17
Nov 2024
Psalm 16 was written by King David when he felt threatened and in enemy territory. It is basically saying that God will protect me."...
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07
Oct 2024
Ross Neir’s homily for the 20th Sunday after Pentecost, 2024-10-06. (Readings: Job 1:1; 2:1-10; Psalm 26; Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12; Mark 10:2-16) YouTube Link–2024-10-06-Holistic Eucharist–20th 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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15
Jul 2024
After the attempted assassination of former President Trump yesterday, two theologians marked the occasion by reminding Christians of the importance of bringing forward Christ's love, grace, and peace in all situations....
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02
Jun 2024
28
Apr 2024
The Gospel today says we need to "abide in Jesus". Given how much our lives are constantly changing, that can be challenging--and at the same time, vitally important....
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11
Mar 2024
Before a bird will sit on a person's finger, he will peck at the finger to see if it is solid enough to hold him. Nicodemus tested Jesus and Jesus shared some of His wisdom with Nicodemus. We, too, sometimes test Jesus to see if we can trust Him. While His words are sometimes confusing, his Disciples came to trust him--with everything. We, too, need to put our trust and faith in Jesus and to act accordingly....
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05
Feb 2024
God is all powerful and the creator of all things. We need to trust God's timing for our lives and for our church....
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