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Just a Little Longer...
First Reading A READING FROM THE BOOK OF ISAIAH The word that Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. In days to come the mountain of the Lord's house shall be established as the highest of the mountains, and shall be raised above the hills; all the nations shall stream to it. Many peoples shall come and say, "Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob; that he may teach us his ways and that we may walk in his paths." For o
Maryann Amor
3 days ago2 min read


Kin-dom, Kingdom, and Baptism: Reframing Christ the King
Gospel THE HOLY GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ACCORDING TO LUKE When they came to the place that is called The Skull, they crucified Jesus there with the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. Then Jesus said, "Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing." And they cast lots to divide his clothing. And the people stood by, watching; but the leaders scoffed at him, saying, "He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Messiah of God, his ch
Maryann Amor
Nov 243 min read


Look! God Is Creating Something New
First Reading A READING FROM THE BOOK OF ISAIAH For I am about to create new heavens and a new earth; the former things shall not be remembered or come to mind. But be glad and rejoice forever in what I am creating; for I am about to create Jerusalem as a joy, and its people as a delight. I will rejoice in Jerusalem, and delight in my people; no more shall the sound of weeping be heard in it, or the cry of distress. No more shall there be in it an infant that lives but a few
Maryann Amor
Nov 165 min read


The Stubborn Kind of Hope
Gospel: Jn 11:21-27 Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died. But even now I know that God will give you whatever you ask of him.” Jesus said to her, “Your brother will rise again.” Martha said to him, “I know that he will rise again in the resurrection on the last day.” Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will neve
Maryann Amor
Nov 103 min read


Jesus Stands Among Us: Saints on Level Ground
Luke 6:20-31 Then Jesus looked up at his disciples and said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. “Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you will be filled. “Blessed are you who weep now for you will laugh. “Blessed are you when people hate you and when they exclude you, revile you, and defame you on account of the Son of Man. Rejoice on that day and leap for joy, for surely your reward is great in heaven, for that is how their ancestors treated
Maryann Amor
Nov 25 min read


When Pride Teaches Humility
Gospel THE HOLY GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ACCORDING TO LUKE Jesus also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and regarded others with contempt: "Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee, standing by himself, was praying thus, 'God, I thank you that I am not like other people: thieves, rogues, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week; I give a tenth of
Maryann Amor
Oct 275 min read


Struggle Meals and God's Grace
The First Reading 1 Kings 17:1-16 A reading from the First Book of Kings. Now Elijah the Tishbite, of Tishbe in Gilead, said to Ahab, “As the Lord the God of Israel lives, before whom I stand, there shall be neither dew nor rain these years, except by my word.” The word of the Lord came to him, saying, “Go from here and turn eastward, and hide yourself by the Wadi Cherith, which is east of the Jordan. You shall drink from the wadi, and I have commanded the ravens to feed you
Maryann Amor
Oct 206 min read


Thanksgiving Minutes
A glimpse of gratitude from our church family this Thanksgiving 🍂✨ These short moments capture the joy, love, and thankfulness that fill our congregation — from laughter and smiles to quiet reflection. May this season remind us all how blessed we are. 🙏💛
Maryann Amor
Oct 131 min read


By the Rivers of Babylon: When Prayer Gets Honest
BEFORE YOU WATCH THIS SERMON, PLEASE WATCH THE BELOW VIDEO UNTIL 1:47 PSALM By the waters of Babylon we sat down and wept, when we...
Maryann Amor
Oct 55 min read


Every Child Matters: Honouring the Divine Image
The First Reading Genesis 1:26-27 Then God said, “Let us make humans in our image, according to our likeness, and let them have dominion...
Maryann Amor
Sep 284 min read


Relationships Over Wealth: Alongside Hope Sunday
Gospel THE HOLY GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ACCORDING TO LUKE Then Jesus said to the disciples, "There was a rich man who had a...
Maryann Amor
Sep 215 min read


The Cross: From Shame to Redemption | Holy Cross Day Sermon
Second Reading A READING FROM THE FIRST LETTER OF PAUL TO THE CORINTHIANS The message about the cross is foolishness to those who are...
Maryann Amor
Sep 145 min read


Powerful, Personal, Protector, Provider
The First Reading Romans 5:1-5 Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through...
Maryann Amor
Sep 76 min read


Hospitality That Risks Everything
Gospel THE HOLY GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ACCORDING TO LUKE On one occasion when Jesus was going to the house of a leader of the...
Maryann Amor
Aug 315 min read


Do Not Say, ‘I Am Only…’ | Trusting God’s Call (Jeremiah 1:4–10)
First Reading A READING FROM THE BOOK OF JEREMIAH Now the word of the Lord came to me saying, "Before I formed you in the womb I knew...
Maryann Amor
Aug 245 min read


Running the Race Together: The Cloud of Witnesses
Second Reading A READING FROM THE LETTER TO THE HEBREWS By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as if it were dry land, but when...
Maryann Amor
Aug 175 min read


God’s Delight: Love That Gives the Kingdom
Gospel THE HOLY GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ACCORDING TO LUKE Jesus said, "Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father's...
Maryann Amor
Aug 105 min read


What Will You Do With What You’ve Been Given?
Gospel THE HOLY GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ACCORDING TO LUKE Someone in the crowd said to Jesus, "Teacher, tell my brother to divide...
Maryann Amor
Aug 34 min read


Persistence: The River That Carves the Rock
First Reading A READING FROM THE BOOK OF HOSEA When the Lord first spoke through Hosea, the Lord said to Hosea, "Go, take for yourself a...
Maryann Amor
Jul 278 min read


Amid the Chaos: Focus
First Reading A READING FROM THE BOOK OF AMOS This is what the Lord God showed me - a basket of summer fruit. He said, "Amos, what do you...
Maryann Amor
Jul 206 min read
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