Jesus sat down opposite the treasury and watched the crowd putting money into the treasury. Many rich people put in large sums. A poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which are worth a penny.
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All Saints Sunday Year B
And the world will be a better place, for you and me, just wait and see. Put a little love in your heart.
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Sometimes miracles come in the ways we least expect them. . .
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I guess you could say that good old Job walked the Stations of the Cross many, many years before Jesus. . .
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Sometimes you have to lose in order to win!
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The Pharisees ask Jesus, ‘Is it permissible for a man to divorce his wife?’
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What shall we say the Church of God is like, or what parable shall we use to describe it?
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Then he took a little child and put it among them. . .
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Why you don’t want to spend too much time in Galilee. . .
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There are miracles and then again there are miracles. . .
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This people honors me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me.
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When the sacred merges with the sacred. . .
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Jesus said to them, Very truly, I tell you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood have eternal life.
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May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of my heart be acceptable in your sight, my strength and my redeemer.
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Good bread can build strong bodies even more than 12 ways!
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There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish. But what are they among so many people?
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He saw a great crowd; and he had compassion for them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. . .
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Have you ever been invited to a birthday party like this one?
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Prophets are not without honor, except in their hometown, and among their own kin, and in their own house. . . And he could do no deed of power there.
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How to be held into healing. . .
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When evening had come, Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Let us go across to the other side.’
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With what can we compare the kingdom of God, or what parable will we use for it? It is like a mustard seed, which, when sown upon the ground, is the smallest of all the seeds on earth; yet when it is sown it grows up and becomes the greatest of all shrubs, and puts forth large branches.
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Truly I tell you, people will be forgiven for their sins and whatever blasphemies they utter; but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit can never have forgiveness.
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I’m tired of trying to figure things out, and I’m tired of being so strong...
[Read more…] about Proper 4 Year BTrinity Sunday
Lost in wonder, love and praise. . .
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Tell of how the ascended Jesus armed a people for his own; how a hundred men and women turned the known world upside down. . .
#507 Hymnal 1982 – 4th verse.
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Jesus said, You did not choose me, I chose you. . .
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Can we city folk really know anything about vineyards?
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What are you willing to die for?
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It’s never a good idea to call ‘May Day’ this close to Easter. . .
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Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe
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Resurrection happens to all of us. . . dead or alive. . .
[Read more…] about Easter Sunday Year BPalm Sunday Year B
Yes, God has body language too. . .
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Some geeks came to see Jesus? Oh, it was Greeks, not geeks. . .
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For by grace you have been saved, and this is not your own doing, it is the gift of God.
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Gracious God, we pray for your holy Church. . . where it is corrupt, purify it; where it is in error, direct it; where in anything it is amiss, reform it. . .
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When it comes to dying to self. . . too many people panic. . .
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Sojourning with beasts and angels. . . That’s life. . .
[Read more…] about Lent 1 Year BLast Sunday After Epiphany
Where would I be without my relationship with God?
[Read more…] about Last Sunday After EpiphanyEpiphany 5 Year B
Now Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they told him about her at once. He came and took her by the hand and lifted her up. Then the fever left her, and she began to serve them.
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People cannot see the whole scope of God’s work from beginning to end.
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Jesus wants to teach us to fish for people. . .
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Philip found Nathanael and said to him, ‘We have found him about whom Moses in the law and also the prophets wrote, Jesus, son of Joseph from Nazareth.’ Nathanael said to him, ‘Can anything good come out of Nazareth?’
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There’s no need to muddy the waters, they’re muddy enough as is. . .
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In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
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Wouldn’t it be great if we had access to God’s personal planner?
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If John the Baptist were a computer, I’d just click on him to find out everything about the Christ in my life. . .
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Now John was clothed with camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey.
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You have my permission to peek at your Christmas present ahead of time.
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I never want to pray to an old ogre. . . d0 you?
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Bridesmaids, prepared or not, have an important role to play in any wedding. . .
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This is the greatest and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself.
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Give therefore to the emperor the things that are the emperor’s, and to God the things that are God’s.
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But what about that poor unfortunate man who didn’t meet the dress code in today’s Gospel? My God, he was thrown out on his ear into the cold of the night. . .
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I had a favorite professor in seminary who had a saying, but for the life of me, I just can’t remember it.
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For John came to you in the way of righteousness and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes believed him. . .
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Help Wanted! Working in the Lord’s Vineyard. The hours are short, but the pay is outrageous.
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Peter asks, Lord, if someone sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times? Jesus said to him, Not seven times, but, I tell you, seventy-seven times.
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If you have a problem with your neighbor, take it to the church. I wonder how that Gospel command is going to be received generally?
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The following just might be a reading according to the Prophet Otis the Iceman. . .
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And Jesus said to Peter, Blessed are you, Simon Son of Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father in heaven. And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.
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Jesus answered, It is not fair to take the children’s food and throw it to the dogs.
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Somebody should check God’s time card. . . He seems to have broken all overtime records. . .
[Read more…] about Proper 14 Year ATransfiguration Year A (Aug. 6 2023)
Everything you want to know about The Transfiguration you can learn from your local crossing guard . . .
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Jesus presented another parable to those gathered: The Kingdom may be compared to someone who sowed good seed in his field.
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Planting Christ in everyone and everything we meet. . .
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Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
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Whoever gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones… None of these will lose their reward.
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I suppose when one is created in the image of God, self esteem becomes a matter of real importance!
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When going on a mission journey, what do you bring with you? Jesus has the best but also the most controversial answer.
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As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth; and he said to him, “Follow me.”
[Read more…] about Proper 5 Year AA Trinity Sunday Meditation
How would we have ever learned God’s name if it were not for another person of the very same God, One Jesus of Nazareth, the Christ?
[Read more…] about A Trinity Sunday MeditationA Pentecost Meditation
Keep hoisting sails until one catches the wind. . .
[Read more…] about A Pentecost MeditationAscension Sunday, Year A
It’s best if you let God do all the stage directing. . . trust me, it’s just better . . .
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When we Christians act like children who never matured. . .
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When Jesus said I am the way, did he mean the ONLY way?
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What makes a Good Shepherd GOOD anyway?
[Read more…] about Easter 4 Year A (Good Shepherd)Easter 3 Year A
The Road less traveled probably shouldn’t be. . .
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Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands, and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe.
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Resurrection takes place at Ground Zero. . .
[Read more…] about Easter Year AMaundy Thursday Meditation
Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, saying, This is my body, which is broken for you. Do this in remembrance of me.
[Read more…] about Maundy Thursday MeditationPalm Sunday Meditation
When palms gave way to an incredible love. . .
[Read more…] about Palm Sunday MeditationLent 5 Year A
If Jesus was not capable of weeping for the love of a friend, resurrection would mean very little, and I doubt that two-billion people worldwide would continue to call him Lord and Savior.
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Whether it’s glasses or contacts, bifocals or single vision, I would highly recommend an optometrist named Jesus. . . of Nazareth.
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The woman answered him, “I have no husband.” Jesus said to her, “You are right in saying, `I have no husband’; for you have had five husbands, and the one you have now is not your husband. (John 4:18)
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I guess when it comes to recycling, you could say that God is a bit of an overachiever. . .
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The power of the lure of love. . .
[Read more…] about Lent 1 Year AAsh Wednesday Meditation
For it is by grace that you were created from dust, and by grace you will be re-created.
[Read more…] about Ash Wednesday MeditationLast Sunday after Epiphany Year A
Where would we be without our relationship to God?
[Read more…] about Last Sunday after Epiphany Year AEpiphany 6 Year A
Set the law books aside and have a little vision. . .
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Has anyone ever told you that you are a pile of manure? Did it ever occur to you that according to Jesus they might be right?
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Human beings or human doings?
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Don’t overthink your resume. Just drop those nets and get to it.
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Is it time to retire the judge and bring on the Lamb of God? You bet your bippy!
[Read more…] about Epiphany 2 Year ABaptism of our Lord Year A
Come on in, Jesus thinks the water is fine.
[Read more…] about Baptism of our Lord Year AFeast of the Epiphany Year A
Looking to see Jesus in a new light this Christmas Season? Well put on your Zoroastrian hats and come along for the ride!
[Read more…] about Feast of the Epiphany Year AChristmas Year A
Was Jesus born in Bedlam or Bethlehem. . . or both?
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Should we be excited that the way of life is also the way of the cross? Maybe you’ll be able answer that question if you pay attention at the next wedding you attend.
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Purple, blue or Rose. . . Does it really matter which candle you light on the Third Sunday of Advent?
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We don’t really want to attend an exclusive soup dinner. . . Do we?
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Advent is a time when you can peek at the gift before December 25, and you won’t even be sent to your room!
[Read more…] about Advent 1 Year AChrist The King Sunday
When the King you want to follow with your life is crucified. . .
[Read more…] about Christ The King SundayProper 28 Year C
When your Temple is destroyed. . . Who you gonna call?
[Read more…] about Proper 28 Year CAll Saints Sunday
Saints are people too. . .
[Read more…] about All Saints SundayProper 26 Year C
If you really want to be noticed, you might have to go out on a limb.
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I’ll look down on you, and you look down on me, and that way everybody can look down on the both of us.
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When you wrestle with another person it’s a win/lose proposition, but when you wrestle with God it’s always win/win.
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Thanking the Lord for all your blessings is always a good thing to do, but sometimes you need to do more.
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Those who love flowers will not pick them.
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You really have to watch the managers of your property. They might actually have your best interests at heart.
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Lose a sheep, lose a coin, doesn’t really matter, they both need to be found.
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The word came to the Prophet Jeremiah from God: Come, go down to the potter’s house, and there I will let you hear my words. So I went down to the potter’s house, and there he was working at his wheel. The vessel he was making of clay was spoiled in the potter’s hand, and he reworked it into another vessel, as seemed good to him.
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Seeing isn’t believing, believing is seeing, and faith isn’t the destination, faith is the journey!
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Rich fool, poor fool, maybe it’s just best not to be a fool at all!
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What do witchcraft, prayer and Jesus’ disciples have to do with Abner Kravitz? Hopefully what you are about to read will make more sense than that question!
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I’m slaving here in this kitchen and my sister isn’t lifting a hand to help. She’s just sitting out there talking to our guest. I wonder what Jesus would say about that?
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Won’t you be my neighbor? Well, maybe not all of you. . .
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July 4th, Interdependence Day, is almost here. Wait, did I spell that correctly? Well, according to Jesus, I believe I did.
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Finally, a Gospel that says it’s O.K. if you destroy your enemies. . . as long as you do it Jesus style. . .
[Read more…] about Proper 8 Year CProper 7 Year C
To Bring home the bacon means to make a living, to earn money, to achieve financial support, but when Jesus visits the Garasenes in today’s Gospel, he gives the idiom a whole new meaning.
[Read more…] about Proper 7 Year CTrinity Sunday Year C
Yeah, “Three in One” sounds like something you squeezed on your bicycle when you were a kid to stop it from squeaking, but when it applies to the Doctrine of the Holy Trinity, it’s a whole lot more exciting.
[Read more…] about Trinity Sunday Year CPentecost Year C
Birthdays are usually fun remembrances with balloons and hats, cakes and candles. They are a days in our lives that are usually fondly remembered. But let me tell you about one birthday that turned the whole world on end.
[Read more…] about Pentecost Year CEaster 7 Year C (Ascension Sunday)
Up, up and away. In my beautiful balloon. The Fifth Dimension, as prolific as they were, have nothing on St. Luke.
[Read more…] about Easter 7 Year C (Ascension Sunday)Easter 6 Year C
Oh Lydia, oh, Lydia, say have you met Lydia. The Lydia I’m talking about probably didn’t wear any tattoos, but if she did, they would be etched in purple ink.
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Readings – Acts 11:1-18 and John 13:31-35
Wow, you have to read about St. Peter’s wild and whacky dream. No, he wasn’t on anything, but he was on to something. . .
[Read more…] about Easter 5 Year CEaster 4 Year C
Maybe when the people in the pews are compared to sheep on Good Shepherd Sunday, it’s the sheep that should be embarrassed. Don’t worry God still loves you.
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Can you believe that Saint Peter had to get dressed before he jumped off that fishing boat? What was he thinking?
[Read more…] about Easter 3 Year CEaster 2 Year C
We all have doubts. Why not let St. Thomas be our patron saint?
[Read more…] about Easter 2 Year CEaster Year C
The afterlife is not all it’s cracked up to be.
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