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Mar 2021
Summary: Today’s Old Testament reading from Jeremiah comes at a time when the people of Israel were tempted to be devoted to false gods. Their moral foundation fell apart and their society became sick with things that created suffering. We learn that God made a new covenant and forgave their sins and idolatry. They were filled with love and their conscience was shaped by the word of God. Jesus transformed the way we think about values. The Christian faith is about being conformed to Christ. Apart from God, we do not know......
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March 06, 2021
Lent 3: The Wisdom of God
Summary: Today’s Gospel reading tells of what is referred to as “The cleansing of the temple”. From Jesus’ perspective, the temple represented God in the presence of God’s people, and should invoke religious awe. The...
January 23, 2021
Making Peace Inside and Out
The Third Sunday after Epiphany – January 24, 2021 Summary: Self examination is hard work, because it forces us to examine issues we don’t want to deal with. Jesus reveals that the things that alienate...
January 09, 2021
Baptized by The Holy Spirit
Summary: John the Baptist was the one who was appointed to announce the judgement day. He taught that God’s justice will be served, that we are all sinners, and that it is important that we...
October 16, 2020
October 18, 2020 – A Reflection on Faith
Summary: At any point in our lives, we have no idea what the future holds. God alone directs our future. Today’s bible readings reveal that we need to view our circumstances in life through the...
October 02, 2020
October 4th – Politics: The Golden Calf
Summary: In today’s Old Testament reading, Isaiah writes about the relationship between God and Israel. The people of Israel were afraid and insecure and sought calm and safety by following things other than God. The...
September 18, 2020
September 20th: Divine Generosity
Summary: Today’s sermon examines the parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard. In this parable the wealthy landowner is not concerned with merit, but rather making sure that he provides for all workers’ needs. Likewise,...