As the season of Epiphany ends, Jesus is revealed on a high mountain as God’s beloved Son, echoing the words spoken at his baptism. This vision of glory sustains us as Jesus comes down the mountain to face servanthood, suffering and the cross in Jerusalem. Jesus accompanies us down the mountain, as we also turn […]
View the Sermon (PDF)Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
We are called to choose life by loving and obeying God. Paul reminds us that we are “God’s servants, working together.” These words echo Jesus’ encouragement for us to be reconciled and at peace with one another so that together we might offer our gifts to God and to our neighbor as God’s abundant field […]
View the Sermon (PDF)Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
Jesus calls us salt and light, people that flavor life with genuine humanity and compassion, and people who illuminate the darkness with hope and peace. We are baptized and sent into the world to shine with the light of Christ so that others might know God’s justice and love. We are called to live with […]
View the Sermon (PDF)Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
Who are the blessed ones of God? For Micah, they are those who do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God. For Paul, they are the ones who find wisdom in the weakness of the cross. For Jesus, they are the poor, the meek, the merciful, the pure in heart, the peacemakers, those who […]
View the Sermon (PDF)Third Sunday after Epiphany
Jesus is the kingdom of God come near. We who have walked in darkness have seen a great light, and we see this light most profoundly in the cross— God suffers with us and with all who are oppressed by sickness, sin, or evil. Light dawns as we gather around the word, the font, and […]
View the Sermon (PDF)Second Sunday after Epiphany
Today’s gospel opens with further reflection on Jesus’ baptism. He is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world and the one anointed by the Spirit. In the liturgy we come and see Christ revealed among us in word and meal. We go forth to invite others to come and worship […]
View the Sermon (PDF)Baptism of Our Lord
In the waters of the Jordan, Jesus is revealed as the beloved Son of God. Through this great epiphany, Jesus fulfills all righteousness and becomes the servant of God who brings forth justice as a light to the nations. In the waters of baptism we too are washed by the Word, anointed by the Spirit, […]
View the Sermon (PDF)Epiphany of Our Lord
The feast of Epiphany (“manifestation”) concludes the Christmas season with a celebration of God’s glory revealed in the person of Jesus Christ. In Isaiah and Ephesians, that glory is proclaimed for all nations and people. Like the light of the star that guided the magi to Jesus, the light of Christ reveals who we are: […]
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As we begin another year in the blessed name of Jesus, we remember that from the time we are baptized, we are called Christian. We are “Christ-ened,” named in Jesus Christ at the font, and we pray in his name throughout our lives. Bearing Christ’s name, our lives reveal the triune God, in whose name […]
View the Sermon (PDF)Christmas Day
As on the first day of creation, on this Christmas Day the Word illumines the world, shining forth to bring all things into being. Today we celebrate the incarnate Word, God becoming flesh to live among us in the person of Jesus Christ then and now. Emboldened by the good news of Christ’s birth, along […]
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