Sermon for the Day of Pentecost, May 31st, 2020, YR A
Many years ago, when I lived in the Chicago area, I served for six years in a parish called the “Church of the Holy Comforter.” Since it is located in Kenilworth, […]
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Sermon for the Seventh Sunday of Easter, May 24th, 2020, YR A
In the first chapter of The Acts of the Apostles Luke describes the Ascension of Jesus. And he reports Jesus’ parting words to the apostles just before his ascension: “You will receive power when […]
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Sermon for the the Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 17th, 2020, YR A
Sermon for the Sixth Sunday of Easter (Year A) – May 17, 2020 It’s very hard to have a relationship with someone you can’t see! I suspect that’s why we find […]
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Sermon for the Fifth Sunday in Easter, May 10th, 2020 YR A
May 10. 2020 Acts 7: 55-60. Ps 31: 1-5, 15-16. 1 Peter 2: 2-10. John 14: 1-14 Happy Easter–for the fifth week in a row! Happy Mother’s Day! Happy Stoning of Stephen […]
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Sermon for the Fourth Sunday in Easter, May 3rd, 2020, YR A
Sermon for the Fourth Sunday of Easter (Year A) – May 3, 2020 “The Lord is my shepherd.” I can’t even count the number of times I have preached on these […]
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Sermon for the Third Sunday of Easter, April 26th, 2020 YR A
How do we know Jesus? How shall we find him in our lives? Will we recognize him when we find him? What experiences have we had that made our hearts burn within us? When have our eyes been opened to the Lord’s presence? What do […]
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Sermon for the Second Sunday of Easter, April 19th, 2020, YR A
Suddenly, Jesus is in the room with the disciples. “Peace be with you,” he says. At once their hope is awakened – Jesus is with them once again! He shows them his pierced hands, and […]
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Sermon for Easter Sunday, April 12th, 2020 YR A
I heard a story about a man and his family who lived high up in the Rocky Mountains in Wyoming. One winter, after a tremendous storm, an avalanche buried their log […]
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Sermon for Easter Vigil, April 11th, 2020 YR A
Gustav Mahler’s Second Symphony, known as “Resurrection,” is an incredibly rich and complex piece of music that captures the full realm of human passion and emotion in its five movements. For […]