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For Lent, we’ve been intertwining two different paths. We’re going through the gospel of Mark as Jesus prepares for his death and resurrection, and we’re also remembering the suffering that happens in our lives and in our world. Last week, what text does Mel get to preach about? On love being the greatest commandment, and …
Continue reading “On the Apocalypse, Wookies, and Little Orphan Annie”
Last week (I think) was the week of Christian unity, where we acted and prayed for Christian unity, or something like that. Which is a big step in the right direction, since it means that most of us aren’t killing each other anymore. This can only be a good thing. Anyhow. Like we usually do …
Continue reading “Hey! At least we’re not killing each other anymore!”
A sermon, based on Mark 5:21-43. The Gospel of Mark was written to Christians in the Roman Empire, who were not only on the edges of society but also without social or political power. They were also facing the very real threat of death, as the Roman Emperor at the time was a guy …
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Based on Mark 2:1-22. Scholars tell us that the book of Mark was written between 55 and 70 Common Era to explain who Jesus was. Christians at that time, about 30 years after Jesus, were a small, fledgling offshoot of Judaism, especially popular among the poor and the destitute. This information is important because it …
Some thoughts on Advent, starting off in 2 Kings 22:1-10, 23:1-3. The books of 1 and 2 Kings tell the stories of Israel’s kings. On a very simple (but honest) level, they’re not that exciting to read. They’re more or less lists which kings were good, which ones were bad, and how long they …
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A sermon based on the book of Hosea. God tells Hosea that he should go marry a sexually promiscuous woman and have children with her, because that is going to be a good metaphor for Israel being unfaithful to the Lord. And so, Hosea logged into his favourite internet dating website, and updated his profile: …
Based on Proverbs 1:1-8, 3:1-8 The book of Proverbs is for gaining wisdom and instruction, for doing what is right and fair, and for giving knowledge and discretion to the young, and the understanding of sayings and riddles. Don’t forget these teachings, my children. Keep them in your heart, and the Lord will surely bless …
What an inspiring book. Practical. Easy to read. Insightful. Story-filled. Honest. Vulnerable. Using stories from the life of St. Patrick, Alcoholics Anonymous, his own life, and ultimately Jesus, Jamie Arpin-Ricci is able to get the heart of the spiritual journey and makes the story of radical faith accessible to all. Writing about spirituality is never …
A short reflection from our Easter Morning gathering On Maundy Thursday, we had a service of shadows where we remembered the last moments of Jesus before his crucifixion. The conversations. The betrayal. The love. And the last supper. Communion. Bread and wine. The Latin word for Communion is “Eucharist.” The “EU” part of the Eucharist …
Last summer, police found the body of a 15 year old First Nations girl in the the Red River. Tina Fontaine was murdered, wrapped in a plastic bag, and dumped in the river. Last week, someone mailed a card to her family with the following words: “You guys are nothing but a bunch of drunken …
Continue reading “On Racism, Privilege, and My Slight Preference for White People”
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