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Why does Jesus say we are worth more than many sparrows (Matthew 10:31)?

As Jesus gets ready to send out His twelve apostles to continue the work of advancing His Father’s kingdom, He prepares them for an onslaught of extreme persecution (Matthew 10:16–25). Knowing their hearts are filled with trepidation, He comforts and encourages them (Matthew 10:26–33). One urgent and undeniable concern of these soon-to-be-tested

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A Heart Moved with Compassion — Matthew 9:36-10:8

Kathleen Rushton / May 31, 2023 THE GOSPEL ACCORDING to Matthew unfolds within a framework of “Emmanuel — God-with-us.” In the first chapter Jesus is named as “Emmanuel” when the prophet Isaiah is quoted (Mt 1:23). Three times Jesus highlights this: “Where two or three are gathered in my name,

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The true story of the feast of Corpus Christi

by Kristina Glicksman There’s a great story about how the feast of Corpus Christi came about. You’ve probably heard it before. It involves a doubting priest, a pope, and one of the most celebrated saints of the medieval Church. One day in the 13th century, a priest was on his

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8 Things to Know and Share About Pentecost

by Jimmy Akin Where did the feast of Pentecost come from? What happened on it? And what does it mean for us today? Here are 8 things to know and share… The original day of Pentecost saw dramatic events that are important to the life of the Church. But where

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The Context of Jesus’ Prayer (John 17)

by Andreas Köstenberger While Jesus’ prayer in John 17 has traditionally been dubbed His High Priestly Prayer, others have called it “the Lord’s Prayer,” because Jesus here engages in one of the longest recorded prayers in the Gospels. This is noteworthy also, since John’s gospel does not include the “Lord’s Prayer”—perhaps better

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Orphaned? Reflections on John 14:15-21

by Rev. Dr. Anna Hosemann-Butler “I will not leave you orphaned…” Thus says the Lord. Orphaned. Alone. Without guidance. Without support. Without parents. Without anyone. Mostly, “orphaned” means being so isolated in this world that it feels like no one cares whether or not we live or die. Orphaned. Really depressing.

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Reflections on John 10:1-18 “I am the good shepherd…”

Each week, Moravians across the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean share a common message through their Sunday bulletins. This month, we share insights written on John 10:1-18 for the Fourth Sunday of Easter. Thanks to writers past and present for their contributions, and to the Rev. Hermann Weinlick for his

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The Sixth Sunday of Easter

In yesterday’s Gospel, Jesus used the agricultural analogy of a vine to teach us that two lessons:  a)     There must be regular pruning of fruitless branches. b)    Branches that remain close to the vine will bear fruit.  The first lesson, that of pruning, hit home for me personally. I’m wearing a cap on

The Fifth Sunday of Easter

Greetings on a sunny afternoon. Fr. Brian was indisposed this week so we were unable to video our weekly chat of ‘The Thought.’ The buck got passed back to me and here I am taking my pulse on how I am feeling in our world at the moment… Continue on

The Sixth Sunday of Easter

In yesterday’s Gospel, Jesus used the agricultural analogy of a vine to teach us that two lessons:  a)     There must be regular pruning of fruitless branches. b)    Branches that remain close to the vine will bear fruit.  The first lesson, that of pruning, hit home for me personally. I’m wearing a cap on

The Fifth Sunday of Easter

Greetings on a sunny afternoon. Fr. Brian was indisposed this week so we were unable to video our weekly chat of ‘The Thought.’ The buck got passed back to me and here I am taking my pulse on how I am feeling in our world at the moment… Continue on

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