be Not Afraid: Behold the Lamb of God"Sun., December 10, 2023: "Be Not Afraid: Behold the Lamb of God" - Rev. John Kerns, Pastor2023-12-1117 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun., December 3, 2023: "Are We There Yet? No!"Sun., December 3, 2023: "Are We There Yet? No!" - Rev. Charles Zach, Parochial Vicar2023-12-0412 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun., November 26, 2023: "Thy Kingdom Come"Sun., November 26, 2023: "Thy Kingdom Come" - Deacon Kevin Welch, Homilist2023-11-2809 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun., November 19, 2023: “Live Boldy for Christ”Sun., November 19, 2023: “Live Boldy for Christ” - Rev. John Kerns, Pastor2023-11-2118 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun., November 12, 2023 - 11:15am: "Oil Lamp of Faith"Sun., November 12, 2023 - 11:15am: "Oil Lamp of Faith" - Rev. Charles Zach, Parochial Vicar2023-11-1409 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun., November 12, 2023 - 9am: "Midnight Sentinel"Sun., November 12, 2023 - 9am: "Midnight Sentinel" - Rev. Pat Hannon, CSC Guest Homilist2023-11-1409 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun., November 5, 2023: “Don’t Get in God’s Way”Sun., November 5, 2023: “Don’t Get in God’s Way” - Rev. John Kerns, Pastor 2023-11-0617 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun., October 22, 2023: "What It Means to Be Made in God’s Image"Sun., October 22, 2023: "What It Means to Be Made in God’s Image" _ Rev. John Kerns, Pastor2023-10-2316 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSun., October 15, 2023: "We Are Invited"Sun., October 15, 2023: "We Are Invited" - Rev. John Kerns, Pastor2023-10-1715 minOur Lady of The Lake's HomiliesSat., October 14, 2023: "Wedding Garment Required"Sat., October 14, 2023: "Wedding Garment Required" - Rev. Charles Zach, Parochial Vicar2023-10-1711 min
Padre's Homily"Where we can always be welcomed" (Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time)The Gospel today calls us to act with hospitality. Those things we do for the least of those among us, we do for Christ. Padre illustrates the Christian charism of hospitality using stories of St. Martin of Tours and the simple act of charity in our own neighborhoods. Most importantly, we must practice hospitality as a parish church of great welcome. There's always an empty chair at the Table of the Lord for anyone who wants to join. 2020-06-2810 min