Jesus looks upon the crowds gathered around him and sees lost and helpless people, like sheep without a shepherd. He sends out his disciples to provide healing and relief. Our…
One God in three persons. The doctrine of the Trinity is a difficult one to explain. It serves as an inspiring conception of how God works, but has been a…
Temptation. Sin. Choosing right from wrong. How we respond marks us as human beings. The familiar story of Adam and Eve is just as relevant today as it was in…
Both Moses and Jesus had mountaintop experiences. Transfiguration is the turning point of both the Gospel narrative and the Church year. Jesus sets his face toward Jerusalem, and so do…
A light shining in the darkness: that is what Christ is. And what we are called to be reflectors of His light, shining upon the earth with justice and righteousness.…
What does the Lord require of us? Micah spells it out: to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with our God. Simple—yet what a challenge to anyone who knows…
Epiphany is the season of light, and today’s lessons proclaim that light has come into our world. It shines on those who sit in darkness—the darkness of exile, the darkness…
In the waters of the Jordan, Jesus is baptized by John. The triune God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, converge on this day. “You are my beloved,” a voice calls…
The saving love of God unifies the lessons today. Isaiah proclaims that it was no angel who saved the people of old, but God himself. Paul assures the Galatians that…
[No Audio] Christmas is the celebration of the incarnation, the mystery that God is with us, in the flesh, in Jesus, both baby and Lord. Out God did not hide…