Sermons by preacher, teacher, scholar, and author, Father Kevin Goodrich, O.P. Father Goodrich’s messages offer listeners spiritual insight and inspiration, as well as an occasional laugh. He is a friar under life vows in the Anglican Order of Preachers (aka "The Dominicans"). Learn more at FatherGoodrich.com
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Do you know the most famous cover song in the New Testament? Father Goodrich preached this sermon based on Luke 1:46-55 to a live congregation of St. John's Episcopal Church, in Dubuque, Iowa. The church was celebrating the Feast Day of St. Mary. Receive the Father Goodrich NewsletterPor Father Kevin Goodrich, O.P.
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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 NewsletterPor Father Kevin Goodrich, O.P.
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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…
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Christianity and Artificial Intelligence
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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…
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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…
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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 NewsletterPor Father Kevin Goodrich, O.P.
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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 NewsletterPor Father Kevin Goodrich, O.P.
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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 NewsletterPor Father Kevin Goodrich, O.P.
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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…
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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…
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Three Threads of Dominican Spirituality
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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…
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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 NewsletterPor Father Kevin Goodrich, O.P.
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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 NewsletterPor Father Kevin Goodrich, O.P.
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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 NewsletterPor Father Kevin Goodrich, O.P.
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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
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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
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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…
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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 NewsletterPor Father Kevin Goodrich, O.P.
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Have you heard of the Ladder of Perfection?
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 NewsletterPor Father Kevin Goodrich, O.P.
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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
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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 NewsletterPor Father Kevin Goodrich, O.P.
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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…
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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
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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…
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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…
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Why Religion is Not Just about Sundays
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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…
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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
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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
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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
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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…
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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
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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 NewsletterPor Father Kevin Goodrich, O.P.
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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 NewsletterPor Father Kevin Goodrich, O.P.
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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 NewsletterPor Father Kevin Goodrich, O.P.
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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 NewsletterPor Father Kevin Goodrich, O.P.
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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 NewsletterPor Father Kevin Goodrich, O.P.
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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 NewsletterPor Father Kevin Goodrich, O.P.
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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 NewsletterPor Father Kevin Goodrich, O.P.
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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
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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 NewsletterPor Father Kevin Goodrich, O.P.
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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 NewsletterPor Father Kevin Goodrich, O.P.
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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 NewsletterPor Father Kevin Goodrich, O.P.
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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…
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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 NewsletterPor Father Kevin Goodrich, O.P.
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