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Sunday Reflection-Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi

Prayer of St. Francis of Assissi Lord, make me an instrument of your peace: where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection

Saint Michael and All Angels The Feast of Saint Michael and All Angels is set apart in the Church to celebrate and give thanks for the ministry of angels, God’s heavenly messengers. Traditionally celebrated on September 29, we observe the … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection

Boundless Grace  Jesus uses the story of Matthew 20: 1-16 to teach us that God’s generosity is made manifest in His boundless grace towards us. The landowner hires workers at different times yet when evening comes, each receives the same … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection

Sunday’s Reflection: Matthew 18:15-20 offers Jesus’ clear guidance on handling conflict through private, compassionate communication rather than gossip or public shaming. Steps for Reconciliation    • Go alone first: Speak privately to the person who caused harm to protect their dignity and clear … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection

Sunday’s Reflection: Feast of the Creator The celebration of the Season of Creation began in 1989 when Ecumenical Patriarch Dimitrios I established September 1 as a Day of Prayer for Creation for the Orthodox Church. The World Council of Churches extended … Continue reading →

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Who Do You Say That I Am? After much instruction, story-telling, miracles, encounters, and prayer, Jesus finally asks two big questions to his disciples – Who do people say the Son of Man is? And Who do you say that I … Continue reading →

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“…But Even the Dogs…” – A Reflection Charles Spurgeon, in The Salt-Cellars, observed, “By perseverance the snail reached the ark.” Imagine coming to church hoping for a new and better life, only to be discouraged by the words or actions of those you … Continue reading →

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The Omnipresent God: A Reflection Genesis 28:10–22 finds Jacob at one of the lowest points in his life. Fleeing from his brother after deceiving him, he is alone, afraid, and uncertain about the future. Using a stone for a pillow, … Continue reading →

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The Soil of the Heart: A Reflection Matthew 13 In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells the familiar Parable of the Sower. A farmer generously scatters seed across different kinds of ground. The seed is the same in every case, but the … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection

Sunday’s Reflection: “The Echo of Grace”  Jesus calls us, His followers, to live with radical mercy by rejecting a hyper-critical spirit and focusing on our own flaws before trying to correct others. If we pour out harsh judgment, anger, and … Continue reading →

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