The Baptizer came baptizing in the house of misery, which is what Bethania means, along the famous Jordan and this was strange. It was strange to those who came to him, even to those who knew chapter and verse of John’s famous quotation:
“I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness: ‘make straight the way of the LORD.’” And it is strange to us.
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Tag: Advent
Advent 4_2023
Advent 4 (Rorate Coeli)
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Blood guilt
I have the privilege of directing our hearts and minds toward the Sacrament of the Altar, that ultimate gift of God given us Christians through the ultimate work of Christ in atoning for our sins. How bitter-sweet are the gifts of the Lord’s Table and the Lord’s Cup? You have heard proclaimed from this pulpit already two messages of hope, peace, joy and love. Our season of preparation comes to an end very soon. But as it has not yet ended we must ever remain watchful and filled with anticipation….For more, click on the title above.
Advent 3_Wed_2023
Advent 3 – Wednesday Evening Prayer
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Rejoice, for the mystery of the ages has been revealed
Rejoice! That is, “feel great joy, be glad, take delight! “ Those are what that word means in English today. You might think: “Why should I rejoice, Pastor?”
After all, our world continues suffering on account of increasing chaos that is wrought among humans because of Adam’s Fall long ago. What reason do you have to rejoice when a lot of bad news—in personal lives, in families, in our communities, in this State, nation, and world—appears to inundate our lives? Why should you, dear Christian, feel great joy in this fallen world?…for more, click on the title above.
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Advent 3 (Gaudete)
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The power and peace of Holy Absolution
So, what is this third Sacrament and how may it be used by us—by you? Today/tonight we will be exploring Holy Absolution. First, we should understand where this “sacrament” is found. Why is it called a sacrament? And finally, why do we need it or, how is it used?…For more, click on the title above.
Advent 2_Wed_2023
Advent 2 – Wednesday Evening Prayer
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Nevertheless, Amen
This week is the week of Peace: we’ve lit the second candle on our Advent wreath. But what do you hear from our Gospel reading today that gives you peace?
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Advent 2_2023
Advent 2 (Populus Zion)
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