Job 38:1-7; 34-41 • God’s rebuttal to Job’s complaint. Hebrews 5:1-10 • Christ learned obedience. COVID brought the world to a grinding halt and since that time, we have been doing a tango between moving forward and stepping back again. It is time to re-acquaint ourselves to God’s call as
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2 Kings 2:1-12 • Elijah is taken up into heaven. Mark 9:2-9 • The transfiguration of Jesus The passing on of the mantle is an archetypal story. There comes a point in our life when it is our turn to take the mantle of those who have come before. How
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Scriptures: Isaiah 40:21-31 • Those who wait on God renew their strength. Mark 1:29-39 • Simon’s mother-in-law and many other healed. As we are taught on airplanes, “You need to put your own oxygen mask on first” before you can help others. With all acts of service, we need to
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Exodus 33:12-23 God speaks to Moses as a friend.Thessalonians 1:1-10 We always give thanks to God for you. Who do you turn to when you are lost and alone? Who do you turn to when people are looking to you for hope and guidance? The Exodus story shares the real
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Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 Joseph sold into slavery Matthew 14:22-33 Jesus walks across stormy waters There are many moments on the faith journey where suddenly, because of a significant event, we are given a glimpse or provided insight into the mission and identity of Jesus. We are comfortable with the image
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Luke 24:13-35 Jesus’ appearance on the road to Emmaus We will come to know one another through the breaking of bread. Eucharistic hospitality is about our actions more than our words. To welcome in strangers is truly a test of faith, an act of trust and vulnerability. How will we
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Psalm 121 I life up my eyes, my help come from the Lord. John 3:1-17 Jesus and Nicodemus Be born of the Spirit In the words of the psalmist, our help comes from God. We are reminded that God is steadfast, sure, faithful and dependable. God is our keeper, our
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2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12 Thessalonians/ Faith and Example Luke 19:1-10 Jesus and Zacchaeus As we listen and explore the story of Zaccheaus (a tax-collector of small stature) we see Jesus’ mission, of seeking out the lost, in action. How many of us are presently holding God’s call at arms-length? How
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Scriptures: Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 Let Mutual Love Continue Luke 14: 1, 7-14 The Wedding Banquet We are called together by Christ to be disciples. We walk in the Spirit of Christ which calls us to regular practices of prayer and Communion. Come to God’s open table where we will pray
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Isaiah 5:1-7 The unfruitful vineyard. Hebrews 11:29-12:2 The faith of others. How can we not identify with the struggles expressed in Isaiah; when we, too, are faced with disappointments over and over again; when it feels like everyone and everything is working against us; when the only conclusion left is
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