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Ann Farrell
Published on Oct 27, 2013
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.
http://www.assumptionsp.org/
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