Good News of Great Joy, Christmas Day (I) – 2005

December 25, 2005

“Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around the, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not […]

Let Justice Roll Down…, Proper 27 (A) – 2005

November 06, 2005

“Let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.” Written around 750BC, these words from the book of Amos are still powerful today. They convey an ideal […]

Out of All Nations…, Proper 6 (A) – 2005

June 12, 2005

“Out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although all the whole earth is mine, you will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.” […]

Doubt and Disillusionment…, Easter 3 (A) – 2005

April 10, 2005

Doubt and disillusionment, discouragement and despair: these are emotions that are common to all of us at some point in our lives. Loss of a job, loss of a loved […]

What A Difference…, Ascension Day – 2003

May 28, 2003

“While he was blessing them, he withdrew from them and was carried up into heaven. And they worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy.” What a difference a […]

The Structure of Mark’s Gospel, Lent 2 (B) – 2003

March 16, 2003

The structure of Mark’s Gospel, from which this week’s reading comes, is like a mountain. As we go up one side, we hear about the ministry of Jesus; the miracles, […]