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Collect for Independence Day Lord God Almighty, in whose Name the founders of this country won liberty for themselves and for us, and lit the torch of freedom for nations then unborn: Grant that we and all the people of this land may have grace to maintain our liberties in righteousness and peace; through JesusContinue reading “Reflection on July Fourth, Independence Day 2023”

Matthew 10:40-42 Jesus said, “Whoever welcomes you welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. Whoever welcomes a prophet in the name of a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward; and whoever welcomes a righteous person in the name of a righteous person will receive the reward of the righteous; andContinue reading “Reflection on the Gospel of Matthew 10:40-42: Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, July 2, 2023”

The Gospel of Matthew 10;24-39 Jesus said to the twelve disciples, “A disciple is not above the teacher, nor a slave above the master; it is enough for the disciple to be like the teacher, and the slave like the master. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebul, how much more willContinue reading “Reflection on the Gospel of Matthew 10:24-39, Fourth Sunday after Pentecost: June 25, 2023”

The Gospel Of Matthew 9:35-10:8(9-23) Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and curing every disease and every sickness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then heContinue reading “Reflection on the Gospel of Matthew 9:35-10:8(9-23): Third Sunday after Pentecost June 18, 2023”

The Gospel of Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth; and he said to him, “Follow me.” And he got up and followed him. And as he sat at dinner in the house, many tax collectors and sinners came and were sitting withContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26, Second Sunday after Pentecost, June 11, 2023”

The Gospel of Matthew 28:16-20 The eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. When they saw him, they worshipped him; but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples ofContinue reading “Reflection on the Gospel of Matthew 28:16-20: Trinity Sunday, June 4, 2023”

Memorial Day is a great American tradition. It’s also a time to reflect on what the holiday means. Every year, we look forward to the end of May. Some of us feel relief, others a wound-up sense of anxiety. The anxiety comes from questions facing us about the next three months, things concerning vacations, whatContinue reading “Reflection on Memorial Day 2023”

The Gospel and Epistle for Pentecost go hand in hand and a reflection for Pentecost needs both. The Gospel of John 20:19-23          When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, JesusContinue reading “Reflection on the Gospel of John 20:19-23: and the The Epistle, Acts 2:1-21 Day of Pentecost, May 28, 2023”

The Gospel of John 17:1-11 Jesus looked up to heaven and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son so that the Son may glorify you, since you have given him authority over all people, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. And this is eternal life, that they mayContinue reading “Reflection on the Gospel of John 17: 1-11: Seventh Sunday of Easter, May 21, 2023”

The Altar window depicting the Ascension of Jesus. Hope Episcopal Church Manheim, PA The Gospel According to Luke 24:44-53                                                                        Jesus said to his disciples, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you– that everything written about me in the law of Moses, the prophets, and the psalmsContinue reading “Reflection on the Gospel of Luke 24:44-53: Ascension Day, May 18, 2023”