Sermons

Sunday’s Readings

Jeremiah 31:27-34 Psalm 119:97-104 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 Luke 18:1-8

Though these four passages do not readily appear to have any connections, Dcn Steve points out that all of these passages are reminding us to be faithful to God, His promises and His word, through all the suffering we may endure, because His promise is that He will give us justice and answer our prayers.

Today’s Readings

Jeremiah 32:1-3, 6-15 Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16 1 Timothy 6:6-19 Luke 16:19-31

Fr. Steve explains the parable from the Gospel reading and shows how these parables are examples of God’s mercy and His judgement. This parable should serve as a warning to us today to extend our love and resources to those in need.

Today’s Readings

Jeremiah 8:18-9:1 Psalm 79:1-9 1 Timothy 2:1-7 Luke 16:1-13

Matthew Green uses the parable of the shrewd steward and the string of parables in Luke to give us pause and examine our own priorities.

This Week’s Readings

Jeremiah 18:1-11 Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 Philemon 1:1-21 Luke 14:25-33

In light of another harsh Gospel reading from the book of Luke, we are forced to ask “how do we love our neighbors as ourselves and honor our parents and simultaneously hate them? And why must we hate them?” Fr. Greg Peters explains how we as followers of Christ are called to live the ascetic life, and how this life is seen most clearly in our weekly celebration of the Eucharist.

Today’s Readings

Jeremiah 2:4-13 Psalm 81:1, 10-16 Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 Luke 14:1, 7-14

Fr. Greg Peters continues our exploration into the nature of faith. The writer to the Hebrews encourages us to think about the consequences of our actions as well as the things we should be doing on a daily basis as people of faith.

Today’s Readings

Jeremiah 1:4-10 Psalm 71:1-6 Hebrews 12:18-29 Luke 13:10-17

In reflecting on today’s readings, Fr. Steve reminds us that not only are we all children of God, but that He finds all creatures, even the disadvantaged and those in the womb, worthy of love, care, and protection.

Today’s Readings

Hosea 11:1-11 Psalm 107:1-9, 43 Colossians 3:1-11 Luke 12:13-21

Today’s Readings

Hosea 1:2-10 Psalm 85 Colossians 2:6-15 Luke 11:1-13

Ms. Fisher shows how today’s readings remind us that, when we are faithful children of God, we flourish and grow — we are met with righteousness and peace, mercy and truth.

Today’s readings:

Amos 7:7-17 Psalm 82 Colossians 1:1-14 Luke 10:25-37

Today’s readings

2 Kings 5:1-14 Psalm 30 Galatians 6: 7-16 Luke 10:1-11, 16-20