Sermons in “Homilies”
Peace! Be Still!
In addition to being the third Sunday after Pentecost in the church’s calendar, today has several other distinctions, all of which are worthy of some attention and perhaps of celebration…
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The Smallest Gardeners
In 2005 the Africa Hope Center opened its doors to five children, each of whom had lost both parents to HIV/AIDs…
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All are Welcome
Once I was asked by a newcomer to our parish, “Do you ever use incense?” And I said, “Yes we do; at least once a year. It’s kind of a hotdog-hamburger incense.” It’s a special kind of incense…
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The Meaning of Pentecost
There was a time when death was only known as the loss of all things. A darkness without an end. But not any more. There was a time when those who insulted God or failed God could be punished, even in public. But not now. At least not in this country. There was a time when the dry bones of an expired life meant nothing more than dry bones. But that time is past…
View SermonBeyond the Here and Now
Here’s the short version of our reading from Acts of the Apostles: Judas gets replaced, and the apostles move on. Peter points out the importance of having 12 eyewitnesses to the resurrection and the need for Judas’ seat at the table to be filled, and two understudies (Barsabbas and Matthias) are identified. Praying for God’s help in their choice, they said, “Lord, show us which one of these two you have chosen to take the place in this ministry.” They then cast lots, and the lot fell on Matthias…
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