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Nov 2024
In today's Gospel (Mark 12: 38-44), Jesus tells His disciples about the donation a widow made of two copper coins (each worth about 1/8th of a penny--all she had). She was giving her heart to God. We need to learn to do the same....
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03
Nov 2024
In today's Gospel, Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead. All Saints Sunday is a day remember those who have passed into Spirit before us. Jesus has promised us, confirmed in our baptism, that those who believe in Jesus will have everlasting life.
While remembering those who have gone into Spirit before us, we also need to live our lives following the teachings of Christ--especially in loving and service....
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28
Oct 2024
We, too, need to ask Jesus for what we want Jesus to do for us so that we can follow Jesus and His teachings in our hearts, thoughts, and actions....
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20
Oct 2024
Jesus tells his apostles that He came to serve, not to be served, and that His life would be a ransom for many....
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14
Oct 2024
Concerns of this world--money and other things--are the things we hold tightly to and may be keeping us from experiencing more of God's love....
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29
Sep 2024
God Listens to the Prayers of His People-And Works-Out-the Best Route for Them for their Future...
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22
Sep 2024
Fr Michael Rasicci’s homily for the 18th Sunday after Pentecost, 09/22/2024–Calvary Episcopal Church, Batavia, IL Christ’s disciples needed to come to him like a “little child” open, caring, honest, childlike. Most importantly, they (and we) need to keep staying connected to the Lord through our daily lives. (Readings: Proverbs 31:10-31; Psalm 1; James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a; Mark 9:30-37) YouTube Link:-2024-09-22-Holistic Eucharist–18th Sunday after Pentecost Link: CEB Stewardship 2024 Link: Independent Movie Study 2024 Link: PayPal–Our Online Giving Resource...
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17
Sep 2024
Ross Neir’s homily for the 17th Sunday after Pentecost, 09/15/2024, Calvary Episcopal Church, Batavia, IL–Fr Michael Rasicci, Rector. Jesus told His disciples to “pick up your cross and follow me.” He did not mince words. His disciples would face challenges and death and receive life everlasting. (Note: Due to technical difficulties, the usual readings are not part of this recording. You can access them by going to the Holistic Eucharist for 2024-09-15.) (Readings: Proverbs 1:20-33; Psalm 19; James 3:1-12; Mark 8:27-38) YouTube Link: Holistic Eucharist–17th Sunday after Pentecost–09-15-2024 Link: CEB Stewardship 2024 ......
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02
Sep 2024
Jesus wants us to be doers of the word, not just hearers. What defiles a person comes from the inside out, not the reverse....
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04
Aug 2024
In the Gospel, John tells of Jesus speaking with the 5,000 people who had received bread and fish from Jesus and His disciples. He reminds them that He is the Bread of Life--eternal life.
All of us need to choose to be with Christ....
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