Father Bill reflects on God's purifying fire that brings new life: "The presence of God exposes the landscape of our hearts..."The texts for this Sunday are drawn from the Revised Common Lectionary for Proper 15, Year C, Track 2: Jeremiah 23:23–29; Psalm 82; Hebrews 11:29–12:2; and Luke 12:49–56. Full texts can be found at <a href="https://www.lectionarypage.net/YearC_RCL/Pentecost/CProp15_RCL.html">The Lectionary Page</a>.Preached at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church (Ojai, CA) on Sunday, August 17, 2025.

Father Bill reflects on God's purifying fire that brings new life: "The presence of God exposes the landscape of our hearts..." The texts for this Sunday are drawn from the Revised Common Lectionary for Proper 15, Year C, Track 2: Jeremiah 23:23–29; Psalm 82; Hebrews 11:29–12:2; and Luke 12:49–56. Full texts can be found at The Lectionary Page. Preached at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church (Ojai, CA) on Sunday, August 17, 2025.

Father Bill reflects on God's purifying fire that brings new life: "The presence of God exposes the landscape of our hearts..."The texts for this Sunday are drawn from the Revised Common Lectionary for Proper 15, Year C, Track 2: Jeremiah 23:23–29; Psalm 82; Hebrews 11:29–12:2; and Luke 12:49–56. Full texts can be found at <a href="https://www.lectionarypage.net/YearC_RCL/Pentecost/CProp15_RCL.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Lectionary Page</a>.Preached at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church (Ojai, CA) on Sunday, August 17, 2025.

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