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Saturday, December 3rd: Harassed and helpless

From today’s Eucharistic lectionary: “When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.” (Matthew 9:36) What images does this conjure up for you? Christmas shoppers? Pepper-sprayed protesters? Cardboard … Continue reading

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Friday, December 2nd: an end to grumbling

First Friday in Advent: Psalm 27, Isaiah 29:17-24, Matthew 9:27-31 I enjoy a good grumble. It’s no secret that complaining can be cathartic, especially when it is done loudly, exaggeratedly, ridiculously. It can also be habit-forming, though. Even the Psalmist, … Continue reading

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Christ the King: Year A Proper 29

This sermon was delivered at St Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Elyria, Ohio, November 20th 2011.  On this last Sunday before Advent, as the church prepares itself for the winter waiting, looking for the light of the world in the darkness of … Continue reading

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