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In today’s Gospel, Jesus very clearly issues a challenge and call to discipleship in verses 34 to 36. When Jesus called His disciples, He said, “Come, follow me” and they obeyed. We find no indication the disciples questioned how much time would be involved, how much would they be paid, what would the expectations of…
It was a moment in time to be remembered. Those present were so impressed by what they had seen and heard that day, they would tell others who had not been there. The story spread, until finally after being passed on orally, it would become part of a written account. People would remember that day…
Born in bondage, born in shackles, born stripped of all dignity, Absalom Jones was bound, determined, that he would one day be free. Blessed Absalom, leads us guides us, In the bonds of unity. Seeking to expand horizons, Bible, primer he did find; to each word he was attentive. Learning, lest he fall behind. Blessed…
Ashes to ashes, dust to dust. Even in life, we live with death. Even as we strive to live well, provide for ourselves and others, love God, we are complicit in the forces which deny life, which desires death. It’s just as hard to focus on this now as it was in the day of…
“…that we, beholding by faith the light of His countenance, may be strengthened to bear our cross.” Collect for the Day It has always seemed to most of us that the key to understanding the Transfiguration which is described in today’s Gospel and which is the center of our worship this morning is the “light”…
1 Corinthians 7:17 & 20 “…let each of you lead the life that the Lord has assigned, to which God called you.” “…Let each of you remain in the condition in which you were called.” These words sound very strange to us in a culture where all the pressure is on self-improvement whether in body…
“A light to lighten the Gentiles and the glory of your people Israel.” Luke 2: 32 These are familiar words known to many of us because they are part of the Nunc dimittis in Evening Prayer. They are found in the Lucan account of Christ’s presentation in the Temple in Jerusalem when Jesus was taken by his…
[Note to the Preacher: select a movie or movies you have recently seen in place of my movie illustrations.] I recently went to see the movie The English Patient. The story depicts humankind at our best and out worst. It was an excellent movie and has received wide acclaim. I recommend it as a thought-provoking and…
We have come through the holiday and season of the church year which most celebrates children. Christmas somehow seems more complete when there is a child in the house. The pleasure which an adult feels in the loving temperament of the time is magnified when the mysteries are reflected in a child’s eyes. It is…
Introduction Desmond Mpilo Tutu, Anglican Archbishop Emeritus of Capetown, is fond of saying, “Christians are a eucharistic people; we must always be giving thanks.” For this short reflection on the topic, “worship that works” that’s an excellent place to begin. For Christian worship is about giving thanks to the Holy God; for calling us to…
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