Sermons from February 2018
The Faith of Abraham – February 25, 2018
The Faith of Abraham The Second Sunday in Lent February 25, 2018 With the death of Billy Graham this week I was reminded of the beautiful story of Unbroken – the story of Louis Zamperini written by Laura Hillenbrand back in 2010. Many of you have probably read it. Unbroken is one of my favorite…
The Wilderness – February 2018
The Wilderness First Sunday in Lent February 18, 2018 Mark 1:9-15 In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. And a voice came from heaven, “You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.” And…
Ash Wednesday – February 2018
Ash Wednesday February 14, 2018 Last week in my parish email I shared a quote from Sister Joan Chittister, OSB, a Benedictine Nun, and I would like to share it with you again because it is such a great reminder about the heart of the spirit of Lent. Lent is the opportunity to change what we ought to change but have not … Lent is about becoming, doing and changing whatever…
The Transfiguration – February 2018
The Transfiguration The Last Sunday after Epiphany February 11, 2018 Mark 9:2-9 Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain apart, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his clothes became dazzling white, such as no one on earth could bleach them. And there appeared to them Elijah with Moses, who were talking with Jesus.…
Sabbath Time – February 2018
Sabbath Time Fifth Sunday after Epiphany 2018 Mark 1:29-39 After Jesus and his disciples left the synagogue, they entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. 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.…