by Shelly | Jul 22, 2020 | Sermons
A prayer for wisdom and finding the Kingdom of God As Solomon prays for wisdom, we seek to more deeply know the treasures of faith. In today’s gospel Jesus offers everyday images that reveal to us the reign of God: a tree that becomes a sheltering home, yeast that...
by Shelly | Jul 18, 2020 | Sermons
Grow and Let Weeds be Weeds Introduction It is an age-old question: why is there evil in the world? In the parable of the wheat and the weeds Jesus suggests that both grow together until the harvest. With Paul, we long for the day that all creation will be set free...
by Shelly | Jul 11, 2020 | Sermons
Sowing Seeds of Life and Hope Introduction God’s word is like the rain that waters the earth and brings forth vegetation. It is also like the sower who scatters seed indiscriminately. Our lives are like seeds sown in the earth. Even from what appears to be little,...
by Shelly | Jul 4, 2020 | Sermons
Humility as Freedom Introduction The mystery of God’s ways is sometimes hidden from the wise and intelligent. Jesus associates with those often excluded from the religious community. Like Paul, we struggle with our own selfish desires and seek God’s mercy and...
by Shelly | Jun 27, 2020 | Sermons
Baptized into Christ Introduction The welcome of baptism is for all God’s children. This baptismal gift sets us free from the power of sin and death. In today’s gospel, Christ promises that the disciple who gives a cup of cold water to the little ones serves Christ...
by Shelly | Jun 20, 2020 | Sermons
Baptized into Christ Introduction God does not promise that the path of the disciple will be easy. Jeremiah feels the pain of rejection from those who do not want to hear what he has to say. Jesus declares that his words may bring stark division. Even so, we need not...
