This sermon, by the Reverend Evan Clendenin, Deacon of the Church of Saint Clement in Alexandria, Virginia is based on the reading from March 20, 2011 from the gospel of John 3: 1-17.

On this, the second Sunday in Lent, we are reminded that God calls us to life and to be a light for ourselves, each other and for Him, too.

This sermon, by the Reverend Cynthia Park, Deacon of the Church of Saint Clement in Alexandria, Virginia is based on the reading from March 6, 2011 from the gospel of Matthew 17:1-9.

On the mountain that day, Jesus' divinity was transfigured -- made apparent -- but nothing about Jesus changed. For the disciples who were with Him, especially Peter, something changed. When they looked up, all they could see was Jesus telling them not to be afraid. From that day on, things would move frighteningly fast, and fear was to play a major role.

As we enter Lent, whatever it is that God is calling you to, don't be afraid.

In this sermon on the first Sunday of Lent 2011, the Reverend John D. Hortum, Rector of the Church of Saint Clement in Alexandria, Virginia explains today's reading from the gospel of Matthew, 4:1-11. Reverend Hortum reviews the three temptations of Jesus in the wilderness described by the apostle Matthew and explains what they mean in today's world.