The Gospel reading is Luke 10:25-37

After the Gospel reading of the well-known story of the Good Samaritan, Father Mark explores the difference being “head knowledge” and “heart knowledge” and explains his evolving perspective on gay marriage and abortion in this light. He emphasizes our opportunity not to be like the lawyer in the story, but rather for our actions to flow from and with divine love.

Scripture quotations are from New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

God is Vulnerable Love

The Scripture reading is Luke 10:1-11, 16-20

Jesus sent the 70 out into the world not even permitting them sandals for the road, bidding them to eat what was set before them. Father Mark suggests that this was to help them to be vulnerable and humble, and to further recognize their utter dependence on God.

Scripture quotations are from New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

The Love of God in a Hostile World

The Scripture reading is Luke 9:51-62

Father Mark explains that as our true selves in God we are little Christs who spread by word and action the love of God in a hostile world.

Scripture quotations are from New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

Our True Identity in God

The Scripture reading is Luke 8:26-39

Jesus healed a man possessed. Father Mark discusses what it means to be possessed, how his anorexia as a young man became part of his identity and in a way possessed us, and how this takes us away from our true identity in God.

Scripture quotations are from New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

Dance of the Trinity

The Scripture reading is John 16:12-15

On this Trinitarian Sunday, Father Mark discusses unity and diversity in daily life and in the Holy Trinity, which often is represented as a flowing dance among the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We are invited to participate in the never-ending flow of Divine Love that is the Dance of the Trinity.

Scripture quotations are from New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

Where Do We Find God?

The Scripture reading is Acts 2:1-12, John 14:8-17 (25-27)

On this Pentecost Sunday, Father Mark discusses the appearance of the Holy Spirit and its strange and powerful impact on the disciples, as well as where we look for and find God.

Scripture quotations are from New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

Our hearts go out to all affected by the war in Ukraine. In this short episode, Father Mark leads the congregation in prayer for Ukraine.

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Are We the Answer to Jesus’ Final Prayer?

The Scripture reading is John 17:20-26

Jesus’ last desire in prayer was that we be one in God, in the one body of Christ. We are, or can be, the answer to His prayer.

Scripture quotations are from New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

Continuing Presence of Christ

The Scripture reading is John 14:23-29.

Father Mark explains God’s will for us, that we are to embody Christ each in our own unique way. We are expressions of the continuing presence of Christ in our world.

Scripture quotations are from New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.