Resources on William Joseph Adams

William Joseph Adams | Sunday Gospel Talk

William Adams reflects on Matthew 3:13-17, 4:1-11, observing that "each of the temptations that [Jesus] meets [in the wilderness] are designed to get him to deny the humanity that he has just consciously chosen" via baptism.

Matthew 3:13-17, 4:1-11

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Baptism Of Christ, Human Nature Of Christ, Lent, Wilderness

A Search for Meaning

William Joseph Adams | Sunday Gospel Talk

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

William Adams explores Matthew 2: 1-12 and suggests that the magi of the nativity story are "the symbols of the truth that every human heart is on a search for wholeness and meaning."

Matthew 2:1-12

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Christmas, Epiphany, Magi, Zoroastrianism

The Return of the Light

William Joseph Adams | Sunday Gospel Talk

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Prayer

William Adams explores Matthew 1:18-25, reminding us that God's promises don't mean everything will be perfect: "Sometimes the way of life really is the way of the cross." Includes a short prayer.

Matthew 1:18-25

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Advent, Incarnation, Promises Of God

Embracing the Infant

William Joseph Adams | Sunday Gospel Talk

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

William Adams explores Luke 2:1-20 and reminds us that holding the infant Jesus close to our hearts enables us "to let go of [...] futile attempts to control our destiny."

Luke 2:1-20

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Christmas, Incarnation, Nativity

Looking for Zacchaeus

William Joseph Adams | Sunday Gospel Talk

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

William Adams explores Luke 19:1-10 and the story of Zacchaeus, observing that the "miracle of a changed life is just as spectacular as the miracle of the loaves and fishes or the stilling of the storm."

Luke 19:1-10

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Ordinary Time, Salvation, Zaccheus

The Pastoral Jesus

William Joseph Adams | Sunday Gospel Talk

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

William Adams reflects on Jesus talking with the woman at the well (John 4:5-42), observing that he "always disregards convention in favor of community. He sets aside the practical in favor of the pastoral."

John 4:5-42

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Lent, Wells In Scripture, Woman

Our Relationship to God

William Joseph Adams | Sunday Gospel Talk

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

William Adams explores the implications of Jesus' transfiguration (Matthew 17:1-9 and Luke 9:28-36) on our relationship with him, observing that "God’s power resides in God’s willingness to identify with humanity, especially in times of need."

Matthew 17:1-9; Luke 9:28-36

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Lent, Theodicy, Transfiguration

Encountering God

William Joseph Adams | Sunday Gospel Talk

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

William Adams explores Luke 11:1-13, observing that prayer always carries with it "the idea of profoundly encountering God," as easily and as simply as we would talk with our neighbors and friends.

Luke 11:1-13

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Ordinary Time, Prayerfulness, Relationship

God is an Overachiever

William Joseph Adams | Sunday Gospel Talk

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

William Adams reflects on the story of Nicodemus' meeting with Jesus, drawing parallels between the chaos of creation and our re-birth in Christ (Genesis 1:1-2; John 3:1-17; and 2 Corinthians 5:17).

Genesis 1:1-2; John 3:1-17 2 Corinthians 5:17

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Creation, Lent, Nicodemus

Rich Fool, Poor Fool

William Joseph Adams | Sunday Gospel Talk

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

William Adams explores Luke 12:13-21 and the nature of greed in our lives, observing that greed is less about the amount of stuff we posses and more about the "measures you will take to get it."

Luke 12:13-21

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Greed, Kingdom Of God, Ordinary Time, Parables

Don't Forget to Say Thank You

William Joseph Adams | Sunday Gospel Talk

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

William Adams explores Luke 17:11-19, reflecting on the unity of the ten lepers that dissolved when Jesus healed them, and the acceptance he gave to the Samaritan who thanked him. God waits to declare us "clean!"

Luke 17:11-19

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Gratitude, Lepers, Ordinary Time

Jesus Says Today

William Joseph Adams | Sunday Gospel Talk

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

William Adams explores Luke 23:33-43, reminding us that "no matter how bad things might get, we can still hold on to the hope that God in Christ will always have the last word."

Luke 23:33-43

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Christ The King Sunday, God's Faithfulness, Theodicy

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Sing of Eve and sing of Adam©

The Indiscriminate Steward

William Joseph Adams | Sunday Gospel Talk

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

William Adams explores Luke 16:1-13, suggesting that it may also be a metaphor for "Jesus' very life," because he wants to welcome all, even those we might judge or turn away.

Luke 16:1-13

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Ordinary Time, Parables, Sacrifice

Incarnational Relationships

William Joseph Adams | Sunday Gospel Talk

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

William Adams explores Luke 10:38-42, suggesting that this is a story about investing in relationships and that Jesus calls us to "center in on each other [...] because incarnational people find Christ in each other."

Luke 10:38-42

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Martha, Ordinary Time, Relationship

The Potter's Wheel

William Joseph Adams | Sunday Gospel Talk

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Prayer

William Adams explores Jeremiah 18:1-11 and Luke 14:24-33, reflecting on the ongoing work God does in us through Christ: he "will not stop until every misshapen vessel is reworked into something beautiful." Includes short prayer.

Jeremiah 18:1-11; Luke 14:24-33

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Ordinary Time, Pottery, Salvation, Sanctification

Living as Saints

William Joseph Adams | Sunday Gospel Talk

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

William Adams reflects on the implications of Genesis 1:27 and John 15:16 for understanding ourselves as saints, "declared holy by our God." He reminds us to proclaim, celebrate, and live up to that identity in Christ.

Genesis 1:27; John 15:16

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All Saints' Day, Children Of God, Saints

The Interdependent Kingdom

William Joseph Adams | Sunday Gospel Talk

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

William Adams explores Luke 10:1-11, 16-20, observing that Jesus wants "his missionaries to stand in stark contrast to the symbol of self-sufficiency and independence" by giving and receiving hospitality and being interdependent on others.

Luke 10:1-11, 16-20

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Dependence, Kingdom Of God, Ordinary Time

Doubting Thomas, Our Patron Saint

William Joseph Adams | Sunday Gospel Talk

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

William Adams reflects on John 20:19-31, reminding us that faith is about "maintaining a dynamic relationship with the risen Christ," and that having doubts isn't the opposite of that, it's "where faith begins."

John 20:19-31

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Doubt, Easter, Resurrection, Thomas

The Vision Made Flesh

William Joseph Adams | Sunday Gospel Talk

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

William Adams explores Matthew 5:21-37 and the Sermon on the Mount, reflecting that, if we see our longings as a "vision quest instead of a checklist," we will be drawn closer to the vision of God.

Matthew 5:21-37

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Beatitudes, Epiphany, Sermon On The Mount

The Indestructible Temple

William Joseph Adams | Sunday Gospel Talk

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

William Adams explores Luke 21:5-19, reflecting on the reality that temples, those things we rely on in life, are going to fall. He asks, "Where will you turn if not to the Body of Christ?"

Luke 21:5-19

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Eucharist, Ordinary Time, Temple Of Jerusalem