Fear is a universal human experience, even for those following Jesus! Just as Jesus experienced fear in the Garden of Gethsemane, we too will face moments of uncertainty and anxiety in our faith journey.
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During the season of Lent, we often focus on giving up temptations. While this practice has merit, there's a deeper spiritual battle at play - learning to distinguish and follow God's voice instead of the tempter's.
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The resurrection of Jesus Christ stands as the cornerstone of Christian faith, marking the most unique and transformative event in human history.
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Just as young children cling tighter to their parents as they wade deeper into the ocean, our faith journey often requires us to venture beyond our comfort zone while holding fast to God's presence.
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The presentation of Jesus in the Temple, occurring 40 days after His birth, carries deep significance in both Jewish tradition and Christian faith. This event bridges the gap between ancient customs and God's divine plan for salvation.
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We often make excuses for things we don't want to do, from household chores to homework. But what happens when God calls us to share His word?
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Life often presents us with talents and abilities, but there's a profound difference between using these gifts for personal gain versus using them for God's glory. This exploration delves into how we can transform our natural talents into spiritual gifts that serve a higher purpose.
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Advent is more than anything else, a time of waiting, conversion and of hope: a “waiting memory” of the first, humble coming of the Lord in our mortal flesh; and a “waiting appeal” for his final, glorious coming as Lord of history and universal judge. It’s a deeper conversion, to which the liturgy at this time often refers, quoting the prophets’ expectant hope that the salvation brought by the Messiah, finds its meaning in the coming of Christ in salvation history.
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“… and he tells Nicodemus very simply—the Father has sent me here to save the world. And why? Why? Because the Father loves the world. The Father doesn’t hate the world, he loves his creation and he will do what is necessary to set his creation right.”
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“Jesus knew what Nicodemus needed because He knows what was in man—a heart in need of God’s divine power to make it spiritually beat again. That’s what Nicodemus needed. That’s what you and I need—God’s love, his fire, to enliven our hearts through faith and baptism. Baptism is the sacrament of new life. That new life happens when we are baptized into Christ.”
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“Many people go through life not really knowing what they most fundamentally want, and accordingly, they drift. Maybe that’s true even for you. I mean what do we think we want and what do we fundamentally want? There could be a drastic difference.”
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“Nevertheless, the all-knowing wise God who knows us better than we know ourselves has made a declaration about humanity that remains true based on the evidence of how we mess things up constantly—we are in dire need of a Savior—the Lamb of God, Jesus. This Lamb of God entered into our dysfunction, our brokenness and provided a way for ALL of us to be rescued from ourselves—His death and resurrection.”
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Do I really have to have ashes marked on my forehead?
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The Epiphany season is a time to reflect upon God’s revelation of himself in the person of Jesus Christ, with special attention given to various divine interventions and manifestations of the Spirit within the life and ministry of our Lord. This sermon series focuses on the nature of discipleship and what it means to be a citizen of the kingdom of heaven, a kingdom that Christ himself inaugurated in human history while on earth.
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