Let us pray to God who sent us Jesus to reveal God’s love to us: Lord Jesus, though mocked and derided, you were not put to shame; though beaten and spat upon, you were not disgraced; though innocent and unjustly crucified, you, the Son of God, have been vindicated by your sinless life and exalted […]
In Romans (8:5-11) Paul contrasts flesh and spirit in that a life lived “according to the flesh” brings death, and a life lived “according to the Spirit” brings life and peace. Bear in mind that when Paul talks about fleshly actions, he is not degrading human biological functions such as food and sex in their […]
Let us pray for the courage to embrace the world in the name of Christ: Father in heaven, the love of your Son led him to accept the suffering of the cross so that we might find life in divine forgiveness. Change our selfishness into self-giving. May we embrace the world you have given us […]
Our Scripture Reading from John’s Gospel (9:1-41) was about a blind man and Jesus. In the days of Jesus, it was easy to find a reason not to help the blind because it was a punishment from God because of some sin the blind or his/her parents had committed. For Jesus said it was an […]
Let us pray for the light of faith: Father of light, you close the eyes of those who think they see because they rely on their own insights. Yet, through the Holy Spirit may your Son open the eyes of those eager for your light. May Jesus, the light of the world, heal us, give […]
Let us pray to God our Father that Jesus be the source of our life: Creative and forgiving Father you let people experience your mercy when they encounter your Son, Jesus Christ. Attune us to his voice speaking your Word of forgiveness and love. Dispose us to follow his example as the Holy Spirit forms Christ […]
The question of the proper place to worship is still with us: Is it this Church? that Church? this faith? that faith? this location? that location? Perhaps a more relevant question for us might be this: What is the correct musical form to worship God? Traditional? Contemporary? Bluegrass? Old timey Gospel hymns? In a debate/dialogue […]
