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Is our eternal destination connected to how we love the Last, the Least, and the Lost? For the Last Sunday after Pentecost (Christ the King) we finish our walk through the Gospel of Matthew (25:31-46).

For the Twenty Fourth Sunday after Pentecost we look at the Parable of the Talents from Matthew 25:14-30. May Christ find you faithful and invite you into his joy. Artwork: Good and Faithful Servant Icon | dormitionsaskatoon.ca

For the Twenty Third Sunday after Pentecost we look at the Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids. Jesus is the returning bridegroom who will arrive joyfully at the end of the age. He will extend a warm welcome to all the guests who have patiently remained and who are duly prepared for his arrival. Blessed are those whose lamps are faithfully kept burning as they watch and wait for His appearing. Artwork: Parable of the Ten Virgins - Fresco from High Decani Monastery, Kosovo, Serbia - 14th century

The Feast of All Saints - Emily teaches from Revelation 7:9-17 Artwork: The Forerunners of Christ with Saints and Martyrs Far Angleico | Tempera on wood | National Gallery, London | 1423-24

For the Twenty First Sunday after Pentecost we look a familiar passage from Matthew's Gospel. The religious leaders are still trying to trap Jesus by asking him which commandment is the greatest, Regina points out that to love we must first be willing to 'Listen.' Artwork: Christ and the Pharisees | Zimmerman | 1852

For the Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost we continue our journey through the Gospel of Matthew. This week we focus on Mt 22:15-22 // Give to Ceasar... Give to God.Artwork: Peter Rubens - The Tribute Money - 1512

For the Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost we continue our series through the Gospel of Matthew, and focus on the Parable of the Wedding Banquet from Matthew 22:1-14. Jesus reminds his listeners that wedding banquet of the Son is coming. Though grace has invited us to attend the King will inspect our wedding garments... What will you be wearing?Artwork: Parable of the Wedding Banquet - 14th Century Orthodox Icon

For the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost we continue our look at the Parables of Jesus. This week we focus on the Parable of the Noble Father (Wicked Tenants) from Matthew 21:33-46.

For the Seventeenth week after Pentecost we continue our series through Matthew's Gospel. This week we focus on the Parable of the Two Sons from Matthew 21:23-32.At the end of the sermon I walk you thorugh the Ignatian Examen. You may download the pdf below.

For the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost we look at the Kingdom parable of the workers in the field. Jesus asks the early workers who bore the burdon on the day, "Why do you have an evil eye toward my generosity?"Artwork: The Red Vineyard by Van Gough - 1888.