Sermons

Good Shepherd Sunday photo card bas relief sculpture Evangelical Sisterhood of Mary sisters Canaan in the Desert I am the good shepherd context dispute with the Jews The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep voice after temple service teaching truth convict deny accuse miracles by demons demonic agency blind man now sees when the Messiah comes the eyes of the blind will be opened false shepherds Jesus lays down His life passion crown of thorns even the death of the cross fulfill perfect sacrifice for sins of the whole world sheep scattered defeat foe destroys the enemy and rises again from the dead gathers His sheep chief Bishop of our souls pastures of heaven hirelings cares about wages wolf arrives he flees represent false shepherds of Israel authentic false own self interest hired hands look for authenticity of Gods love for God or for themselves parishioner older woman in distress other parishioner came for household helps what do I owe you for this you dont owe me anything it is done in love comes from Christ through His people its not pay for service to members of the body of Christ transactional relationships love and kindness St Patrick hymn Breastplate of St Francis ministry is not for the money reimbursement for expenses vocation through the body of Christ mortal combat with the wolf

victory sin satan death bread of heaven grace gospel lesson first day of the week first appeared locked doors afraid glorified state through locked doors appears peace be unto you risen Lord risen from the dead peace fear of death Jesus overcame death destroyed death restored everlasting life no more fear Hymn 88 death is now a blessing death sin adam eve curse now a blessing through death pass to eternal life gate portal meditate mystery much better off on the other side than this side now we see through a glass darkly yet face to face if we have God is life hands and side marks of His suffering pierced spear nails hands feet side through the sacrifice our sins are forgiven reconciled to God through saving work of Jesus Christ by His blood suffered for our sake the perfect Lamb of God Christ our passover has been sacrificed for us therefore let us keep the feast hallelujah refreshed renewed blood His good pleasure to pardon sinner angels rejoice repent ask forgiveness God merciful forgive true repentance victory Easter repentant salvation He breathed on them receive ye the Holy Ghost power remit and retain sin we all have the gift of the Holy Spirit indwelling faith body temple of the Holy Spirit Paul gift sanctifies us sanctifier of us God is working in us no matter what happens purify sanctify anxious afraid nervous will sick rich poor good times bad times all for sanctification doing His work in us hard times ruined ill health that is the end of him worldview gold in furnace refined dross a better person our great Hope God uses it to sanctify us purify deathbed acceleration in dying of this process life is now behind them burned away purified reconcile with family and God world passing away focus on eternal Easter peace leaving this world into the next ours for the taking world anxious we are in God and God is in us always doing His work in us more like Him loving merciful holy holier Eastertide altar of God rest in the One to forgive any sin grace hope of the risen Lord indestructible life triumph over death

HE IS RISEN HE IS RISEN INDEED this changes everything if you are the Son of God save yourself come down from the cross sign of Jonah three days three nights 3 days 3 nights in the belly of the fish earth temple of Herod stones destroy this temple and I will build it in three days I will raise it up temple of His body handed over wicked men crucified rose up third day women tomb empty John Peter linen clothes cloths napkin scripture fulfilled belief angel He is not here He is risen as He said promise truth word is true speaks truth confirmation miracle of miracles resurrection what Jesus said we can trust build upon a rock of Christ shifting sands Jesus conquers death first parents Adam Eve God perfect love consequences death forbidden tree dust thou art and to dust thou shalt return power rips our human death existential problem sent redeemer redemption takes upon Himself Romans cruelty buffeting shaming mocking scourge scourging crown of thorns how dead can a man be carry the cross crucified crucifixion spear blood and water sabbath rest fulfilled scripture victorious sports excel go the distance champion overcome triumphed no greater warrior cut tree cut down spring up roots rain sprout breath gone no more destroyed death Heavens gate never to die glorified state reigning in glory throne of heaven athlete worldwide celebration share His victory with us I AM THE RESURRECTION ND THE LIFE he that believes in me though he were dead yet shall he live whoever lives in me and believes in me shall never die His own life escape death partake assimilate sacraments of the church His life bread of heaven means to escape partake of Christ transformed in a moment twinkling of an eye body glorified state new heavens and new earth enemy small limited diminishing returns ri walk to edge hike sister cliff no guardrail sierras vista yosemite cloudy day cliff face moist air cloud lifted bridal veil falls half dome for our sake enemy small limited life fade out dead German proverb work hard work hard build a little house die God has conquered death for our sake our death we will survive in Christ our true end is with God forever in the glories of heaven

king of all kings altar this is the day that the Lord has made we will be glad and rejoice in it Palms triumphant entry via de la rosa the sorrowful way suffering pain endure joy blessed day prickly sharp thorns gloves powerful metaphor spikes smoothness thorniness submit Himself victory over death assured He is life painful in winning pain chooses it exhorts humility suffering devotion challenge go forward in light emulate Holy Sacrifice will of the Father to the point of death even the death of the cross form of a servant likeness of men emptied Himself subtraction by addition human and divine propitiation of our sin once and for all atoning atone back to communion with Him follow in His footsteps do likewise humble ourselves man forgiven his debts but not forgive the other man prepare for suffering that is to come share of suffering avoid suffering at all costs smoothness of life not thorniness tempted suffered without wavering exalted the Name above all names all knees will bow faithful crown of righteousness learn obedience offered up prayers supplications deeper profound view of God loving caring sanctified by pain endure alone wilderness turn our hearts go forth serve Him wholeheartedly Holy City journey to the Cross choose suffering love the point of death we are called to a similar life commitment dont pass us by devotion

the face of the deep book it is more noble to believe than to understand age explosion knowledge some things we don’t understand relationship God infinite grasp finite beyond us unfathomable unknowable faith story St Saint Thomas Aquinas theologian dominican monk scholar lifetime of study brilliant four 4 different treatises at once 4 four subjects secretary mass heavenly vision pen stopped writing all is straw great understanding glimpse it is beyond vast enemy stumbling block put whole project aside never demand that level breakfast car red light traffic physics wheel mechanics keep on in faith don’t understand the workings of the car high bar we aren’t being asked Christian doctrine sound correspond to natural law two millenium study asked to believe proposition the persons of God Jesus follow Me trust Me trust in man shrink diminish flourish tree by the water believe Him God will give wisdom to us illuminate first we follow Mary annunciation angel Gabriel first theologian asked a question how can this be since I do not know a man be it unto me according to thy word ask seek knock a sword will pierce your heart also simeon mary continues in faith crucifixion stands at the cross we are called to the same faith it is love to receive His love Gospel lesson impending doom Christ blasphemy stones Hebrews his death on the cross atonement reconciliation one perfect sacrifice fulfill old testament sufficient to cleanse the sins of the whole world nobility Mary we are called to the same nobles oblige blessing persevere eternal life lenten pray steadfast faith grace to follow enter into the same place as all the saints cup of salvation

miracle loaves fishes stained glass window provider creator blessing outpouring God made man who is Jesus sea of Galilee for rest immediately after the death of John the Baptist retreat desert place people seek Jesus healing teaching crowd heals teaches humble instruction wholeness meet them there bless famous heart yearning humility as a man after resurrection in Spirit and truth woman at the well eucharist daily bread flesh never hunger again Holy Spirit call on the name of Jesus anywhere enlightened wisdom clarity understanding Jesus will meet us there ask in humility for bodily healing unction sacrament of unction creature derivative being redemption sanctification sudden thrill assembly this is the One of whom the prophets spake got it right Messiah knows their hearts take Him by force to make him king John 6:15 so that He can provide food Caesar bread for the belly circuses for distraction rule feed entertain rule the people spiritual purpose can’t use Jesus He will depart idol end that is not Him treasure pearl of great price we cannot use God self examination Lent means to an end He is our true end desolation St. Ignatius soul desolate God put soul to trial for love Him seek Him for His own sake faith hope love life fruits of the Spirit test not just for the consolation use Him He won’t be found search our hearts

ArchBishop Upham funeral requiem mass Raleigh North Carolina St Georges church invited retreat clergy Abbey conyers Georgia monastery of the Holy Spirit Thomas Merton Martin centering prayer book abbots wrote sincere devotion wonder monks discipline trappist literature joy liberty vows celibacy obedience stern quiet conversation quiet schedule lauds seven times of prayer daily eucharist hard labor manual rigorous six hours of sleep night penitentiary cloistered self incarcerated lifestyle free writings speech Spirit of the Lord O God who art the author of peace and lover of concord in knowledge of whom standeth our eternal life whose service is perfect freedom Defend us, thy humble servants in all assaults of our enemies that we, surely trusting in thy defense may not fear the power of any adversaries through the might of Jesus Christ our Lord Amen book of common prayer Gospel lesson heals man of a demon destroy works of the devil liberate human race a greater One has come finger of God cast out demons deliver us out of bondage house divided born again baptized through water and the Spirit baptism heir everlasting life child regenerate engrafted indwelling elect fait accompli Ephesians bait and switch wedding ring more liaisons lust joseph potiphar wife falsely accused put in prison dungeon free in heart and conscience saint John Chrysostom who is the free person constrained body sex medical procedure change truth every cell male female escape biological sex detransition mistake restricted hospital continuous treatment million dollar relationship with medical industry sex change covetous love of riches love of money is the root of all evil possessed by possessions taking care of things irony park kids where are the kids devices screens widgets entrapped prisoners of our own devices monastics consecrated vow of poverty mystery of God is perfect freedom the kingdom of heaven is within you He is close by radical acceptance God has given us Lenten For whosoever will save his life shall lose it and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it Matthew 16:25

speak listen funeral Arch Bishop Upham burdens blessing presume healing comfort press on strength protection love fight the good fight 2nd second sunday in Lent 40 days fasting abstinence almsgiving prepare hearts for resurrection easter sacred inner conversion of heart Christs will faithfully 15th chapter Matthew invite learn woman from canaan vexed demonic evil spirit tyre sidon found Jesus disturb rest gospel mark Jseus on the move hill mountain feed heal blind ministry gentile woman security not the best slipped through cast out devil great faith patience devotion humility practical lesson understand faith deeper she declares His Lordship identify as Son of David syrophoenician descendant of David hear believe example Roman centurion miracles interaction genie rub the bottle profound faith gleen opened up power of earnest petition salvation intercession Israelites territory children of God heal my child power great faith attitude on Jesus bless us He is all we need healing sustenance true faith looks like commitment burdens of those we love brothers sisters Rwanda pray give in the body of Christ prayer foot of the cross kneel

restraint fasting way of love is by self denial warfare champion defeat enemy first Adam fell into sin devil overthrown enemy contradicted God surely will not die eat the fruit God is withholding something from you you will become wise you will be like God tactics doubt God has given us our life sermon on the mount do not be anxious begrudge God for not giving us something command collect language of love first temptation second Adam command stones to be made bread go take it dont ask make it happen prove you’re the Son of God behold my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased Baptism goes to God take it to God man shall not live by bread alone seek first the kingdom of God temptation garden of Eden pride of life pinnacle of the temple throw yourself down suicide self harm it is written dash your foot against a stone thou shalt not tempt the Lord your God go straight to God tempted does not sin world flesh devil fell wicked tempted by desire to sin self harm height of temple not a sin to be tempted Christian warfare oh save us temptation loses its power bring to another person confession strike a bargain all the riches of the world worship goes to God only Him shall you serve get thee away satan wisdom distinction discernment real not authentic false know Gods Word as it is written give us the victory over the enemy language of love humble study wisdom spiritual purpose

healing blind man faith hope love greatest nature of love His love into the world pour ingrafted redemption forgiving band class freshman clarinet marching band music teacher plays woodwind reed instrument Benny Goodman Las Vegas 43 years resentment language of love power interior freedom by Jacques Philippe binds us forgive diminishes or destroys freedom vital forces harm keep memory of wrong alive poison cancel debt set free release him to God let it go Jesus says But to you who are listening I say Love your enemies do good to those who hate you bless those who curse you pray for those who mistreat you If someone slaps you on one cheek turn to them the other also If someone takes your coat do not withhold your shirt from them Give to everyone who asks you and if anyone takes what belongs to you do not demand it back Do to others as you would have them do to you St Luke Gospel freedom barnacles sail freely lance the boil staph infection systemic infection liberated by Christ power of God gives what He commands sins of omission disappoint release liberty imperfections in others infinite love realistic free happy romantic perfect service press on gift great commandments love God serve others cancel debts become a saint blindness clarity of vision

lenten discipline technique four elements fasting quantity of food abstinence quality of food increased prayer and Bible study almsgiving soil seed parable enemy snatches dismissive attitude prideful cardinal sin knows it all instruction humility wise receive wisest counselor scriptures Bible translations leisure time cultivate our minds receive the Word soil of our hearts marxism atheism idealogy dismiss authority of Bible humility inspired Word of God dialogue with Him no root do we allow Word of God to take root aha puzzle piece eighteen inches from head to heart 18″ from head to heart take root in our heart springs up choked cares busyness worries distractions dopamine good fruit living out the Word putting it in to practice test the Scriptures like Mary pondered all these things in her heart better to give than to receive deceive our neighbor lies remember bring forth abundant fruit 23rd psalm 23 psalm pray to open our hearts enter in humility Lectio Devina response back to God Psalm 75:9 God judges all things makes things happen cup of judgment He will pour out watchword of my day judge ruler God is the Judge God is in charge

feast presentation Jesus temple Simeon canticle Luke go in peace depart salvation light Gentiles Israel Septuagesima pre Lent