Author: kyriss
Christians confess their sins–God forgives them
For centuries, this biblical adage has been spoken concerning today’s Psalm: Our righteousness is called (in plain language) the forgiveness of our sins.
That should lead us who have been regular hearers of God’s Word here on Sundays or Wednesdays during this time of year to remember its themes. They are, Holy Absolution (the forgiveness of sins) and Sanctification (the manner in which the Holy Spirit, working through God’s Word leads the repentant faithful into holy living). …For more, click on the title above.
The ministry of the Holy Spirit
Two Adams
Brothers and Sisters, today, as we consider our Gospel reading, we are led to give thanks to God for our bodies, souls and all our things, which are the good gifts of God. We are also reminded through our Collect today that we have these sound bodies, preserved from the power of the enemy, because God defends us, rescuing us from every evil of body and soul, possessions and reputation. …For more, click on the title above.
The pharisee and tax collector
Our meditation this morning is based on our Gospel text from St. Luke. Now, this account is introduced as a parable by Luke, but it’s not a comparison like many other parables.
Let me explain. Luke doesn’t begin, “The Kingdom of God is like two men going to the Temple to pray.” Nope. It’s just a story. One day this happened. One day, two men, one a Pharisee, the other, a tax collector, went to the Temple to pray. …For more, click on the title above.
Necessity for worship
The focus of our meditation during Lawrencetide is Sanctification and Holy Absolution.
God calls His people to offer their sacrifices with thanksgiving, to keep their vows to Him with faith, and to pray to Him in their time of need. To put it simply, “What do we do?” and “What do we receive?” as we gather to worship here in the Lord’s house? After all my years in the ministry, this is still one of my favorite questions: What are we doing here?
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Our Father who art in heaven
The righteous One flourishes and grows
Hear again the Word of God from our Psalm. It is one which has been called, for centuries, beginning in the Old Covenant era, a song for (the) Day of the Sabbath. In this text is found Christ, and later following that, words which describe you the forgiveness and life you are given in Christ:
(The) Righteous One as (a) palm tree will flourish;
as (a) cedar in Lebanon He will grow.
The way out is Jesus
What it means to be vindicated in Christ
For around 20 years, many of you who have regularly received God’s gifts at Catalina Lutheran Church have heard, and worked to discern, the ties between the four primary readings used in most of the Lord’s Services. For about two decades, members of this congregation have been encouraged to discover God’s promises through the historical One-Year Lectionary Series. You’ve worked diligently to hear the ties that occur between the weekly Old Testament and New Testament readings. …For more, click on the title above.