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Today’s readings One of the voices that can never be silenced in us is the voice that cries out seeking to see. We spend our whole lives crying out as Bartimaeus in today’s Gospel: “Master, I want to see.” And … Continued
Today’s readings: Isaiah 32:15-18, Philippians 4:6-9, Matthew 5:1-12a Memorial Day originally began in our country as an occasion to remember and decorate the graves of the soldiers who died in the Civil War. Later it became a holiday to commemorate … Continued
Today’s readings Talking about the mystery of the Most Holy Trinity is perhaps the most daunting tasks for a preacher, but also one of the greatest privileges. Here is one of the great mysteries of our faith, one that cries … Continued
Today’s readings Today’s reading from the book of Sirach lays down the basis of all biblical wisdom literature. The basic premise is that we have been created good by God, who gave humanity everything necessary for survival, created and shared … Continued
Today’s readings: Acts 4:32-35 / 1 John 3:18-24 / John 15:1-8 As we gather tonight for your graduation, I can imagine that you are feeling all sorts of things. You’re probably excited, knowing what you’ve accomplished and looking forward to … Continued
Today’s readings This morning’s readings give us a sense, I think, of the urgency of repentance and the real need for discipleship. The first reading from the book of Sirach reminds us that God’s patience should not be mistaken for … Continued
Today’s readings So the disciples are waiting for Jesus to come down the mountain after the Transfiguration. They have attempted to cure a man’s son from the hold of a demon, but they were apparently unable to do so. This … Continued
Today’s readings One of the greatest obstacles to the Christian life is comparing ourselves to others. Because, and I’ll just say it, discipleship isn’t meant to be fair. At least not as we see fairness. The essence of discipleship is … Continued
Today’s readings Sometimes when God speaks to us, it doesn’t immediately seem like such good news. We may well have had a call or even a gentle moving from the Lord, and are afraid to act on it. Today’s Scriptures … Continued
Today’s readings In these days after the Ascension, the Liturgy calls us to turn and find our hope and security in God. Certainly this was difficult for the early disciples, who tested Jesus to see if he was who he … Continued
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