O'gara Homily 10-27-2013

By Ann Farrell
YouTube
October 29, 2013

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Church of the Assumption, Saint Paul,

Homily by Father Stephen O'Gara

As a choir member from the balcony, I intended to record a song, but inadvertently captured one of the most refreshingly honest and candid homilies imaginable. Especially given our recent history and climate of denial and arrogance from Catholic church leadership. I applaud Father O'Gara's courage and his faith in the Gospels.

2:15 - Ties the gospel into our local archdiocese scandal

3:25 - Calls out Niensted, somewhat diplomatically?

4:20 - Hits the main point

4:40 - Reveals his own shame

5:45 - States hard truth other leaders won't admit

6:25 - Bonus... after a long thunderous applause, he pauses before prayer to joke "and I could fall victim to arrogance!"

This is why I love the Assumption.