Matthew 6:24-34 The times in which we live are times of worry and anxiety. We are concerned about our safety. Assaults, murders, and social chaos in general are on the rise in many cities. We are also worried about the economy. Prices are going up, while the buying power of our money is going down.…
Galatians 6:1-4 Please listen with me to the portion of St. Paul’s Epistle to the Galatians than comes immediately after the portion that was read as today’s lesson. The Apostle writes: Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself…
Mark 7:31-37 I think each of us is, in one way or another and to one extent or another, a little bit of a show-off. If we are good at something – athletic prowess, musical or acting ability, or even just doing some kind of trick – we will often be tempted to exercise and…
Ephesians 2:1-10 The TV show “The Walking Dead” was in production for twelve years, from 2010 to 2022. I personally never watched an entire episode, and couldn’t really get interested in the storyline, but this was a popular show, and remains so in syndication. This series told the tale of what the world was like…
Luke 16:13 As Americans, we usually pride ourselves on the conviction that we are free. We go to great efforts to preserve our political and social freedom, and we are indignant when others infringe on our freedom. In the realm of our civil life, we do, of course, live in a mostly free society. We…
Trinity 8 – Acts 20:27-38 “For I have not shunned to declare to you the whole counsel of God.” With these words, St. Paul the apostle summarizes his previous ministry with the presbyters or pastors of the church at Ephesus, with whom he was meeting in today’s text from the Book of Acts. The full…
John 6:22-35 Please listen with me to a reading from the sixth chapter of the Gospel according to St. John, beginning at the 22nd verse. On the following day, when the people who were standing on the other side of the sea saw that there was no other boat there, except that one which His…
Romans 6:1-11 The Bible often emphasizes the negative side of the gospel. The negative side of the gospel, you ask? Yes. From one angle, the message of the gospel is a pledge that God will not do certain things, because of Christ. Those who repent of their sins and trust in Christ are assured that…