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Walking the Way of Love By walking the way of life and love, his place of true belonging, Jesus walked as his authentic self, love incarnate, toward suffering and death. —Jenifer Gamber The Passion narrative in Luke is a collision … Continue reading →

How do the holiness and love of God inspire both awe and action in you?  Simon Peter’s encounter with Jesus mirrors Isaiah’s experience. After witnessing the miraculous catch of fish, Peter falls at Jesus’ feet, acknowledging his sinfulness: “Go away … Continue reading →

Jesus’ Mission Statement: Evangelism is difficult in our secularized societies, and even illegal in some countries where Anglican churches are located. Yet the increasing social awareness of the urgency of caring for God’s creation and the link to thinking about God and … Continue reading →

Our Temples and Buildings: A beautiful building, the Temple –laboriously built and the pride of the people. Impressive now, Jesus agrees, but not one stone will be left upon stone. The kingdom he offers is not about fancy buildings. His kingdom … Continue reading →

Gratitude and Giving: During the last weeks of the season after Pentecost, the Gospel of Mark, our primary guide, continues. The kingdom of God is open for all people. We hear this message in the readings about the rich man, the … Continue reading →

Servanthood: It’s hard to fault the sons of Zebedee for their zeal, but this passage reveals them to be more than a bit woolly-headed. They come to Jesus asking to be glorified with him, one on his right and one on … Continue reading →

Saint Michael and All Angels – Today we celebrate those mysterious beings which Scripture calls “angels,” a name which comes from the Greek word for “messengers.” Messengers from God can be visible or invisible, and may take human or non-human forms. Christians have always … Continue reading →