The letter to Philemon is about a relationship that has gone awry. Paul applies a gospel solution to the problem as he brings the matter before the person who holds…
The writer recalls the experience of ancient Israel at Mount Sinai to contrasts the Old Covenant with the relationship God extends to His people who have received grace and forgiveness…
In this short reading we are introduced to two sisters who both love Jesus but manifest their love in different ways. Jesus comments on the way they express their love…
This reading begins Luke's Travel Narrative. In the chapters which follow, Jesus makes His final trip to Jerusalem. From the very beginning, what stands out is Jesus' determination. Next week…
The events John recounts read like a three act play, with Mary as the central figure in each act. The story moves from dismay to confusion and bewilderment and finally…
Isaiah 53:1-9 The subject scripture was written over 700 years before the birth of Jesus, yet it is a revelation, in extensive detail, of the circumstances of Jesus' life and…
In the scripture reading Jesus addresses a question on the minds of people everywhere, throughout time: "Why do bad things happen to people?". Jesus' answer has implications for all.
The account of Jesus' transfiguration has connections to other scriptural events which expand our understanding of God's plan. In the sermon we examine some of those connections to see what…