Festival of the Holy Cross 2025

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The Festival of the Holy CrossSt. John 12:20-3314 September, Anno Domini 2025 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord Jesus Christ. Let us pray. Lord Jesus Christ, we ask that you would grant to … Continued

Feast of the Holy Cross

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Holy Cross Day has its origins in the supposed discovery of the cross upon which our Lord was crucified as well as the dedication of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem. It is highly unlikely that anyone has … Continued

Twelfth Sunday after Trinity 2025

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The Twelfth Sunday after TrinitySt. Mark 7:31-377 September, Anno Domini 2025 Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord Jesus Christ. This is really a great text about hearing and speaking that our Lord … Continued

Festival of St. Bartholomew 2025

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The Festival of St. Bartholomew, ApostleSt. Luke 22:24-3024 August, Anno Domini 2025 Beloved people of God, To be a Christian is to be a priest. Several times in Scripture, God’s people are referred to as priest. At Mt. Sinai, God … Continued

Feast of St. Bartholomew

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St. Bartholomew, otherwise known as Nathanael, received high praise from Christ when they first met. “Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom there is no deceit!” Nazareth wasn’t on anyone’s radar who was looking for the Messiah. And perhaps that is … Continued

Ninth Sunday after Trinity 2025

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The Ninth Sunday after TrinitySt. Luke 16:1-917 August, Anno Domini 2025 Beloved of God, bound together by the rich mercy of God in the Blood of Jesus Christ, Let us pray.  “Heavenly Father, grant us your Holy Spirit this day … Continued

Ninth Sunday after Trinity

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It’s always interesting when Jesus uses examples that catch us off guard. This Sunday we will hear again of what is often called the “unjust steward.” Here, Jesus actually holds up a man who stole from his employer as an … Continued

Eighth Sunday after Trinity

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With all of the different denominations and churches that surround us claiming to teach the Bible, a very serious obligation is laid upon every single Christian to be daily students of the Holy Scriptures. In our pluralistic society that despises … Continued

Seventh Sunday after Trinity 2025

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The Seventh Sunday after Trinity with the Rites of Holy Baptism and Confirmation for Kirk SwoverlandSt. Mark 8:1-93 August, Anno Domini 2025 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Brothers … Continued