7th Sunday after Pentecost, Year AMatthew 13:1–9, 18–23July 12, 2026 I love to plant seeds. Inch by inch, row by row, I love to watch my garden grow, and while I have yet to master a yield of one hundred, sixty, or even thirtyfold in a harvest, there is nevertheless something innate in me that … Continue reading Frivolous Farming
5th Sunday After Pentecost, Year AJune 28, 2026Matthew 10:40-42 In today’s very short Gospel passage, we hear the word “welcome” no less than six times. I have to admit from my musical theater days that every time I see the word “Welcome” I immediately start singing “Wilkommen, Bienvenue, Welcome.” And then proceed immediately to The … Continue reading Welcome
Proper 6 Year A, Matthew 9:35—10:8 [9-23] Have you ever started a job that you felt called to do because you wanted to help people? Something that you’ve done because your faith in Jesus Christ and your understanding of the Gospel compelled you to love your neighbor? Perhaps you wanted to do something that lifted … Continue reading The needs are great and the workers are few/Las necesidades son grandes y los trabajadores pocos
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