This is the final podcast from Cycle B of the Christian Church's Year where we have journeyed with the Gospel of Mark. 

This coming Sunday, November 21st is Christ The King Sunday where we bow to our redeemer King.  The Gospel reading is from Mark 13:32-37.

Here Mark quotes Jesus who is directing us to be alert and keep awake - to ready ourselves for the second coming of Christ.  Our joys, sorrows, and anxieties often keep us awake.  Knowing we can cast those cares to God and be embraced with the power of Jesus's love certainly removes any distractions. Therefore - be alert, engage Jesus, and stay awake.  

Matthew 5:1-12.    The Beatitudes are read on All Saints Day to affirm that our deeds have ultimate significance. We celebrate the saints – living and dead – who have sacrificed to do the right thing. They, like us, have done deeds that involved sacrifice or have caused suffering, or that nobody pays attention to, and we have done things that seem to be part of losing causes. Jesus tells us that these deeds: mercy, love, peace, mourn the dead, and suffering persecution in my name matter. They matter to Jesus, to us, the world, the kingdom. Be Blest!

The appointed Gospel for Reformation Day is John 8:31-38.   It is the truth that Jesus speaks. 

His words abide with us through out our journey. Take these words to heart.  

Make Jesus the center of your lives. We need to be freed from the power of sin so we can 

live and have our being.