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Jesus said, “In those days, after that suffering, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. Then they will see ‘the Son of Man coming in clouds’ with great power and glory. ThenContinue reading “Reflection on Mark 13:24-37 (First Sunday in Advent)”

The Gospel: Matthew 25:31-46 Jesus said, “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on the throne of his glory. All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from theContinue reading “Reflection on Christ the King Sunday – November 22, 2020”

The Epistle: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 (Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost) Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers and sisters, you do not need to have anything written to you. For you yourselves know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. When they say, “There is peaceContinue reading “Reflection on the Epistle 1Thessalonians 5:1-11(24th Sunday After Pentecost)”

Let us pray the Collect for Veterans Day Gracious God, we give thanks for military men and women, both from the past and present, and for their courageous service and sacrifice to our country and its people to secure the blessings of life, liberty, and justice for all. May our remembrance be a timely reminderContinue reading “Veterans Day Remembrance”

The Gospel according to Matthew 25:1-13 Jesus said, “Then the kingdom of heaven will be like this. Ten bridesmaids took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. When the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them; but the wise took flasks ofContinue reading “Reflection on Matthew 25:1-13 (24th Sunday after Pentecost)”

The Gospel according to Matthew When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they willContinue reading “Refection on Matthew 5:1-12 (All Saint’s Sunday)”

Let us pray: Loving God, you love us, all of us, and ask in return that we love you with all our hearts and souls and minds. By your grace we will love and obey. Let it be so, now and forever. Loving God, you love us, all of us, and ask in return thatContinue reading “Reflection on Matthew 22:34-46 (Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost)”

Collect for the Feast of St. Luke Almighty God, who inspired your servant Luke the physician to set forth in the Gospel the love and healing power of your Son: Graciously continue in your Church this love and power to heal, to the praise and glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, whoContinue reading “The Celebration of the Feast of St. Luke (Oct 18 2020)”

The Gospel according to Matthew 22:15-22 The Pharisees went and plotted to entrap Jesus in what he said. So they sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that you are sincere, and teach the way of God in accordance with truth, and show deference to no one; for youContinue reading “Reflection on Matthew 22:15-22(20th Sunday after Pentecost)”

Let us Pray: Let us pray to the Lord to open the eyes of the blind by the light of His Word and to open the ears of the deaf with the voice of His Gospel, and for the Lord to clear the way for all people to know the riches of His grace, theContinue reading “Reflection on Matthew 22:1-14 (19th Sunday after Pentecost)”