Have you ever noticed that of the original 12 apostles, not a single one was a Pharisee or a Levite or a member of the Sanhedrin? Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea would later be counted among Jesus’ disciples, but they … Continued
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
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
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
What kind of a person could claim to follow the Word of God and then take pride in himself? Only poor, miserable sinners like us could do something like that. The devil is waiting on the other side of our … Continued
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
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
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
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
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