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Gaudete, the 3rd Sunday in Advent
Matthew 11:2-10 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. From prison, John sends two of his disciples to Jesus and puts this question to Him, “Are You the Coming One, or do … Continue reading
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Populus Zion (2nd Sunday in Advent)
Romans 15:4–13 and Luke 21:25–36 Grace to you and peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. If there is one question that I have been asked repeatedly in past few years, it is, “Do you think … Continue reading
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Ad Te Levavi (First Sunday in Advent)
Romans 13:11-14 and Matthew 21:1-9 Grace to you and peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. As the church’s year begins anew, we hear a familiar gospel lesson. Jesus and His disciples are drawing near Jerusalem. … Continue reading
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Last Sunday of the Church Year (1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 & Matthew 24:1-13)
Grace to you and peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. St. Paul writes, “Concerning the times and the seasons, brethren, you have no need that I should write to you. For you yourselves know perfectly … Continue reading
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2nd to Last Sunday in the Church Year
Grace and peace be unto you from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. In Revelation 20[:11-15] St. John vividly sees the final judgment of all mankind that takes place after the resurrection of the body. He writes: … Continue reading
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3rd to Last Sunday in the Church Year
Grace and peace be unto you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. In today’s gospel lesson Jesus instructs His disciples about the approaching fall of the city of Jerusalem. None of these twelve will be in … Continue reading
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22nd Sunday after Trinity (Matthew 18:23–35)
Grace and peace be unto you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. This servant is in deep, over his head, in fact. The king wants to settle accounts with his servants and this man owes ten … Continue reading
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Festival of the Reformation (Galatians 2:16-21 & John 8:31-36)
Grace and peace be unto you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” … Continue reading
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20th Sunday after Trinity (Ephesians 5.15–21 and Matthew 22.1–14)
Grace and peace be unto you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Jesus tells the parable of the wedding banquet during Holy Week. The chief priests and some pharisees have confronted Jesus about His authority to … Continue reading
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19th Sunday after Trinity (Ephesians 4.22-28 & Matthew 9.1-8)
Grace and peace be unto you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. “For which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven you,’ or to say, ‘Arise and walk’?” It’s easier to tell someone their sins … Continue reading
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