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Trinity 7

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Ruth’s powerful confession of the faith

Naomi & Ruth by Chana Helen Rosenberg

Ruth’s powerful confession of the Faith, one which she uttered first some 3,025 years ago, we have heard repeated today. That is because her words and actions, as well as those of her mother-in-law, Naomi, and sister-in-law, Orpah present important teachings for every generation of the Church. These we will unpack as God’s Word continues to be proclaimed today….For more, click on the title above.

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Naomi & Ruth by Chana Helen Rosenberg

Trinity 6

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Wisdom calls her name

The readings for today are in commemoration of Saint Mary Magdalene. She is remembered for remaining faithful to Jesus while others flee, for standing at the foot of the cross as Jesus is crucified, as the first witness of the risen Christ, and the first to proclaim His resurrection.
Commemoration services like this give you the opportunity to remember the saints of old. In honoring them, your own faith is strengthened, and you’re encouraged by the truth that grace abounds more than sin. These saints serve as examples for you to imitate in their faith, their godly virtues, and the good works they carried out according to their callings. You are called to do the same in your own vocations and calls. …For more, click on the title above.

Last man standing

Chapel of St. Kinga, Wieliczka Salt Mine, Poland Photo courtesy Travis Hartman

In our Old Testament reading for today, the voice of the Lord speaks to a despairing prophet in the desert wilderness of Egypt on Mount Sinai. But this isn’t where the story begins. It begins in the fertile highlands of northern Israel on Mount Carmel. It begins with the theological showdown for the ages….For more, click on the title above.

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Chapel of St. Kinga, Wieliczka Salt Mine, Poland Photo courtesy Travis Hartman

Trinity 5

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Freed to forgive from the heart

Joseph Est Reconnu Par Ses Freres by Rembrandt van Rijn

The Collect Prayer for this week gives direction for the emphases contained in the Word for this day. The weekly collect prayers often remind us of the ancient patterns in the readings that are followed, and rediscovered annually, through the various times of the Church year. That which we prayed before we heard today’s primary readings revealed to us first, that God is merciful and gracious. That is particularly shown whenever He calls His people to turn from their sins. With that in mind, in the prayer we reminded ourselves that God will graciously forgive us and provide for all our bodily and spiritual needs. …For more, click on the title above.