Sermon 6-19-11 Final Sermon at RMC Trinity Sunday, Year A 2 Corinthians 13:11-13; Matthew 28:16-20 "Good Words" It is quite fitting that today's Scripture readings are final words. These are the assigned passages for Trinity Sunday, as they both offer blessings or benedictions in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The passage… Continue reading “Good Words” (Sermon for 6/19/11)
Category: Peace
Lent: Day 21
I received this prayer in an email today from MINemergent, a publication of Emergent Village. A lenten prayer Fast from judging others; feast on the Christ indwelling in them. Fast from emphasis on differences; feast on the unity of all life. Fast from apparent darkness; feast on the reality of light. Fast from words… Continue reading Lent: Day 21
St. Francis of Assisi
As part of Lent in 2009, I spent time praying through the prayer attributed to St. Francis of Assisi (1181/2--1126) known as the Peace Prayer. I've found out it was likely written in 1925 by a Catholic congress, but is written in the spirit of St. Francis. I've also uncovered a couple of other prayers… Continue reading St. Francis of Assisi
"Go In Peace" Sermon for 6/28/09
Sermon for 6/28/09Pentecost +4, Proper 8B, Ordinary 13Mark 5:21-43; Psalm 30"Go in Peace"So often when we hear "Peace" in our culture, I believe we often hear "absence of conflict" or we associate it with the 1960s and 70s, Woodstock, and Flower children. Maybe you hear John Lennon telling us to "Give Peace a Chance." It's… Continue reading "Go In Peace" Sermon for 6/28/09