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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)”

Let us Pray: Holy God, give us a willing spirit, that we may serve You with all that we have and all that we are. Help us to be faithful and fruitful in the godly use of Your resources and gifts, that we may use them in accord with Your will and for Your glory. Continue reading “Reflection on Matthew 21:33-46 (18th Sunday after Pentecost)”

Let us Pray: Everlasting God, you do everything possible for our spiritual growth and well-being, yet we so often choose the path of alienation and violence. Let us pray trustfully to the God who has loved us into being and cherished us all our lives. This we pray in Jesus name. Amen  Matthew focuses onContinue reading “Reflection on Matthew 21:23-32 (17th Sunday after Pentecost)”

The wilderness in the Exodus passage, Exodus 16:2-15, provides a perfect setting for God to be exactly what the people need at this moment in time. It seems people are complaining against guidelines set by our leaders.  “Then the LORD said to Moses, “I am going to rain bread from heaven for you, and eachContinue reading “Reflection on Matthew 20:1-16 (16th Sunday after Pentecost)”

Romans 14: 5-6:  Some judge one day to be better than another, while others judge all days to be alike. Let all be fully convinced in their own minds. Those who observe the day, observe it in honor of the Lord. Some thoughts about today that tie into Romans 14: 5-6 Be glad for today,Continue reading “Reflection on Romans 14:1-12 (15th Sunday after Pentecost)”

I am doing a special Blog to remeber 9/11 Let us never forget: On the morning of September 11 2001, 2,976 people from 93 nations lost their lives in New York, at the Pentagon, and on Flight 93. Today, we pause to remember that moment of horror and pray for those left scarred by thoseContinue reading “Remembering 9/11 Patriots Day”