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Again, we hear the words spoken by God: “You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.” The Gospel of Mark 1:9-15 In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And just as he was coming up out of the water, he sawContinue reading “Reflection on the First Sunday in Lent Feb 21, 2021”

Collect for Ash Wednesday Almighty and everlasting God, you hate nothing you have made and forgive the sins of all who are penitent: Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of you, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness;Continue reading “Reflection on Ash Wednesday Feb 17, 2021”

The Gospel of Mark 9:2-9 Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain apart, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his clothes became dazzling white, such as no one on earth could bleach them. And there appeared to them Elijah with Moses, who wereContinue reading “Reflection on the Last Sunday after the Epiphany (Also St. Valentine’s Day) February 14, 2021”

Gospel of Mark 1:29-39 After Jesus and his disciples left the synagogue, they entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. Now Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they told him about her at once. He came and took her by the hand and lifted her up. Then theContinue reading “Reflection for Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany Feb 7, 2021”

The Gospel of Mark 1:21-28 Jesus and his disciples went to Capernaum; and when the sabbath came, he entered the synagogue and taught. They were astounded at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes. Just then there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit,Continue reading “Reflection on Mark 1:21-28 Jan 31 2021”

The Gospel of Mark 1:14-20 After John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.” As Jesus passed along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother AndrewContinue reading “Third Sunday after the Epiphany 24 January 2021”

The Gospel of John: John 1:43-51 Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, “Follow me.” Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. Philip found Nathanael and said to him, “We have found him about whom Moses in the law and also the prophets wrote, JesusContinue reading “Reflection on John 1:43-51 Second Sunday after the Epiphany 17 Jan 2021”

Let us pray: Everlasting God, we give thanks for this new day and as we gather here this morning to focus on the Baptism of our Lord, let us remember our own Baptisms and our calling to be Christians. May we be filled with such joy as we believe in you that our hearts overflowContinue reading “First Sunday after the Epiphany 10 January 2021 Baptism of our Lord)”

The Gospel of Matthew 2:1-12 In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage.”Continue reading “Second Sunday after Christmas Matthew 2:1-12 January 3, 2021”

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being in him was life, and the life was the lightContinue reading “Reflection on the Gospel of John 1:1-18 First Sunday after Christmas (27 Dec 2020)”