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Sunday Reflection

A Lenten Journey Reflection Marked as Christ’s Own Forever (S.S.J.E) “Evangelism” has become something of a dirty word in our moment, but it actually just means proclaiming good news. Br. Jim Woodrum reflects on what being an evangelist means to … Continue reading

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Sunday Reflection

A Lenten Journey Reflection- Marked as Christ’s Own Forever (S.S.J.E) In Baptism, we are “sealed with the Holy Spirit and marked as Christ’s own forever.” This introduction to the six-week series,”5 Marks of Love,” from the Brothers of the Society … Continue reading

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Sunday Reflection

“What has been a high point for you in parish ministry?”: Welcome to our 2017 Annual Vestry Meeting! (a.k.a. Annual General Meeting) Parish Ministry can be exciting and at the same time challenging. Our faith community is constantly changing. We … Continue reading

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Sunday Reflection & Rector’s Corner

Discipleship in community (Karoline Lewis): This section of the Sermon on the Mount begins to turn the perspective of the disciples outside of themselves. They are not disciples for their own sakes, and their own actions, but for the sake … Continue reading

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Sunday Reflection & Rector’s Corner

Sunday Reflection: Luke the evangelist tells us that Jesus was presented in the house of God, as the Law of Moses required. He also records how the Christ-child was greeted by Simeon and Anna, two figures who represented Israel’s longing … Continue reading

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Sunday’s Reflection & Rector’s Corner

Sunday Reflection: (Matthew Henry) This passage is a sermon; a famous sermon; the sermon upon the mount. It is a practical discourse;—the things to be believed and the things to be done. It was meant to guide and regulate our … Continue reading

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Sunday Reflection & Rector’s Corner

Sunday Reflection: (Br. John Braught, SSJE) Today in our gospel lesson is a dramatic call to follow Jesus. Jesus extends his irresistible invitation: “Follow me and I will make you fish for people.” Andrew, along with his brother Peter, as … Continue reading

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Sunday Reflection

What is baptism? Baptism is the sign of new life in Christ and unites Christ with his people. When we become baptized we make a commitment to follow Jesus Christ. We let go of our old ways of seeing others … Continue reading

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Sunday Reflection

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice!” Philippians 4:4 As we celebrate the nativity of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, this biblical passage is so important in our Christian Faith. It teaches us how we should … Continue reading

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Sunday Reflection

Salvation—Not for Sale! As twenty-first century followers of Christ, it is all too easy to take up with those earliest followers and only see the expected. If so, we will miss so much. Sure, we can pray and go to … Continue reading

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