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Category Archives: Messages from the Revd.
Sunday Reflection & Messages
Sunday Reflection: In Ancient Near Eastern societies, “shepherds” was also a term used to refer to kings or leaders. Today, our readings look specifically at the kings of Judah who are subject to the judgments given in Jeremiah 23:1. The … Continue reading →
Sunday Reflection & Messages
Sunday Reflection: In today’s gospel some were speaking about the temple, its beautiful stones and gifts dedicated to God. It is what structured their community. It gave identity and meaning. It was the center of Jewish life. Jesus looks at … Continue reading →
Sunday Reflection & Rector’s Corner
SUNDAY REFLECTION: All Saints All Saints had its origins in the fourth century, when churches in the East began to celebrate “the feast of the martyrs of the whole world” on the Sunday after Pentecost. Several Western churches adopted this festival … Continue reading →
Sunday Reflection & Rector’s Corner
Sunday Reflection: ‘“Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray always and not to lose heart… For context, the section that appears before this parable in Luke’s Gospel is helpful, and we see that today’s reading forms the second … Continue reading →
Sunday Reflection & Rector’s Corner
Sunday Reflection: ‘If you had faith the size of a mustard seed, you could say to this mulberry tree, “Be uprooted and planted in the sea”, and it would obey you. This is a good opportunity to ask, What is faith, anyway? Jesus is saying … Continue reading →
Sunday Reflection & Rector’s Corner
Sunday Reflection: Every human situation was, for Jesus, an opportunity to grow in wisdom. The point of this passage is in the commendation of the dishonest steward, not for the moral quality of his behaviour, but for his worldly prudence … Continue reading →
Sunday Reflection & Rector’s Corner
Sunday Reflection: “At that time, the tax collectors and sinners were all crowding round to listen to Jesus.They want to listen to Jesus.This is a sign that they do not feel condemned, but rather they feel accepted by Jesus.Jesus had told … Continue reading →
Sunday Reflection & Rector’s Corner
Sunday Reflection: It is extremely significant that we consider this passage as we draw near to St. Michael’s 60thAnniversary. Jesus offered himself to all of us. He also was honest from the very beginning of his preaching about what it means … Continue reading →
Sunday reflection & rector’s Corner
Sunday Reflection:The Pharisees closely watched Jesus during the course of his ministry, and the gospel today is not the first time Jesus would have encounter this group of people. Jesus is very observant of the behavior of the dinner guests … Continue reading →
Sunday Reflection & Rector’s Corner
Reflection:This Gospel story brings up a question of identity and roles. Martha accuses Mary not only of not helping to serve dinner—which is the duty of a woman—but for sitting at Jesus’ feet—which is the prerogative of a male disciple. … Continue reading →