What is discernment and is it for everyone? Father Goodrich preached this sermon based on 1 Samuel 3:1-20 to a congregation of St. John's Episcopal Church, in Dubuque, Iowa. Receive the Father Goodrich NewsletterBy Father Kevin Goodrich, O.P.

What does Augmented Reality mean for Christian faith and life? Father Goodrich preached this sermon as part of a series entitled, "Faith in the Future" to a congregation of St. John's Episcopal Church, in Dubuque, Iowa. In the sermon he references the Gospel reading for the day, John 10:11-18. Receive the Father Goodrich Newsletter…

What does AI mean for Christian faith and life? Father Goodrich preached this sermon as part of a series entitled, "Faith in the Future" to a congregation of St. John's Episcopal Church, in Dubuque, Iowa. In the sermon he references the Gospel reading for the day, Luke 24:36b-48. Receive the Father Goodrich Newsletter…

What would the existence of extraterrestrials mean for Christian faith? Father Goodrich preached this sermon as part of a series entitled, "Faith in the Future" based partially on 1 John 1:1-2:2 to a congregation of St. John's Episcopal Church, in Dubuque, Iowa. Receive the Father Goodrich Newsletter…

Is the Resurrection about life before, after, or now? Father Goodrich preach this sermon to a congregation of St. John's Episcopal Church on Easter Sunday in Dubuque, Iowa, based on 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 and Mark 16:1-18. Receive the Father Goodrich NewsletterBy Father Kevin Goodrich, O.P.

What's Lent All About? Father Goodrich preached this sermon, based on Mark 9:2-9 to a congregation of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Dubuque, Iowa. Subscribe to the Father Goodrich NewsletterBy Father Kevin Goodrich, O.P.

What is the answer to life's ultimate question? Father Goodrich preached this sermon, based on 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 to a congregation of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Dubuque, Iowa. Subscribe to the Father Goodrich NewsletterBy Father Kevin Goodrich, O.P.

Serious faith is not about becoming super religious it's about... Father Goodrich preached this sermon, based on John 1:43-51 to a Zoom/online congregation of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Dubuque, Iowa. The congregation worshipped on ZOOM due to adverse weather conditions. Subscribe to the Father Goodrich Newsletter…

What’s baptism all about? Father Goodrich preached this sermon, based on Acts 19:-17 and Mark 4:1-11 to an in-person congregation of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Dubuque, Iowa. The congregation was celebrating the feasts of The Epiphany and the Baptism of our Lord. Subscribe to the Father Goodrich Newsletter…

What does it mean for someone to join the Dominican Order? Father Goodrich preached this sermon, based on Isaiah 43, 1 Peter 1:13-23; and Luke 13:10-21 to an in-person congregation of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Lincoln, Nebraska, who were gathered to witness the welcoming of a new novice into the Order. Subscribe to the Father Goodrich Newslett…

What can the life of Mary reveal to us about God and Christian faith today? Father Goodrich preached this sermon, based on Luke 1:46-55 on the Feast of St. Mary to an in-person congregation of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Dubuque, Iowa. Subscribe to the Father Goodrich NewsletterBy Father Kevin Goodrich, O.P.

Are you aware of this deeply human predicament and what to do about it? Father Goodrich preached this sermon, based on Romans 7: 15-25a and Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 to a live congregation of Christ Church Anglican Cathedral, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. Subscribe to the Father Goodrich NewsletterBy Father Kevin Goodrich, O.P.

What are we to do with a Bible passage about child sacrifice? Father Goodrich preached this sermon, based on Genesis 22:1-14, Romans 6:12-23, and Matthew 10:40-42 to a live congregation of St. George's Anglican Cathedral, Perth, Western Australia. Subscribe to the Father Goodrich NewsletterBy Father Kevin Goodrich, O.P.

Do you know about the principle that directs every Christian's life? Father Goodrich preached this sermon, based on Matthew 9:35-10:8 to a live congregation of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Dubuque, Iowa. Subscribe to the Father Goodrich Newsletter

What's faith about? Is it static or dynamic, a complement or an opposite to reason? Father Goodrich preached this sermon, based on Genesis 12:1-9, Romans 4:13-25, Matthew 9:9-12, 18-26 to a live congregation of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Dubuque, Iowa. Subscribe to the Father Goodrich Newsletter

The Trinity is not an obscure theological concept, it impacts is powerful and practical. Father Goodrich preached this sermon, based on Genesis 1:1-12:4a, 2 Corinthians 13:11-13, and Matthew 28:16-20 to a live congregation of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Dubuque, Iowa. Subscribe to the Father Goodrich Newsletter…

Pentecost, what is it and how does it relate to our lives today? Fr. Goodrich preached this sermon, based on Acts 2:1-21; 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13, John 20:19-23 to a live congregation of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Dubuque, Iowa. Subscribe to the Father Goodrich NewsletterBy Father Kevin Goodrich, O.P.

When you are trying to get somewhere in life, especially spiritually, keep this in mind. Father Goodrich preached this sermon, based on Matthew 5:43-48 for the Feast of Day of Walter Hilton to a live congregation of St. Peter's Anglican Church, Thurgarton, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom. Subscribe to the Father Goodrich Newsletter…

The Lord's Supper reminds us of a crucial spiritual principle, what is it? Father Goodrich preached this sermon to a gathered congregation of St. John's Episcopal Church, in Dubuque, Iowa. The sermon, preached on the Fourth Sunday of Lent, is based on 1 Samuel 16:1-13, Psalm 23, Ephesians 5:8-14, and John 9:1-41. Subscribe to the Father Goodrich Ne…

Are you a person of peace? Father Goodrich preached this sermon to a gathered congregation of St. John's Episcopal Church, in Dubuque, Iowa. It is was re-recorded due to a technical error. The sermon, preached on the third Sunday of Lent, is based on Exodus 17:1-7, Psalm 95, Romans 5:1-11, and John 4:5-42. Subscribe to the Father Goodrich Newslette…

Is faith about the mind or the heart? Father Goodrich preached this sermon to a gathered congregation of St. John's Episcopal Church, in Dubuque, Iowa. The sermon, preached on the second Sunday of Lent, is based on Genesis 12:1-4a, Psalm 121, Romans 4:1-5, 13-17, John 3:1-17 Subscribe to the Father Goodrich Newsletter…

Is the purpose of confessing our sins to make us feel bad or something else? Father Goodrich preached this sermon to a gathered congregation of St. John's Episcopal Church, in Dubuque, Iowa. The sermon, preached on the first Sunday of Lent, is based on Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-7, Psalm 32, Romans 5:12-19, and Matthew 4:1-11. Subscribe to the Father Goo…

Is the goal of holiness and Lent to be more religious or something else? Father Goodrich preached this sermon to a live Zoom congregation of St. John's Episcopal Church, in Dubuque, Iowa. A winter storm moved the service to Zoom. The sermon is based on Joel 2:1-12, 12-17, Psalm 103:8-14, 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10, and Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21. Ash Wedne…

What’s the secret for dealing with difficult people you don’t like? Fr. Goodrich preached this sermon, to a live congregation of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Dubuque, Iowa, based on Matthew 5:13-20. Fr. Goodrich preaches a version of this sermon annually. Subscribe to the Father Goodrich NewsletterBy Father Kevin Goodrich, O.P.

What's one little word from a Bible verse that has power to transform lives? Fr. Goodrich preached this sermon, to a live congregation of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Dubuque, Iowa, based on Micah 6:1-8 Subscribe to the Father Goodrich Newsletter

When God calls you to something, big or small, what are you supposed to do? Fr. Goodrich preached this sermon, to a live congregation of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Dubuque, Iowa, based on Matthew 4:12-23. Subscribe to the Father Goodrich NewsletterBy Father Kevin Goodrich, O.P.

What is stewardship and what does it have to do with 2 Timothy chapter 3? Fr. Goodrich preached this sermon, to a live congregation of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Dubuque, Iowa, based on 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 and the church’s observance of Stewardship Sunday. Subscribe to the Father Goodrich Newsletter…

What do we do in the face of the worst of human suffering and our rawest of emotions? Fr. Goodrich preached this sermon, to a live congregation of St. Mary's Anglican Church, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada, based on Psalm 137. Subscribe to the Father Goodrich Newsletter

Is knowing Jesus mostly about what happens after you die or something else? Fr. Goodrich preached this sermon, to a live congregation of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Dubuque, Iowa. This is the third of three sermons in a series entitled, “Is this all there is? Basic Christianity for Imperfect People.” Subscribe to the Father Goodrich Newsletter…

How can we describe God? Are there other options besides as an old man in the sky? Fr. Goodrich preached this sermon, to a live congregation of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Dubuque, Iowa. This is the second of three sermons in a series entitled, “Is this all there is? Basic Christianity for Imperfect People.” Subscribe to the Father Goodrich Newsle…

Why religion is not just about Sundays? You might be surprised at the answer. Fr. Goodrich preached this sermon, to a live congregation of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Dubuque, Iowa. This is the first of three sermons in a series entitled, “Is this all there is? Basic Christianity for Imperfect People.” Subscribe to the Father Goodrich Newsletter…

When Christians talk about love? What do they mean? Fr. Goodrich preached this sermon, based on Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16, to a live congregation of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Dubuque, Iowa. Subscribe to the Father Goodrich Newsletter

What are you seeking when you come to worship? It can make all the difference. Fr. Goodrich preached this sermon based on Luke 13:10-17 to a live congregation of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Dubuque, Iowa. Subscribe to the Father Goodrich Newsletter

Is there a place for Mary in your journey of faith? Fr. Goodrich preached this sermon based on Luke 1:46-55 and John 19:26-27 on the Feast of Mary to a live congregation of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Dubuque, Iowa. Subscribe to the Father Goodrich Newsletter

What does it mean to be a preacher? In particular, a Dominican preacher? Fr. Goodrich preached this sermon based on 1 John 29:-42 to a live congregation of Anglican Dominican friars and sisters at their annual gathering held at the Mercy Conference and Retreat Center, in St. Louis, MO. Subscribe to the Father Goodrich Newsletter…

This is perhaps Jesus most well known parable. Do you agree it's bothersome? Fr. Goodrich preached this sermon based on Luke 10:25-37 to a live congregation of Trinity Cathedral, Davenport, Iowa. Subscribe to the Father Goodrich Newsletter

How can your life make a difference in Christian terms? Is Christian life about mission? Fr. Goodrich preached this sermon to a live congregation of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Dubuque, Iowa. Texts: Luke 10:1-11,16-20 Subscribe to the Father Goodrich NewsletterBy Father Kevin Goodrich, O.P.

To many people are trapped by guilt and shame. It need not be this way. Fr. Goodrich preached this sermon to a live congregation of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Dubuque, Iowa. Texts: Acts 9:1-20, John 21:1-19 Subscribe to the Father Goodrich NewsletterBy Father Kevin Goodrich, O.P.

Some questions about Lent and how you can observe it. Fr. Goodrich preached this sermon, to a live congregation of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Dubuque, Iowa. (First Sunday of Lent, Luke 4:1-13). Receive the Father Goodrich NewsletterBy Father Kevin Goodrich, O.P.

There is an unspoken truth that is spoken everywhere. Fr. Goodrich preached this sermon, to a live congregation of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Dubuque, Iowa (Science Sunday). Texts: Psalm 121. Luke 6:17-26. Receive the Father Goodrich NewsletterBy Father Kevin Goodrich, O.P.

St. Paul’s famous passage about love didn’t first show up at wedding. Fr. Goodrich preached this sermon, based on 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 to a live congregation of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Dubuque, Iowa. Receive the Father Goodrich NewsletterBy Father Kevin Goodrich, O.P.

Learn from the first Christians about the meaning of words like "baptism" and "church." Fr. Goodrich preached this sermon, based on 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a to a live congregation of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Dubuque, Iowa. Receive the Father Goodrich NewsletterBy Father Kevin Goodrich, O.P.

Have you heard the rumor that faith and science don’t go together? Fr. Goodrich preached this sermon, based on Mark 10:46-52 to a live congregation of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Dubuque, Iowa. Receive Father Goodrich NewsletterBy Father Kevin Goodrich, O.P.

How can we allow kindness to flow naturally into our words and deeds? Fr. Goodrich preached this sermon, based on and Mark 9:38-50 to a live congregation of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Dubuque, Iowa. Receive Father Goodrich Newsletter

The smallest deed can be used by God to transform a life. Fr. Goodrich preached this sermon, based on and Mark 9:30-27 to a live congregation of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Dubuque, Iowa. Receive Father Goodrich NewsletterBy Father Kevin Goodrich, O.P.

Words are powerful, a kind word given at the right moment can transform a life. Fr. Goodrich preached this sermon, based on James 3:1-12 and Mark 8:27-38 at a live congregation of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Dubuque, Iowa. Receive Father Goodrich NewsletterBy Father Kevin Goodrich, O.P.

There is a reality at the heart of the Christian life, do you know what it is? Fr. Goodrich preached this sermon, based on 1 Kings 8:1, 6, 10-11, 22-30, 41-43 and John 6:56-50 at a live congregation of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Dubuque, Iowa. Receive Father Goodrich NewsletterBy Father Kevin Goodrich, O.P.

One of the oldest images of the Order reveals the way of life of its members. Fr. Goodrich preached this sermon, based on Exodus 24:12-18 and John 12:27-36 at the annual chapter meeting of the Anglican Order of Preachers (aka “The Dominicans”) held at St. John the Baptist Cathedral, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Receive Father Goodrich Newsletter…

There is a fundamental to the faith that can set you free to live life to the fullest. Fr. Goodrich preached this sermon, based on 2 Corinthians 12:2-10, to a live congregation of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Dubuque, Iowa Receive the Father Goodrich NewsletterBy Father Kevin Goodrich, O.P.

Is the life of faith about doing big things for God? Maybe it’s about something else. Fr. Goodrich preached this sermon, based on Mark 4:26-34, to a live congregation of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Dubuque, Iowa. Receive the Father Goodrich Newsletter