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Wisdom from St. Ben's
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St. Benedict’s of Wild Rice is a small parish with a big heart. It is located in Horace, North Dakota, and traces it origins to a log cabin church built in 1870.
Early episodes featured Fr. Jared Kadlec, a caring and humble servant of God, who brought his weekly homilies to light as a way to keep parishioners engaged and informed during the early days of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.
In mid-2020, Fr. Andrew Jasinski followed Fr. Kadlec as pastor.
Early episodes featured Fr. Jared Kadlec, a caring and humble servant of God, who brought his weekly homilies to light as a way to keep parishioners engaged and informed during the early days of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.
In mid-2020, Fr. Andrew Jasinski followed Fr. Kadlec as pastor.
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Second Sunday in Ordinary Time - January 19, 2020 John the Baptist saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world. John immediately recognizes that Christ is the one the world has been waiting for.
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time - January 26, 2020 The first thing that Jesus does when he moves to Capernaum is to see out companions. In the unity that Simon, Andrew, James and John experience through their friendship with Christ, they become certain that “the Kingdom of heaven is at hand.”
The Presentation of the Lord - February 2, 2020 Mary and Joseph present their newborn Child in the Temple. The presentation of Jesus in the temple shows him to be the firstborn Son who belongs to the Lord. Jesus is recognized as the long-expected Messiah, the "light to the nations" and the "glory of Israel", but also "a sign that is spoken against" (CCC 529).
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time - February 16, 2020 I have come that they may have life, and may have it more abundantly (JN 10:10). I tell you, unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and the Pharisees, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven. Let your 'Yes' mean 'Yes,' and your 'No' mean 'No."
Third Sunday of Lent - March 15, 2020 What was the Samaritan woman looking for in those six men? "The woman is made aware of what in actuality she has always known but to which she has not always adverted: that she thirsts for life itself.
Fifth Sunday of Lent - March 29, 2020 As we cover crosses and images throughout the church this Sunday of which remain covered until the end of the Celebration of the Lord's Passion on Good Friday and until the beginning of the Easter Vigil, we hear Martha tell Jesus, "Yes, Lord. I have come to believe that you are the Christ, the son of God, the one who is coming into the World."
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord - April 5, 2020 The Stations of the Cross, also known as the Way of Sorrows or the Via Crucis, refers to a series of images depicting Jesus Christ on the day of his crucifixion and accompanying prayers. Jesus comes to receive his cross. It is a tremendous gesture showing all peoples his love for them openly, because this cross which he is receiving is their cross. He takes the burden of the whole world upon himself.
Divine Mercy Sunday - April 19, 2020 Jesus said to him, "Have you come to believe because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed."
Third Sunday of Easter - April 26, 2020 The disciples on the road to Emmaus hear the Scriptures interpreted in a way that had never occurred to them before. It causes their hearts to burn within them. The first sign of love is this: that Jesus has given us his flesh to eat and his blood to drink.
Fourth Sunday of Easter - May 3, 2020 Christ is the Good Shepherd; he calls his sheep by name and leads them forth. This is what Jesus means when he says that the Good Shepherd walks ahead of his sheep, and that the sheep follow him "because they recognize his voice." Good Shepherd Sunday celebrates the fulfillment of "the promise made to us" that God will send a Shepherd who will give us life "more abundantly."
Seventh Sunday of Easter - May 24, 2020 It was triumphant when they entered the city because the Eleven were deeply united in faith and charity. They go to the upper room and they devote themselves to prayer.
Jesus entrusts treasure to us. He rejoices when we are fruitful. We are condemned if we are afraid and hide his treasure.
The parable of the sheep and the goats concludes Jesus’ public teaching and gives the criterion on which our lives as Christians will be judged.
As a missionary to the Italian immigrants in the Americas, St. Frances Xavier Cabrini helped them stay loyal to the faith they brought to the New World.
Homily for November 29, 2020, the First Sunday of Advent. More than 600 years before Jesus’ birth, the prophet Isaiah speaks for the people and yearns for God to come as their savior.
Homily for December 6, 2020, the Second Sunday of Advent Isaiah the prophet is told to “Give comfort”, as God reveals himself as the savior of his people. John the Baptist continues this mission to call people to repentance. This Advent we are to be converted, so that we can in turn comfort God’s people.
Homily for December 8, 2020, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception The Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of Jesus, is the Dawn of Salvation.
Homily for December 12, 2020, the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Our Lady appeared to St. Juan Diego 489 years ago. She came and through a series of signs communicated love from heaven. These signs still speak to us today.
Homily for December 13, 2020, the Third Sunday of Advent ”My soul rejoices in God, my Savior.”
Homily for December 20, 2020, the Fourth Sunday of Advent A reflection on three themes from the Gospel: piety, the Davidic dynasty, and the Holy Spirit. We continue to experience God presence in the world today through our devotion to Mary our Mother, the enduring nature of His Church and the working of the Holy Spirit.

















